One thing I learned today: "Enjoy your life without comparing it to that of another." -Marquis de Condorcet
One thing I'm grateful for: Eye candy while studying.
December 28, 2012
One thing I learned today: Solitude can lose its charm.
One thing I'm grateful for: Friends.
One thing I'm grateful for: Friends.
December 27, 2012
One thing I learned today: "It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell." -the Buddha
One thing I'm grateful for: Whatever it is in my brain that manages to pull through despite the mess it sometimes is in there.
One thing I'm grateful for: Whatever it is in my brain that manages to pull through despite the mess it sometimes is in there.
December 26, 2012
One thing I learned today: I should probably work on my tolerance for noise.
One thing I'm grateful for: Forgiveness.
One thing I'm grateful for: Forgiveness.
December 25, 2012
One thing I learned today: We could all stand to learn something from the wisdom of Lil Wayne.
One thing I'm grateful for: I don't know.
One thing I'm grateful for: I don't know.
December 24, 2012
One thing I learned today: Own up to your mistakes.
One thing I'm grateful for: Making mistakes.
One thing I'm grateful for: Making mistakes.
December 23, 2012
One thing I learned today: You cannot help those who don't want to change.
One thing I'm grateful for: Those who care about my success.
One thing I'm grateful for: Those who care about my success.
December 22, 2012
One thing I learned today: It's time to begin.
One thing I'm grateful for: A day off.
One thing I'm grateful for: A day off.
December 21, 2012
One thing I learned today: "I have learned to use the word impossible with the greatest caution." -Wernher von Braun
One thing I'm grateful for: Music.
One thing I'm grateful for: Music.
December 20, 2012
One thing I learned today: People have more faith in me than I realize.
One thing I'm grateful for: ...that they've been telling me so lately.
One thing I'm grateful for: ...that they've been telling me so lately.
December 19, 2012
One thing I learned today: Practicing compassion feels good.
One thing I'm grateful for: The advice of a very old friend who told me I can always "figure it out on the test!"
One thing I'm grateful for: The advice of a very old friend who told me I can always "figure it out on the test!"
December 18, 2012
One thing I learned today: I have received many wonderful gifts lately -
an injury that forces me to slow down and appreciate what functionality my body does have, including the incredible sensation of being able to walk on my own two feet;
frustration from others whom I do not understand that makes me examine my own my own motives and values more closely, while granting me an opportunity to practice kindness and compassion even when it feels difficult and undeserved (it is always deserved);
the unimaginable anguish of a disease that has shaped me into a person with great resiliency, grit, compassion, and, most importantly, empathy;
the challenge of a situation that is not suited to my strengths, but has forced me to realize ways in which I can grow;
the intellectual challenges afforded by trying things which are not inherently easy to me;
the realization that the world does not always externally validate sincerity, hard work and kindness, which has forced me to find other, ultimately far more powerful motivation to cultivate those traits.
One thing I'm grateful for: Radical acceptance.
an injury that forces me to slow down and appreciate what functionality my body does have, including the incredible sensation of being able to walk on my own two feet;
frustration from others whom I do not understand that makes me examine my own my own motives and values more closely, while granting me an opportunity to practice kindness and compassion even when it feels difficult and undeserved (it is always deserved);
the unimaginable anguish of a disease that has shaped me into a person with great resiliency, grit, compassion, and, most importantly, empathy;
the challenge of a situation that is not suited to my strengths, but has forced me to realize ways in which I can grow;
the intellectual challenges afforded by trying things which are not inherently easy to me;
the realization that the world does not always externally validate sincerity, hard work and kindness, which has forced me to find other, ultimately far more powerful motivation to cultivate those traits.
One thing I'm grateful for: Radical acceptance.
December 17, 2012
One thing I learned today: Having a negative attitude does not make you less naive, give you a deeper understanding of the world, or offer any protection - it just makes you negative.
One thing I'm grateful for: Those who push me to examine myself more closely.
One thing I'm grateful for: Those who push me to examine myself more closely.
December 16, 2012
One thing I learned today: "To be interested in the changing seasons is a happier state of mind than to be hopelessly in love with the spring." -George Santayana
One thing I'm grateful for: Books.
One thing I'm grateful for: Books.
December 15, 2012
One thing I learned today: "Ignore the chatter." -from my dear friend's blog, Swimming at Sea
One thing I'm grateful for: Once again, earplugs! (The above was not intended to be taken literally, but I've been having to tune out quite a bit of actual chatter this week to study.)
One thing I'm grateful for: Once again, earplugs! (The above was not intended to be taken literally, but I've been having to tune out quite a bit of actual chatter this week to study.)
December 14, 2012
One thing I learned today: "When I do good I feel good - that is my religion." -Abraham Lincoln
One thing I'm grateful for: My friends and family.
One thing I'm grateful for: My friends and family.
December 13, 2012
One thing I learned today: There is always merit in being the best you can be, even if there is no one watching.
One thing I'm grateful for:
Image from http://thingsweforget.blogspot.com/ - another great blog you should check out! :)
December 12, 2012
One thing I learned today: Hypercompetitiveness is often driven by insecurity.
One thing I'm grateful for: A number of people who seem to have great faith in me even when I've sometimes lacked it in myself.
One thing I'm grateful for: A number of people who seem to have great faith in me even when I've sometimes lacked it in myself.
December 11, 2012
One thing I learned today: Design your plans around what works for YOU - in my case, prioritizing sleep and relaxation far, far above cramming more into every day.
One thing I'm grateful for: White noise.
