Gratitude Friday: Five Things We’re Grateful For (Even If We Don’t Have Them Yet)

Last week, I wrote about hitting the wall and recognizing the real signs of burnout. Believe me, I wrote from the heart. I've been there. This week I want to focus on Gratitude. Not because of the Thanksgiving holiday, but because we are nearing the end of the year, and it would be kinda cool to flip the script. Instead of looking back, let's look forward! Let's be thankful about the things we don't yet have. The things that aren’t here yet, but we’re claiming anyway. The things that keep us hungry, hopeful, and in motion.

Here are five things to be grateful for — even if they’re still on the way:

1️⃣ The Opportunities You Haven’t Met Yet

The email that hasn’t hit your inbox. The introduction you didn’t see coming. The client who will say yes next month. Be grateful now — because momentum typically shows up right after you almost gave up.

2️⃣ The Confidence You’re Growing Into

Not the pretend confidence. Not the “I’ve got it all figured out” mask. The real, earned confidence that only comes from showing up on the days you want to hide. You’re becoming someone braver than you were last year — that alone deserves gratitude.

3️⃣ The Team You’re Building (Even If It’s Just You Today)

The support you need is forming — one connection, one skill, one delegated task at a time. Be grateful for the people who are coming to help you build the next chapter. If you haven't read it yet, download my eBook: How to Delegate like a boss.

4️⃣ The Peace You Haven’t Had in a While

One day you’ll look back at this season and realize it was shaping you, not breaking you. Be grateful for the clarity, calm, and margin that’s on its way.

5️⃣ The Version of You You Haven’t Fully Met Yet

The stronger, healthier, more focused version of you — the one who sets bold boundaries, protects his/her time, and leads with intention. It's coming. And you're worth the gratitude right now.

This Friday isn’t about what’s missing. It’s about what’s moving. What’s shifting. What’s growing under the surface.

Be grateful for what’s coming — because it’s already in motion.

Happy Friday, and cheers to everything you’re becoming.