As we get ready to ring in the New Year, we begin to look back on this crazy year of the COVID pandemic. I, like the rest, have begun to look back on my year and have noticed I had to change my perspective to see that some pretty spectacular things have happened! I remember being touched when I read a quote that stated 2020 was the year we stopped taking things for granted and instead began seeing the things we are grateful for. Let’s take a look at my new perspective on what I can be grateful for.

For many years now my life has been routinely chaotic with working two jobs. I never felt as though I got to spend much time at home. 2020 was the year I can no longer say that!
I was, and still am, fortunate to still have the ability to work two jobs as technology has been very helpful in this department.
I was able to learn a whole new way of connecting with people through the telephone and video chat (although it’s not the same as human interaction!).
I learned there is a plethora of fun internet activities to keep children entertained and found new ways to share books with children.
I am very grateful for my healthy immune system as I have not tested positive for COVID (so keep your mask on and social distance!!!).
I am grateful for my loved ones as they too have been able to stay healthy. I also recognized that I may have taken our time together for granted as I was not able to enjoy spending the holidays with every family member!
Lastly, I am very grateful for the opportunity to begin sharing my life with my partner as we start to build our future together!

There are so many other things to be grateful for as well! As we go in to 2021, I work on not setting my expectations too high as it may be somewhat of a repeat of 2020. However, I will go into the New Year with a new perspective and will continue counting the things I am grateful for and open my eyes to no longer take things for granted! As you review your year of 2020, I challenge you to change your perspective and find things you are grateful for!