One thing I'm grateful for: White noise.
December 10, 2012
One thing I learned today:
One thing I'm grateful for: Everything I have now.
*credit to my friend Al for sharing this!
One thing I'm grateful for: Everything I have now.
December 9, 2012
One thing I learned today: I truly am a loner.
One thing I'm grateful for: The time freed up by dropping certain habits.
One thing I'm grateful for: The time freed up by dropping certain habits.
December 8, 2012
One thing I learned today: The wind howls, but the mountain remains still.
One thing I'm grateful for: Good conversation.
One thing I'm grateful for: Good conversation.
December 7, 2012
One thing I learned today: Speak only if you can improve the silence.
One thing I'm grateful for: Help.
One thing I'm grateful for: Help.
December 6, 2012
One thing I learned today: Just because everyone else does something, or thinks it is normal, doesn't mean it's not a problem.
One thing I'm grateful for: The people in my life who understand the above.
One thing I'm grateful for: The people in my life who understand the above.
December 5, 2012
One thing I learned today: Know your limits.
One thing I'm grateful for: Accepting friends.
One thing I'm grateful for: Accepting friends.
December 4, 2012
One thing I learned today: Habits are powerful.
One thing I'm grateful for: Learning what I need for good health and happiness.
One thing I'm grateful for: Learning what I need for good health and happiness.
December 3, 2012
One thing I learned today: Don't worry about an outcome before you even know what it will be.
One thing I'm grateful for: Catching a break.
One thing I'm grateful for: Catching a break.
December 2, 2012
One thing I learned today: Sleep is unbelievably important.
One thing I'm grateful for: Earplugs. >:-(
One thing I'm grateful for: Earplugs. >:-(
December 1, 2012
One thing I learned today: I can focus, and it feels amazing.
One thing I'm grateful for: Stamina.
One thing I'm grateful for: Stamina.
November 30, 2012
One thing I learned today: The winter's only just begun.
One thing I'm grateful for: Rediscovering the joy of reading.
One thing I'm grateful for: Rediscovering the joy of reading.
November 29, 2012
One thing I learned today: "Whatever you are, be a good one." -Abe Lincoln
One thing I'm grateful for: The cold air.
One thing I'm grateful for: The cold air.
November 28, 2012
One thing I learned today: No distractions.
One thing I'm grateful for: A sanctuary.
One thing I'm grateful for: A sanctuary.
November 27, 2012
One thing I learned today: Waking up early makes me happy - truly, genuinely, actually happy.
One thing I'm grateful for: "Waking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me. I vow to live fully in each moment." -Thich Nhat Hanh
One thing I'm grateful for: "Waking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me. I vow to live fully in each moment." -Thich Nhat Hanh
November 26, 2012
One thing I learned today: There's a fine line between insanity and brilliance. ;-)
One thing I'm grateful for: My mind.
One thing I'm grateful for: My mind.
November 25, 2012
One thing I learned today: "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." -Eleanor Roosevelt
One thing I'm grateful for: Sharpie pens. I don't know why I ever wrote with anything else.
One thing I'm grateful for: Sharpie pens. I don't know why I ever wrote with anything else.
November 24, 2012
One thing I learned today: Every day that doesn't go as well as hoped is an opportunity to make tomorrow better.
One thing I'm grateful for: If we pay attention, we see that most things are actually wonderful.
One thing I'm grateful for: If we pay attention, we see that most things are actually wonderful.
November 23, 2012
One thing I learned today: "I'm a slow walker, but I never walk back." -Abraham Lincoln
One thing I'm grateful for: The rekindling of my utter adoration for our 16th president.
One thing I'm grateful for: The rekindling of my utter adoration for our 16th president.
November 22, 2012
One thing I learned today: Treating yourself is not the same thing as treating yourself with kindness.
One thing I'm grateful for: Seeing what everyone else is thankful for today! Lovely and inspiring.
One thing I'm grateful for: Seeing what everyone else is thankful for today! Lovely and inspiring.
November 21, 2012
One thing I learned today: No point in complaining about anything anymore - can't be worse than getting hit by a Mack truck!
One thing I'm grateful for: In all seriousness, that my father, the driver of the truck and I all walked away without a scratch.
One thing I'm grateful for: In all seriousness, that my father, the driver of the truck and I all walked away without a scratch.
November 20, 2012
One thing I learned today: While it's good to keep some things private, I'll never regret talking it if it helps even one person.
One thing I'm grateful for: My job.
One thing I'm grateful for: My job.
November 19, 2012
One thing I learned today: Limiting your own choices can sometimes make life infinitely easier.
One thing I'm grateful for: Shared understanding.
One thing I'm grateful for: Shared understanding.
November 18, 2012
One thing I learned today: Be true to yourself. No one else has better answers for you than you do.
One thing I'm grateful for: Continuously learning to care about what truly matters - a humbling experience.
One thing I'm grateful for: Continuously learning to care about what truly matters - a humbling experience.
November 17, 2012
One thing I learned today: Silence is golden.
One thing I'm grateful for: Blue skies.
One thing I'm grateful for: Blue skies.
November 16, 2012
One thing I learned today: Don't worry so much. Things are not as bad as you think.
One thing I'm grateful for: Solidarity.
One thing I'm grateful for: Solidarity.
November 15, 2012
One thing I learned today: "It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer." -Albert Einstein
One thing I'm grateful for: Recognizing unique strengths.
One thing I'm grateful for: Recognizing unique strengths.
November 14, 2012
One thing I learned today: Trust your hunches.
One thing I'm grateful for: Privacy.
