What Are You Thankful For?

Last week, I was having coffee with a close friend. I met her several years ago when I was a speaker for a local group. She had called the very next day to say that she'd love to get together for coffee if I'd have time. Probably six or seven years have passed since then and together, we have enjoyed countless coffees, luncheons, laughs and tough talks.

At our coffee and chat the other day, I said "Jane", I need to tell you something. She looked at me quizzically and said "What?"  I went on to say "I just needed you to know how much your friendship means to me -- so thanks for being such a great friend and know that I don't take you for granted." She beamed and said "and you're my titan."

I've thought a lot about that conversation. Maybe it's because I'm a counselor and much of what I hear, at least initially, is what clients don't have, or what they've lost, or what is not going right, or how bad this or that is. As this Thanksgiving season approaches, why not take a moment to pause and reflect upon the things you have to be thankful for and grateful for? Listed below are six professional career-related things that I am thankful for:

* That I have such great clients -- nearly each and every client I have worked with, and for, through the years, has taught me something and has brought much joy to the relationship.

* That I get to play a small part in the life of an individual's continued career success.

* That I get to do a job that I love so very much, day in, day out.

* That I am in an industry comprised of such talented career leaders, coaches, writers, and colleagues who uphold the highest professional standards in delivering services to others.

* That I was invited many months ago by Louise Fletcher to write for Career Hub.

* That I get to read thoughtful comments from you, the readers, both here and in private messages to me, about my blog posts.

To all of you, thank you! For these things, and so many more, I am thankful and grateful. As you plan your upcoming Thanksgiving activities and adventures, how about expressing your thanks and letting someone know that they are your titan?

posted by: billiesucher

Comments

[Resume Service]

Nice article Billie. If you’re feeling down for whatever reason, take a few moments to jot down all of the positives in your life. You might be surprised to find out that the positives far outweigh the negatives. It's easy to focus on the bad, so this Thanksgiving (and beyond), try to remember the good in your life, the good people in your life and all of the good that may have happened in your life throughout year!

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[billiesucher]

Yes, it is easy to focus on the "bad" and the negative; my client and I were speaking about this very thing today...how important, especially in today's market, to focus on whatever good and positive we can find to be thankful for, grateful for. Thank you for your comment! ~ Billie Sucher