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  • 3 things to be grateful for

    PnorkelPW
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    Re: 3 things to be grateful for

    Sun Mar 05, 2023 7:42 pm

    Aaaaaaahhhh work/life balance.............it's such a juggle @Lhiver but when it's right it's awesome how good life feels. I've been working on mine lately and it feels good.

    It's a pretty cool feeling to be valued at work too @ScorpionPW...........it makes going to work so much more enjoyable.

    You're in a good place at work too it seems @butter.........I'm glad everyone is in a good place with that. That might be where I start too..............

    Three things I'm grateful for today are..............

    - that both my workplaces have supported me in my search for a better work/life balance and moving my hours around

    - having the ability to purchase some new camping gear for an upcoming trip thanks to my savings budget

    - that change is always possible and each day is a new chance to get it right
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    ScorpionPW
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    Re: 3 things to be grateful for

    Mon Mar 06, 2023 8:43 pm

    Love reading these lists @PnorkelPW and @Lhiver. Such good reminders that there is always gratitude we can draw from such simple things.

    Today I'm grateful for...

    - Some quality time with my partner tonight

    - A great training session at the gym this morning and a PB on squats

    - Lots of laughs at work
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    PnorkelPW
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    Re: 3 things to be grateful for

    Mon Mar 06, 2023 9:11 pm

    Gotta love a PB @ScorpionPW..............nice work!!
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    ScorpionPW
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    Re: 3 things to be grateful for

    Mon Mar 06, 2023 9:48 pm

    Thanks @PnorkelPW :D

    How's your gym endeavours going?
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    Judas
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    Re: 3 things to be grateful for

    Wed Mar 08, 2023 10:24 am

    I have some different sort of things to be grateful for this week:

    1. I am grateful for being able to get involved in health research. Being able to help translate research into practical therapies, new medicines and emerging technologies that can help people that use drugs is something that I'm really passionate about.

    2. I am grateful for what little I do know about my culture. So much of Indigenous culture has been lost and stolen over the years. Although I can't speak my traditional language, I can do things like play didgeridoo, create contemporary art inspired by my culture and share dreamtime stories with others.

    3. I was really grateful to have a very successful clean up Australia Day event which I organised last week. We were able to pick up 4 bags of rubbish in around 2 hours which I was really pleased with. I think Australia is such a beautiful country and I am really passionate about keeping it beautiful into the future as well.
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    ScorpionPW
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    Re: 3 things to be grateful for

    Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:03 pm

    Loved reading your list @Judas, thanks for sharing :) Sounds like there's some really interesting stuff and great opportunities to give back in your life at the moment.

    Today I'm grateful for...

    - Being able to have a really restful day when I haven't been feelimg well.

    - Having such a supportive, non judgemental manager who really believes in me.

    - My partner and all of the amazing things she does.
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    PnorkelPW
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    Re: 3 things to be grateful for

    Thu Mar 09, 2023 5:10 pm

    Back at the gym this week @ScorpionPW............trying again

    I just need to stop eating the damn biscuits at work!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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    PnorkelPW
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    Re: 3 things to be grateful for

    Thu Mar 09, 2023 5:17 pm

    That's a pretty impressive gratefuls list @Judas

    I'm always envious when I see people connecting with culture in ways such as yours. I've watched people change as they've connected and develop a sense of belonging that was missing beforehand. It's pretty much non existent with my background and as such, not something I feel drawn to explore in that sense.

    I'd love to know more about your first grateful in regards to the research and therapies
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    PnorkelPW
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    Re: 3 things to be grateful for

    Thu Mar 09, 2023 5:24 pm

    Whilst I'm here i better not forget to put my gratefuls list down

    Today i'm grateful for.................

    - being able to regulate my emotions and not respond in ways which are out of alignment with my values and as a result not make a difficult situation any worse

    - that we actually got some form of summer and I got to enjoy daylight savings this year

    - that footy season is only 7 more sleeps away and it's 8 sleeps till i go watch the mighty Cats!!
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    ScorpionPW
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    Re: 3 things to be grateful for

    Thu Mar 09, 2023 8:56 pm

    Haha, those damn biscuits @PnorkelPW :lol:

    That's good you're back at it this week though :D
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    ScorpionPW
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    Re: 3 things to be grateful for

    Thu Mar 09, 2023 8:58 pm

    Today I'm grateful for...

    - A workout, spa and sauna with a friend before work

    - Talking to my son tonight and hearing about how the help he is getting is making things easier for him

    - Feeling really confident and in my flow at work today
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    ScorpionPW
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    Re: 3 things to be grateful for

    Mon Mar 13, 2023 8:47 pm

    Today I'm grateful for...

    - Being able to make up with my son after a difficult day yesterday

    - A workout, sauna and spa with a mate this morning

    - Being able to chill out and watch a movie with my partner at the end of a big day
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    ScorpionPW
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    Re: 3 things to be grateful for

    Tue Mar 14, 2023 9:02 pm

    Today I'm grateful for...

    - Another nice conversation with my son

    - A chance to connect with my partner tonight

    - Having such a supportive team at work
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    ScorpionPW
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    Re: 3 things to be grateful for

    Wed Mar 15, 2023 8:40 pm

    Today I'm grateful for...

    - Connecting with a friend at the gym before work

    - Being able to go to a meeting tonight

    - The sound system in my car
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    ScorpionPW
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    Re: 3 things to be grateful for

    Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:14 pm

    Today I'm grateful for...

    - Having such an understanding and unconditionally supportive partner

    - Getting really great feedback at work from delivering training

    - Being able to spend more time with my son soon
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