One thing I'm grateful for: Privacy.
November 13, 2012
One thing I learned today: Practice what you preach.
One thing I'm grateful for: Light.
One thing I'm grateful for: Light.
November 12, 2012
One thing I learned today: My parents were (are?) way cooler than me!
One thing I'm grateful for: To have the support of others in a trying situation.
One thing I'm grateful for: To have the support of others in a trying situation.
November 11, 2012
One thing I learned today: "Be the change you wish to see in the world." For me right now, this means practicing humility, mindfulness and kindness toward all.
One thing I'm grateful for: Slowly learning to value the aforementioned qualities.
One thing I'm grateful for: Slowly learning to value the aforementioned qualities.
November 10, 2012
One thing I learned today: Slow loris's secrete stinky poison from their elbows.
One thing I'm grateful for: The slow loris.
One thing I'm grateful for: The slow loris.
November 9, 2012
One thing I learned today: You are valued more than you realize.
One thing I'm grateful for: The increasingly dwindling amount of material things I own.
One thing I'm grateful for: The increasingly dwindling amount of material things I own.
November 8, 2012
One thing I learned today: A little common decency goes a long way.
One thing I'm grateful for: The excitement of the girl who stopped me to take her picture in the snow on my way out of class last night. I hadn't noticed how pretty it was before that.
One thing I'm grateful for: The excitement of the girl who stopped me to take her picture in the snow on my way out of class last night. I hadn't noticed how pretty it was before that.
November 7, 2012
One thing I learned today: "I am a horse for a single harness, not cut out for tandem or teamwork ... for well I know that in order to attain any definite goal, it is imperative that one person do the thinking and the commanding." - Albert Einstein
One thing I'm grateful for: A challenge.
One thing I'm grateful for: A challenge.
November 6, 2012
One thing I learned today: Just get started.
One thing I'm grateful for: The right to vote.
One thing I'm grateful for: The right to vote.
November 5, 2012
One thing I learned today: "You can determine how confident people are by listening to what they don't say about themselves." - Brian G. Jett
One thing I'm grateful for: A little peace and quiet.
One thing I'm grateful for: A little peace and quiet.
November 4, 2012
One thing I learned today: Introversion allows for the grit necessary for dedicated practice.
One thing I'm grateful for: Introversion.
One thing I'm grateful for: Introversion.
November 3, 2012
One thing I learned today: Trust your gut.
One thing I'm grateful for: New motivation.
One thing I'm grateful for: New motivation.
November 2, 2012
One thing I learned today: My friends are excellent judges of character.
One thing I'm grateful for: Support.
One thing I'm grateful for: Support.
November 1, 2012
One thing I learned today: It's ok to deviate from healthy habits to have fun once in awhile.
One thing I'm grateful for: The knowledge that I'll feel better tomorrow.
One thing I'm grateful for: The knowledge that I'll feel better tomorrow.
October 30, 2012
One thing I learned today: Most things take longer than planned. Try to eliminate wasted time.
One thing I'm grateful for: That habits will get easier over time.
One thing I'm grateful for: That habits will get easier over time.
October 29, 2012
One thing I learned today: Harboring grudges is truly a waste of time. Forgiveness is healthy.
One thing I'm grateful for: Grit.
One thing I'm grateful for: Grit.
October 28, 2012
One thing I learned today: Experts are made, not born.
One thing I'm grateful for: Team effort.
One thing I'm grateful for: Team effort.
October 19, 2012
One thing I learned today: The one person you can ALWAYS count on is yourself.
One thing I'm grateful for: The ability to recognize my own faults and weaknesses.
One thing I'm grateful for: The ability to recognize my own faults and weaknesses.
October 18, 2012
One thing I learned today: Listen to your gut when it comes to your health (no pun intended...).
One thing I'm grateful for: The ability to set boundaries.
One thing I'm grateful for: The ability to set boundaries.
October 17, 2012
One thing I learned today: I owe none of my time to complaints and negativity. That which does not elevate me does not deserve my energy.
One thing I'm grateful for: That I woke up today believing I could be extraordinary again.
One thing I'm grateful for: That I woke up today believing I could be extraordinary again.
September 30, 2012
One thing I learned today: Don't let decisions come from a place of fear and negativity. Live boldly and always keep moving forward.
One thing I'm grateful for: I am UNBELIEVABLY grateful for the kind words of several friends today - I often say here that I am grateful friends, family, or other people in my life, and while it may get repetitive, they are without a doubt the one thing I am consistently most grateful for.
One thing I'm grateful for: I am UNBELIEVABLY grateful for the kind words of several friends today - I often say here that I am grateful friends, family, or other people in my life, and while it may get repetitive, they are without a doubt the one thing I am consistently most grateful for.
September 29. 2012
One thing I learned today: Suffering breeds compassion.
One thing I'm grateful for: That going through the motions really works sometimes.
One thing I'm grateful for: That going through the motions really works sometimes.
September 28, 2012
One thing I learned today: I am REALLY not alone.
One thing I'm grateful for: That I woke up with a fighting spirit.
One thing I'm grateful for: That I woke up with a fighting spirit.
September 27, 2012
One thing I learned today: Watch the warning signs. Prevention is key.
One thing I'm grateful for: A secret surprise...
One thing I'm grateful for: A secret surprise...
September 26, 2012
One thing I learned today: Set your intentions, but be flexible.
One thing I'm grateful for: An awesome professor!
One thing I'm grateful for: An awesome professor!
September 25, 2012
One thing I learned today: My ability to handle stress is better than I think.
