Be thankful for the one. One step forward, one page written, one child encouraged, one heart strengthened, one person eating well, one bed made, one load of laundry folded, one desire fulfilled, one prayer answered, one smile, one…
Never underestimate the one thing.
Every book began with a page of writing, and every blog began with that first post. A relationship begins with a smile between two people. The knowledgable person began their journey with one item of information. New forests begin with one tree. (I was reminded by this post.) Revolutionary technology begins with an idea. Each business starts with one client.
One. It could be the start of something big!
I’m encouraging you to be thankful for one thing – that first item, or the next one thing on your list. Why? Because it has value. (And yes, I’m talking to myself also.)
It’s so easy to gloss over what you’ve already accomplished because you’re desperately focused on all you have yet to add to your resume.
Consider this tweet from Simon Sinek:
All success starts with one. One step. One client. One order. One sale. While dreams of greatness are great, we must remember to appreciate the joy of the start.
— Simon Sinek (@simonsinek) July 31, 2018
One way to appreciate the “joy of the start” is by being thankful.
Be thankful for the one thing.
I challenge you to write down what you’re thankful for – today. The one thing. Just one thing. What one action have you taken that holds value? (And value is subjective – you decide.) Here are some ideas on how to record it:
- write it on your bathroom mirror (I like these kids’ washable crayons.)
- use a sticky note and put it on your microwave (’cause we usually stand in front of it as we count down the seconds)
- get the 365 gratitude app for your phone
Maybe you already do this “being thankful” in some form?
If so… YAY you! Leave a comment on how you’ve developed being thankful – where do you record it? Do you add those items that you’re accomplishing?
Or leave a comment on what your ONE thing is that you’re thankful for doing today!
Let’s all celebrate – together – taking one action to move forward.
… and then record it again tomorrow.
And the day after.
Consistently.
Until your microwave is filled with sticky notes or your app has 365 notations, or you can’t see yourself in the bathroom mirror anymore because it’s so full of those “one” actions!
You can. Yes. It’s just that simple.
I always appreciate being reminded to be grateful, because sometimes I forget. Several things came to mind just now, that I am thankful for, today. And I like your point about knowing that it starts with one, and you don’t have to wait until the one becomes two or three or four.
Thanks for commenting, Jeanine! You’re right – we don’t have to wait! 🙂
I am a glutton. I am thankful for the one. But, then, desperate to start on the next “one”
LOL Roy! Yup, you’re sounding like my hubby Rob – he’s all about achievement, and “one” isn’t enough for him! 😉
Gratitude is the key! When you appreciate, you have more to appreciate. And it does start with just one… I love your post.
Yes! More to appreciate – gratitude is just the beginning. Thanks for the words of affirmation, Kandas.
Amazing! How beautifully you have emphasized on the power of one. I would practise the same religiously henceforth.
OMG, my granddaughter wrote a blog on my blog, The Martha Review, today that describes what she is thankful for. I am thankful for her and her precious baby girl.
YES! Isn’t it heart-tugging when our children/grands express their thankfulness – how exciting.
being thankful for the one is a key to success. I so loved your post and the ideas to remind oneself that we are thankful for the one thing.
Thanks for reading & contributing, Shubhra!