Thanksgiving day is here (November, 23 2017)

Well, I am not American and I do not celebrate #thanksgiving but still, this holiday reminds me of all the good stuff that has happened in 2017 and all the things in my life I should be grateful for. I won’t go as far as to celebrate it today, but I think we could all acknowledge that this holiday is indeed beautiful. Being thankful and not taking things for granted is one of the best things we can do in life. But how can we manage to do that without celebrating the holiday?

Pixabay.com

Do not worry, I am here to help you figure out how to take time out of your busy day to actually think about the people around you and be thankful for them. I recently saw a speech of Ellis Ross on Facebook that got me thinking about life, opportunities and choices... So let’s begin!

https://cdn-img.essence.com/

YOUR LIFE IS YOURS… SO OWN IT

You have the great opportunity to live life for yourself. What a better way to be thankful than doing it? You could think of something people won't approve of but that you really want to do... For instance, if you want to take part in a project and that project doesn't involve a serious relationship, starting a family... All of a sudden some people will not support you. Well, be thankful for your life, for it being yours and no one else's. And do it.

Pixabay.com

EAT WHAT YOUR BODY NEEDS AND WANTS

Food has always been a tricky issue. But as long as we are healthy and feeling good about ourselves it shouldn't be. We should be thankful because we have food and we should eat what or body (the wisest around here) needs. That way we will be thankful every day for the fact that we can eat whenever we are hungry, which is not something everyone around the world can do. We can also give food to those who need it and understand how important and basic this is for every human being.

Pixabay.com

SPEAK UP BECAUSE YOU CAN

You have the right to speak your mind and also you shouldn't let anyone undermine you. If you are happy with your life choices and you are a good person, you should say something when people try to bring you down in order to look better than you. I've recently learned that if you stay silent, people won't take the hint... They will keep stepping on you. If you are grateful and happy about who you are, then don't let them.

Pixabay.com

BE BOLD
Social media is unrealistic. That is why if you are happy with your life you should not take a picture that is misleading, put a lot of filters until you can't recognise yourself and so on... What about a natural look? What happened with posting on Facebook or Instagram a bad picture of you that you really love because you are with your best friends? I dare you to post an ugly picture that you love, not because it's "perfect" but because it's worth remembering.

Pixabay.com

PAY ATTENTION TO REALITY AND YOUR DREAMS

You should take your time to get to know you, to understand what you want and to fight for your dreams. All that being realistic and trying to achieve your goals little by little. You have a powerful side so, if you are thankful for your talents and hard work, let that powerful side of you go and take part in the real world and not just in your head.

Pixabay.com

You can do this! Love life because, fortunately for you, your life is yours!!! This attitude is indeed contagious and that's great because the people around you migt as well end up doing what you do.... Make a difference today and happy thanksgiving!

Until next time, #steemit

@misssand