One thing I'm grateful for: People who are helping me learn to bike!
One thing I'm grateful for: People who are helping me learn to bike!
September 24, 2012
One thing I learned today: It is ok if some things are harder for you than they are for others.
One thing I'm grateful for: A non-competitive spirit.
One thing I'm grateful for: A non-competitive spirit.
September 23, 2012
One thing I learned today: I am never as alone as I think.
One thing I'm grateful for: Friends and neighbors.
One thing I'm grateful for: Friends and neighbors.
September 21, 2012
One thing I learned today: Going easy on yourself isn't always the kind thing to do.
One thing I'm grateful for: That tomorrow is a new day.
One thing I'm grateful for: That tomorrow is a new day.
September 20, 2012
One thing I learned today: Don't underestimate the importance of fun.
One thing I'm grateful for: Friends.
One thing I'm grateful for: Friends.
September 18, 2012
One thing I learned today: Be open to others' input.
One thing I'm grateful for: A calm day and a clean space.
One thing I'm grateful for: A calm day and a clean space.
September 17, 2012
One thing I learned today: Come, come, whoever you are.
Wanderer, worshiper, lover of leaving.
It doesn't matter.
Ours is not a caravan of despair.
Come, even if you have broken your vow a hundred times.
Come, yet again, come, come. -Rumi
One thing I'm grateful for: Impermanence.
Wanderer, worshiper, lover of leaving.
It doesn't matter.
Ours is not a caravan of despair.
Come, even if you have broken your vow a hundred times.
Come, yet again, come, come. -Rumi
One thing I'm grateful for: Impermanence.
September 16, 2012
One thing I learned today: If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
One thing I'm grateful for: Dogs!
One thing I'm grateful for: Dogs!
September 15, 2012
One thing I learned today: Chip away little by little.
One thing I'm grateful for: Commiserating.
One thing I'm grateful for: Commiserating.
September 14, 2012
One thing I learned today: Don't fight tiredness.
One thing I'm grateful for: Rest.
One thing I'm grateful for: Rest.
September 12, 2012
One thing I learned today: Don't be shy about asking for help.
One thing I'm grateful for: Humility.
One thing I'm grateful for: Humility.
September 11, 2012
One thing I learned today: Don't procrastinate.
One thing I'm grateful for: "The gift of time" as someone so eloquently put it.
One thing I'm grateful for: "The gift of time" as someone so eloquently put it.
September 10, 2012
One thing I learned today: Believe in yourself.
One thing I'm grateful for: Friends who give sound advice.
One thing I'm grateful for: Friends who give sound advice.
September 9, 2012
One thing I learned today: Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.
One thing I'm grateful for: Blessings in disguise.
One thing I'm grateful for: Blessings in disguise.
September 8, 2012
One thing I learned today: Don't shoot down suggestions when people are just trying to help.
One thing I'm grateful for: That someone always seems to come along and tell me exactly what I need to hear when I expect it least, and need it most.
One thing I'm grateful for: That someone always seems to come along and tell me exactly what I need to hear when I expect it least, and need it most.
September 7, 2012
One thing I learned today: Don't run 4 miles without socks in 70% humidity...
One thing I'm grateful for: I am not on an island. (Metaphorically - physically, I would very much like to be on an island right now. Preferably a tropical one.)
One thing I'm grateful for: I am not on an island. (Metaphorically - physically, I would very much like to be on an island right now. Preferably a tropical one.)
September 6, 2012
One thing I learned today: Be a little more selfish with your time.
One thing I'm grateful for: Hope.
One thing I'm grateful for: Hope.
September 5, 2012
One thing I learned today: Start the day right.
One thing I'm grateful for: A clean workspace.
One thing I'm grateful for: A clean workspace.
September 4, 2012
One thing I learned today: GO TO BED ON TIME!!!
One thing I'm grateful for: Waking up on time despite turning my alarm off in my sleep.
One thing I'm grateful for: Waking up on time despite turning my alarm off in my sleep.
September 3, 2012
One thing I learned today: Sometimes being hard on yourself IS the kind thing to do.
One thing I'm grateful for: Recognition.
One thing I'm grateful for: Recognition.
September 2, 2012
One thing I learned today: When you fall off the bandwagon, get right back on. It's simple.
One thing I'm grateful for: Incredible weather.
One thing I'm grateful for: Incredible weather.
September 1, 2012
One thing I learned today: When you go with the flow, new opportunities arise where you least expect them.
One thing I'm grateful for: Positive people.
One thing I'm grateful for: Positive people.
August 31, 2012
One thing I learned today: Sleep is ESSENTIAL to my goals and success.
One thing I'm grateful for: The ability to connect with others.
One thing I'm grateful for: The ability to connect with others.
August 30, 2012
One thing I learned today: Vices beget more vices.
One thing I'm grateful for: Self-awareness.
One thing I'm grateful for: Self-awareness.
August 29, 2012
One thing I learned today: Shut. It. Down.
One thing I'm grateful for: Airplane mode.
One thing I'm grateful for: Airplane mode.
August 28, 2012
One thing I learned today: Lead by example.
One thing I'm grateful for: Having enough.
One thing I'm grateful for: Having enough.
August 27, 2012
One thing I learned today: I can change my habits.
One thing I'm grateful for: A beautiful, clean kitchen to work in.
One thing I'm grateful for: A beautiful, clean kitchen to work in.
August 26, 2012
One thing I learned today: HOW TO RIDE A BIKE! :-)
One thing I'm grateful for: Access to delicious, healthy food.
