Work has been capital T Tough the past couple of months. It’s hard to love your corporate job all the time because sometimes it just gets a bit… corporate. No matter how clever you are or how much you contribute, at the end of the day you’re made to feel like just a box on a large organisational chart. Motivating, isn’t it?
But, I love what I do despite what I do sometimes and this week I’m grateful for…
184. Perspective – just when I think I can’t handle something anymore and throw myself dramatically into feeling like the world is against me… I give myself some time to adjust. And with that comes perspective. And with perspective comes the knowledge that I’m going to be just fine.
185. Confidence – I don’t know where mine comes from, but I’m awfully glad it’s there. It’s nice to know that someone is always going to stick up for me and that someone is me.
186. Support – my colleagues, my family, my friends and that random guy on the street who probably didn’t need to know the whole entire story but stood and listened anyway and gently touched my arm and said ‘the sun always comes out eventually’ before sauntering away. Thank you.
So, what’s making you smile today? Add your post to the list below (and please, we love you, but it really does matter that your post is a Grateful one and not just a random) and pretty-please add a link back to this linky. Then pop over to visit other bloggers who are spreading a little sunshine.
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Felicity says
Always love your perspective Bron and am so pleased that you share this space with us each week.
Cherie @ 'a baby called Max' says
Love your perspective, & also love how your confidence translates — even through your blog.
It’s infectious xx
Kellie says
Oh my goodness, you really had a random guy listen to you and then say those words? Wow!
So glad to hear you’re able to find a little perspective during the tough times. xx
PinkPatentMaryJanes says
Goodness, sounds like we’ve had a similar week. Must say, your guy on the street sounds amazing – but I was still happy enough with my accidental coffee loveheart xx
Kymmie says
Oh Bron, I love how you put things into words. That is AMAZING. And yes, the corporate world is, well corporate.
I love your confidence, and the way you think things through.
God, you’re awesome! I’m grateful for you. xx
Jodi @ The Scribble Den says
Fantastic post. Perspective and confidence – what a combination. 🙂
therhythmmethod says
How lovely! Random caring stranger, we’re grateful for you. If I weren’t so hungry, I would head off to bed now with a warm fuzzy. I think toast is in order.
Happy weekend. x
Deb @ home life simplified says
You always find the right words… perspective, love it.
ally says
I’m loving the random street guy
Hope your weekend is happy
Ms Jelena says
You are truly inspirational!!
Hope you have a great weekend!
Ms Jelena xx
Becks says
Bron sounds like 3 prefect ingredients for a recipe for success 🙂
xx
Leanne says
Life is always better with perspective, confidence & support. Good for work & for family & friends! Thanks for hosting grateful- enjoy your weekend!
m.e (Cathie) says
i am still giggling about the random guy listening to you.
so glad that you can have a positive outlook even though some days are just plain tough.
hope you have a grateful weekend without any thoughts re work
♥
michele says
your newest follower! and i have crashed your party big time!
hope you’ll follow back, and i can’t wait to have a moment to delve into your lovely blog.
michele
Hilla Hryniszyn says
the forest image is so dynamic…love it!
take a look at my new blog 🙂 thanx
Pieni Lintu says
You are so sweet! That’s very nice list!!
Leanne says
Thanks for continuing to say thank you (and reminding us to as well) 🙂
Posie Patchwork says
You’ve actually given me perspective, that i am very alone. Not in a negative way but i have zero family support & my self confidence has always been that, my own confidence, not from others (other than my husband & children). In a recent business collaboration i certainly didn’t have anyone standing up for me & while i was brave & held my own, i was right & they were dirty, i’m still very aware that so few people actually do ‘have your back’. My family don’t support my husband returning to war, so i haven’t told them, can you believe that, my parents don’t know my husband is in Afghanistan for 9 months, as it’s his job & not worth their elderly grief. They can’t do anything anyway. So i just continue to power on alone, which is fine, i’m well practised & like my independence & privacy, i just know how loyal i am, it’s not recipricated & that hurts.
So as a change of focus i’m cutting back to free myself up for the more positive things in life, it feels fantastic, the things which really matter!! Love Posie
Being Me says
Oh! The kindness of random strangers, how it makes me all warm and gooey inside xoxox
neesay says
I often struggle fitting into the corporate box. Glad you found your perspective (& your random guy!) x
babygalah says
i think you’re ACE !
thanks for another grateful week, dee x
Jen R says
Good work Bron xx
E. says
I’ve actually managed to post in time to get on the linky this wee. So I’m grateful for that and perspective. But I’m grateful for you and this linky too. Thanks for reminding us all that about gratefulness.
Naturally Carol says
Those are the very reasons I read your blog for..and appreciate about you..well some of the reasons I appreciate you for..there are more! Just keep on being you, Bron, you’re fabulous!
Jane says
“The sun always comes out eventually” – I absolutely love that quote. Will definitely be remembering that one. xxx
Sarah says
That confidence is what makes a huge difference I think Miss M and you do have it in spades. I am still a WIP. Glad things are getting betterish at work x
Seana Smith says
Glad that you can have some distance/perspective on that work business, I don’t know if I’d manage so well if I were in corporateville, hope I’d be better than before kids but… not sure. Anyway, I’m here on saturday evening for a wander around the gratefuls, nothing from me this week.
I am going to be less personal and more Sydney for Kids and other book stuff on my author blog, with the notion of a new one starting sometime that would be more personal (less corporate!!??).
Hope you’re all enjoying the sunshine.
Lee says
The beautiful words of strangers…gems.
Thanks for the linky. xx
Miss Pink says
I just wanted to say sorry I haven’t been linking up the last few weeks. I just haven’t been feeling the genuine gratefulness that I feel this linky deserves, so even though it’s one of my favorite linky’s I’ve just been lurking, trying to take my time to heal for a bit before picking it back up.
Hope you will forgive me, as I am sure you know how much I love this linky, and you and your blog.
Seems like you are having some tough moments too lately?
Farmers Wifey says
I’ve been thinking about this lately and you have just explained it perfectly x
supermac says
I love Grateful #185 🙂 This is one quality I admire most in women.
Madmother says
You always seem to post the perfect WG for me. xx And this time I didn’t even know it…
Teresa says
Sounds like you got through those tough times (thanks to a bit of #185 and #186) and now deservedly so, feel empowered(#184), I hope you give yourself a bit of a reward. xo