A friend of mine recently started this initiative to privately tell a bunch of people about our achievements for 2019. It was simply titled "I am proud of myself because... " Having written down a list, I realised I have accomplished a lot this year, and that I have so much to be grateful for. This is why I am instead, renaming this post as 'I am grateful for 2019 because...'
Here's an extended version of what I shared on that group:
- For my family and close group of friends.
- For my doggie's constant presence in my life, helping me through the difficult times in my life.
- I have become more patient and understanding.
- I am more laid back.
- I healed from a spinal injury within a year.
- I am slowly but surely getting back to achieving my fitness goals.
- I am saying 'no', to anything that isn't good for my physical and emotional health.
- I represented Sri Lanka twice within the calender year.
- I have been recognised for my academic achievements.
- I have submitted my research work according to my personal deadlines.
- I have published a lot this year, both professionally and creatively (like the poetry on this blog).
- I visited two new countries within the year. (My personal goal is to travel to one new country each year.)
- I recognised my self-worth.
- I embraced my inner-self and am enjoying my solitude.
- I am fortunate to have met three elementry school friends after 21 years!
- I am healing and letting go of my past.
- I have made new connections and some who have become good friends.
- Of the opportunities that came my way and the professional exposure I have got this year!
- I realised I am lucky and blessed!
- For my colleagues who have been very supportive of me.
Wouldn't you agree that it's quite the list now? :)