One thing I'm grateful for: Access to delicious, healthy food.
August 25, 2012
One thing I learned today: Procrastinating is NEVER worth it.
One thing I'm grateful for: Friends up for trying new things.
One thing I'm grateful for: Friends up for trying new things.
August 23, 2012
One thing I learned today: I know what I need.
One thing I'm grateful for: People who respect my decisions.
One thing I'm grateful for: People who respect my decisions.
August 22, 2012
One thing I learned today: Sleepy hygiene needs to come back like woah.
One thing I'm grateful for: Having already learned about it.
One thing I'm grateful for: Having already learned about it.
August 21, 2012
One thing I learned today: I genuinely derive no pleasure from being unhealthy.
One thing I'm grateful for: Realizing that.
One thing I'm grateful for: Realizing that.
August 20, 2012
One thing I learned today: You can always rediscover your willpower.
One thing I'm grateful for: Kindred spirits.
One thing I'm grateful for: Kindred spirits.
August 19, 2012
One thing I learned today: I need to stand up for what is best for my health.
One thing I'm grateful for: A support system.
One thing I'm grateful for: A support system.
August 18, 2012
One thing I learned today: Back to basics.
One thing I'm grateful for: The graciousness of my family & friends on my birthday and beyond.
One thing I'm grateful for: The graciousness of my family & friends on my birthday and beyond.
July 15, 2012
One thing I learned today: Early to bed, early to rise.
One thing I'm grateful for: A true lazy Sunday.
One thing I'm grateful for: A true lazy Sunday.
July 12, 2012
One thing I learned today: Listening is enough.
One thing I'm grateful for: Operation Slow Your Roll.
One thing I'm grateful for: Operation Slow Your Roll.
July 11, 2012
One thing I learned today: It is ALWAYS ok to slow down or take a break. Timelines are completely arbitrary and artificial. Also - tune out all unsolicited advice. Pretty much always.
One thing I'm grateful for: Good regular people.
One thing I'm grateful for: Good regular people.
July 9, 2012
One thing I learned today: Be mindful of when others are projecting their anxieties onto you.
One thing I'm grateful for: Chilling.
July 8, 2012
One thing I learned today: It feels great to let go.
One thing I'm grateful for: Finding out I have so much in common with a new friend.
One thing I'm grateful for: Finding out I have so much in common with a new friend.
July 6, 2012
One thing I learned today: Turning off your phone/letting it die/throwing it out a window/etc etc... is amazing.
One thing I'm grateful for: My alarm clock.
One thing I'm grateful for: My alarm clock.
July 5, 2012
One thing I learned today: I should really get an alarm clock so I can start turning my phone off.
One thing I'm grateful for: The quiet and the green smell when I get off the train at home.
One thing I'm grateful for: The quiet and the green smell when I get off the train at home.
July 3, 2012
One thing I learned today: Manage your expectations of others.
One thing I'm grateful for: Suz.
One thing I'm grateful for: Suz.
July 2, 2012
One thing I learned today: Accept how much time there is in one day.
One thing I'm grateful for: Hilarious friends.
One thing I'm grateful for: Hilarious friends.
July 1, 2012
One thing I learned today: Just get up and go.
One thing I'm grateful for: The wisdom to finally start going to bed early on Sundays.
One thing I'm grateful for: The wisdom to finally start going to bed early on Sundays.
June 30, 2012
One thing I learned today: Worry about work when it's time to work.
One thing I'm grateful for: My parents.
One thing I'm grateful for: My parents.
June 29, 2012
One thing I learned today: It's not good to be too connected all the time.
One thing I'm grateful for: REST.
One thing I'm grateful for: REST.
June 28, 2012
One thing I learned today: You definitely are more fun.
One thing I'm grateful for: An hour of peace and silence.
One thing I'm grateful for: An hour of peace and silence.
June 27, 2012
One thing I learned today: Always go to MIT to study.
One thing I'm grateful for: A healthy streak of masochism.
One thing I'm grateful for: A healthy streak of masochism.
June 26, 2012
One thing I learned today: Not to complain so much (especially before anything even goes wrong).
One thing I'm grateful for: Support from friends.
One thing I'm grateful for: Support from friends.
June 25, 2012
One thing I learned today: I'm very lucky to have family who love and accept me for who I am.
One thing I'm grateful for: Perspective on problems.
One thing I'm grateful for: Perspective on problems.
June 24, 2012
One thing I learned today: Getting back on track is never as hard as it seems.
One thing I'm grateful for: The ability to overcome inertia.
One thing I'm grateful for: The ability to overcome inertia.
June 23, 2012
One thing I learned today: Go with the flow (I've said it before, but this is turning out to be an important one this summer).
One thing I'm grateful for: Spontaneity.
One thing I'm grateful for: Spontaneity.
June 22, 2012
One thing I learned today: Doing stupid stuff is never a waste of time.
One thing I'm grateful for: Silliness.
One thing I'm grateful for: Silliness.
June 21, 2012
One thing I learned today: You can't be on 100% of the time.
One thing I'm grateful for: The ability to cut myself some slack.
One thing I'm grateful for: The ability to cut myself some slack.
June 20, 2012
One thing I learned today: Make time for people.
One thing I'm grateful for: Encouragement.
One thing I'm grateful for: Encouragement.
June 19, 2012
One thing I learned today: Failure and tenacity go hand in hand.
One thing I'm grateful for: Someone to commiserate with.
One thing I'm grateful for: Someone to commiserate with.
