I was a stay at home mom for many years but in 2022, I had to go back to work part time while my husband stays with the kids due to medical problems (he also collects a retirement check monthly, hence the part time work for me). It has been challenging for a number of reasons, but I’m always trying to be positive, so I made a list of reminders so I can feel gratitude instead of annoyance.
- Remember how you felt before you got the job. You needed it, and you wanted it! You went to an interview and pictured yourself as a future employee. You pursued getting this job.
- Think of the amount of people who apply for jobs like yours every day, and how thankful they would be if they had the opportunity to work there.
- Remember that you are safe, comfortable, paid fairly, and treated respectfully. Many jobs around the world do not meet these criteria.
- Keep in mind that the job provides the opportunity to be social; I get to spend time with co-workers and even bosses whom I can (at least to a point) enjoy getting to know.
- Focus on being a blessing to anyone you come in contact with. How can you improve their day? How can you encourage or help them? We’re given plenty of opportunities every shift to have a positive impact in our communities.
Are there other ways you show gratitude for a job that would otherwise seem monotonous? Please share your thoughts!
Together in Atlanta 
Love these reminders! Especially the first one – I’ll forget that in the thick of an especially trying shift 😂
Yeah, me, too! I really had to think outside the box for these reminders, lol. I don’t naturally think this way, haha.
I’m sure 😂 I was gonna think of a few mindset shifts to add but I drew a blank. It takes a different way of thinking haha
I love this! Spreading kindness is always the way and definitely helps each day go by a little better.
Thank you, and absolutely! Kindness feels like a gift to the giver and the receiver. 🙂