June 18, 2012
One thing I learned today: WWRND (when in doubt, probably draw a free body diagram)
One thing I'm grateful for: Good teachers.
One thing I'm grateful for: Good teachers.
June 17, 2012
One thing I learned today: How much work others do has no bearing on my own success.
One thing I'm grateful for: Being someone my friends can turn to for help.
One thing I'm grateful for: Being someone my friends can turn to for help.
June 16, 2012
One thing I learned today: How to be a little better at relaxing.
One thing I'm grateful for: Friends you can talk to for hours.
One thing I'm grateful for: Friends you can talk to for hours.
June 15, 2012
One thing I learned today: I am the decider.
One thing I'm grateful for: Slowing down.
One thing I'm grateful for: Slowing down.
June 14, 2012
One thing I learned today: Take (real) breaks and ask for help.
One thing I'm grateful for: The luxury of getting to choose my career.
One thing I'm grateful for: The luxury of getting to choose my career.
June 13, 2012
One thing I learned today: Waking up early is the best way for me to take it to the max.
One thing I'm grateful for: An open mind.
One thing I'm grateful for: An open mind.
June 12, 2012
One thing I learned today: I need to sleep more than 5 hours a night.
One thing I'm grateful for: The end of procrastination.
One thing I'm grateful for: The end of procrastination.
June 11, 2012
One thing I learned today: A jug fills drop by drop.
One thing I'm grateful for: Healthy food.
One thing I'm grateful for: Healthy food.
June 10, 2012
One thing I learned today: Don't rush.
One thing I'm grateful for: Feeling calm and focused.
One thing I'm grateful for: Feeling calm and focused.
June 9, 2012
One thing I learned today: Some of the rules of baseball...
One thing I'm grateful for: A perfect Saturday afternoon.
One thing I'm grateful for: A perfect Saturday afternoon.
June 8, 2012
One thing I learned today: I need to step outside of my comfort zone more often.
One thing I'm grateful for: Friends I can relate to.
One thing I'm grateful for: Friends I can relate to.
June 7, 2012
One thing I learned today: Most people are far more impressive than you'll ever give them credit for or know.
One thing I'm grateful for: My job.
One thing I'm grateful for: My job.
June 6, 2012
One thing I learned today: Don't let rules get in the way of fun.
One thing I'm grateful for: Silly people.
One thing I'm grateful for: Silly people.
June 5, 2012
One thing I learned today: Always choose kindness.
One thing I'm grateful for: Long daylight hours.
One thing I'm grateful for: Long daylight hours.
June 4, 2012
One thing I learned today: Roll with the punches.
One thing I'm grateful for: An interesting life.
One thing I'm grateful for: An interesting life.
June 3, 2012
One thing I learned today: When you stop worrying things fall into place.
One thing I'm grateful for: Nature.
One thing I'm grateful for: Nature.
June 2, 2012
One thing I learned today: Be open with others.
One thing I'm thankful for: Making new friends.
One thing I'm thankful for: Making new friends.
June 1, 2012
One thing I learned today: Dollies are not the preferred method for moving furniture down stairs.
One thing I'm thankful for: That I'm not very attached to my furniture.
One thing I'm thankful for: That I'm not very attached to my furniture.
May 29, 2012
One thing I learned today: I STILL have way more than I need.
One thing I'm grateful for: Rainy days, thunderstorms, cloudy days that make all the trees look greener.
One thing I'm grateful for: Rainy days, thunderstorms, cloudy days that make all the trees look greener.
May 28, 2012
One thing I learned today: Always remember what you have to be grateful for in your own life and remember who you are.
One thing I'm grateful for: Receiving a pick-me-up from a friend exactly when I needed it.
One thing I'm grateful for: Receiving a pick-me-up from a friend exactly when I needed it.
May 27, 2012
One thing I learned today: Taking care of yourself needs to come first.
One thing I'm grateful for: Willpower.
One thing I'm grateful for: Willpower.
May 26, 2012
One thing I learned today: Get enough sleep before you try to study.
One thing I'm grateful for: Coffee.
One thing I'm grateful for: Coffee.
May 25, 2012
One thing I learned today: Reality is good enough.
One thing I'm grateful for: Not having a phone for a few days.
One thing I'm grateful for: Not having a phone for a few days.
May 24, 2012
One thing I learned today: "When business is bad, that's good because that's what inspires you to be creative and come up with new ideas and solutions." -a very wise patient
One thing I'm grateful for: Change.
One thing I'm grateful for: Change.
May 23, 2012
One thing I learned today: Just get through today.
One thing I'm grateful for: Self-discipline.
One thing I'm grateful for: Self-discipline.
May 22, 2012
One thing I learned today: Don't let others' negativity bring you down.
One thing I'm grateful for: The ability to step away.
One thing I'm grateful for: The ability to step away.
May 21, 2012
One thing I learned today: Plans are worthless without action.
One thing I'm grateful for: Color-coding.
One thing I'm grateful for: Color-coding.
May 20, 2012
One thing I learned today: "To awaken each morning with a smile brightening my face; to greet the day with reverence for the opportunities it contains; to approach my work with a clean mind; to hold ever before me, even in the doing of little things, the ultimate purpose toward which I am working; to meet men and women with laughter on my lips and love in my heart; to be gentle, kind, and courteous through all the hours; to approach the night with weariness that ever woos sleep and the joy that comes from work well done - that is how I desire to waste wisely my days." -Thomas Dekker
One thing I'm grateful for: Renewed motivation.
One thing I'm grateful for: Renewed motivation.
May 19, 2012
One thing I learned today: "When one foot walks, the other rests. Doing and being have to be in balance." -Nipun Mehta
One thing I'm grateful for: Knowing others are thinking of me.
One thing I'm grateful for: Knowing others are thinking of me.
May 18, 2012
One thing I learned today: My successes will not always be glamorous, but that doesn't make them any less sweet.
One thing I'm grateful for: Mangoes.
One thing I'm grateful for: Mangoes.
May 15, 2012
One thing I learned today: Beware the Ides of May...
One thing I'm thankful for: Avocados.
One thing I'm thankful for: Avocados.
May 14, 2012
One thing I learned today: Fake it till you make it.
One thing I'm grateful for: (courtesy of my wonderful friend Becky...)
One thing I'm grateful for: (courtesy of my wonderful friend Becky...)
May 13, 2012
One thing I learned today: I'm probably allergic to wheat.
One thing I'm grateful for: My mom.
One thing I'm grateful for: My mom.
May 12, 2012
One thing I learned today: It is better to clean up your messes sooner rather than later.
One thing I'm grateful for: The ability to recognize what makes me healthy and happy - or the opposite.
One thing I'm grateful for: The ability to recognize what makes me healthy and happy - or the opposite.
May 11, 2012
One thing I learned today: Happiness is better than stability.
One thing I'm grateful for: "But tomorrow may rain, so I'll follow the sun."
One thing I'm grateful for: "But tomorrow may rain, so I'll follow the sun."
May 10, 2012
One thing I learned today: No need to fear having nothing to do.
One thing I'm thankful for: That I am somehow now one of the LEAST anxious people I know.
One thing I'm thankful for: That I am somehow now one of the LEAST anxious people I know.
May 9, 2012
One thing I learned today: The stories we make up about people make them more intimidating than they really are.
One thing I'm grateful for: Generosity.
One thing I'm grateful for: Generosity.
May 8, 2012
One thing I learned today: Slow down.
One thing I'm thankful for: Friends with equally or more embarrassing stories than my own.
One thing I'm thankful for: Friends with equally or more embarrassing stories than my own.
May 7, 2012
One thing I learned today: "Nothing is more exhausting than the task never started." -Gretchen Rubin
One thing I'm grateful for: Water.
One thing I'm grateful for: Water.
May 6, 2012
One thing I learned today: I need to get out of the house every day.
One thing I'm grateful for: People who believe in me.
One thing I'm grateful for: People who believe in me.
May 5, 2012
One thing I learned today: "Misery is nothing but the shadow of attachment. And hence all stagnancy. The attached person becomes a stagnant pool - sooner or later he will sink. He flows no more."
One thing I'm grateful for: Rest.
One thing I'm grateful for: Rest.
May 4, 2012
One thing I learned today: I am no more important than anyone else.
One thing I'm grateful for: Public transit delays - thanks to one, this was my morning commute:
One thing I'm grateful for: Public transit delays - thanks to one, this was my morning commute:
May 3, 2012
One thing I learned today: It is usually better to be inclusive.
One thing I'm grateful for: That I laugh to the point of tears almost every day.
One thing I'm grateful for: That I laugh to the point of tears almost every day.
May 2, 2012
One thing I learned today: I used to be a conquistador in a past life.
One thing I'm grateful for: That my parents taught me to swim at a young age.
One thing I'm grateful for: That my parents taught me to swim at a young age.
May 1, 2012
One thing I learned today: You are not missing out.
One thing I'm grateful for: Breathing.
One thing I'm grateful for: Breathing.
April 30, 2012
One thing I learned today: When things feel wrong... you're probably just tired!
One thing I'm grateful for: A beautiful new home with beautiful new people.
One thing I'm grateful for: A beautiful new home with beautiful new people.
April 29, 2012
One thing I learned today: The less I have, the richer I feel.
One thing I'm grateful for: Having enough to eat.
One thing I'm grateful for: Having enough to eat.
April 28, 2012
One thing I learned today: The world will still be here when you come back.
One thing I'm grateful for: The feeling that comes from hard work.
One thing I'm grateful for: The feeling that comes from hard work.
April 27, 2012
One thing I learned today: Everything is changing. Always.
One thing I'm grateful for: A quiet place to sit.
One thing I'm grateful for: A quiet place to sit.
April 26, 2012
One thing I learned today: Patience.
One thing I'm grateful for: Shedding the weight of things.
One thing I'm grateful for: Shedding the weight of things.
April 25, 2012
One thing I learned today: Anticipatory anger is truly a waste of time and energy.
One thing I'm grateful for: Most things turn out better than expected.
One thing I'm grateful for: Most things turn out better than expected.
April 24, 2012
One thing I learned today: "When you realize there is nothing lacking the whole world belongs to you." -Lao Tzu
One thing I'm grateful for: Being around such smart and interesting people.
April 23, 2012
One thing I learned today: Don't forget about your ambitions.
One thing I'm grateful for: The chance to try harder tomorrow.
April 22, 2012
One thing I learned today: Be flexible with your plans.
One thing I'm grateful for: Sleep.
April 21, 2012
One thing I learned today: You get back what you put out.
One thing I'm grateful for: Having a sense of humor when things go South.
April 20, 2012
One thing I learned today: "I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe." - DL
One thing I'm grateful for: Women supporting one another.
April 19, 2012
One thing I learned today: Everyone has a story to tell.
One thing I'm grateful for: Our patients.
April 18, 2012
One thing I learned today: Do what you know is right for you.
One thing I'm grateful for: My health. So so so grateful.
April 17, 2012
One thing I learned today: Be yourself.
One thing I'm grateful for: People who don't complain.
April 16, 2012
One thing I learned today: There will always be more work waiting - so go enjoy yourself for now.
One thing I'm grateful for:
April 15, 2012
One thing I learned today: No need for constant communication.
One thing I'm grateful for: Silence.
April 14, 2012
One thing I learned today: Discomfort always passes.
One thing I'm grateful for: Sound.
April 13, 2012
One thing I learned today: Life is as fun as you make it.
One thing I'm grateful for: Dance parties.
April 12, 2012
One thing I learned today: Very few things we worry about ever actually happen.
April 11, 2012
One thing I learned today: A love of learning is more important than any degree.
One thing I'm grateful for: That I'm having trouble picking just one thing.
Guest Post from Dad
One thing I learned today: "I learned that it is best to be patient and kind."
One thing I am grateful for: "I am grateful for electricity so I can send messages to you. :-)"
April 10, 2012
One thing I learned today: Listen to your body.
One thing I'm grateful for: Being surrounded by funny and lighthearted people.
April 9, 2012
One thing I learned today: It's time to get away from screens.
One thing I'm grateful for: The opportunity to receive an education.
April 8, 2012
One thing I learned today: I'm reminded of how strongly what we put in our bodies affects our minds.
One thing I'm grateful for: Like-minded people.
April 7, 2012
One thing I learned today: I still have way too much stuff.
One thing I'm grateful for: Time to regroup.
April 6, 2012
One thing I learned today: Nothing is more unattractive than lack of humility.
One thing I'm grateful for: The ability to communicate clearly.
April 5, 2012
One thing I learned today: "If your happiness is based on always getting a little more than you've got, then you've handed control of your happiness over to the gatekeepers, built a system that doesn't scale and prevented yourself from the brave work that leads to quantum leap." -Seth Godin
One thing I am grateful for: I have never more broke or had more stressors in my life - and I have never been more happy.
April 4, 2012
One thing I learned today: I value living a happy life more than I value living a perfect life.
One thing I'm grateful for: Growth.
April 3, 2012
One thing I learned today: You get what you give.
One thing I'm grateful for: A certain little black furball.
April 2, 2012
One thing I learned today: Time spent with others is never wasted.
One thing I'm grateful for: "You flip a switch and there is electric light. You turn a faucet and there is warm water and cold water and drinkable water. It is a gift that millions and millions of people in the world will never experience." -Brother David Steindl-Rast
April 1, 2012
One thing I learned today: Be mindful of others' feelings.
One thing I'm grateful for: Waiting for the T at Park Street...
March 31, 2012
One thing I learned today: We are only held back by fear and NOTHING else.
One thing I'm grateful for: Perspective.
March 30, 2012
One thing I learned today: Do something if you are angry instead of complaining.
One thing I'm grateful for: The wonderful and interesting network of people I've been so lucky to meet.
March 29, 2012
One thing I learned today: Look out for #1.
One thing I'm grateful for: Being 100% happy with myself exactly the way I am.
March 28, 2012
One thing I learned today: Never get too comfortable or cocky.
One thing I am grateful for: A healthy mind.
March 27, 2012
One thing I learned today: There's no rush.
One thing I am grateful for: The cleaning lady at work who told me last week I would "pass the test" when she found me here studying at 8pm, and today that "nothing is hard if you are smart - and if you don't pass, you always try again. Never give up."
March 26, 2012
One thing I learned today: There are very few things we "need" or "could never do." We confuse wants for needs and choose our own limits.
One thing I am grateful for: Meeting new people.
March 25, 2012
One thing I learned today: Go with the flow.
One thing I am grateful for: My eyes and ears. And when your dad gets you out of a bind. :-)
March 24, 2012
One thing I learned today: Taking the whole weekend off now and then is a REALLY good idea.
One thing I am grateful for: That good friends can always pick up where they left off.
March 23, 2012
One thing I learned today: I don't need anything to be happy.
One thing I am grateful for: Flexibility.
March 22, 2012
One thing I learned today: Most things are not as hard as they seem.
One thing I am grateful for: Silliness.
March 21, 2012
One thing I learned today: A shit ton about T and B cells.
One thing I am grateful for: Study buddies.
March 20, 2012
One thing I learned today: Comparing yourself to others only leads to one of two things - smugness or bitterness. Both are ugly.
One thing I am grateful for: The start of a new day.
March 19, 2012
One thing I learned today: Numquam se minus solum quam cum solus esset.
One thing I am grateful for: A kickass TA.
March 17, 2012
One thing I learned today: Not to judge someone by a first impression.
One thing I am grateful for: People who are willing to help one another.
March 16, 2012
One thing I learned today: Sleep can do a world of good. (Re-learned this one...)
One thing I am grateful for: A kind and understanding clinician.
March 15, 2012
One thing I learned today: There are no shortcuts.
One thing I am grateful for: The ability to learn.
March 14, 2012
One thing I learned today: It is always worth it to take time to exercise the body, because it helps the mind.
One thing I am grateful for: Fresh fruit.
March 13, 2012
One thing I learned today: "Holding onto anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one getting burned." -Buddha
One thing I'm grateful for: The ability to walk and run.
March 12, 2012
One thing I learned today: Ginger tea is the best cure.
One thing I am grateful for: My high pain tolerance. :-)
March 11, 2012
One thing I learned today: There is no use in beating yourself up for your mistakes. Treat yourself with kindness.
One thing I am grateful for: The kindness of friends.
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