Today’s quote comes to us from Robert Braathe, an American business educator, consultant, and motivational speaker known for his work in leadership, marketing, and professional development. Through his writing and mentorship, he encourages individuals to take ownership of their growth and cultivate positive habits, especially in attitude, communication, and leadership. Braathe’s quote reminds us that how we view life is largely within our control. He emphasises that gratitude, the act of being thankful, and attitude (our mindset or outlook) aren’t difficult tasks forced upon us; they are intentional decisions we make each day.

While circumstances may not always be ideal, we can still choose to focus on what we have rather than what we lack and respond with positivity rather than negativity. Gratitude shifts our focus from scarcity to abundance, and a positive attitude empowers us to face challenges with resilience and grace. The quote is a call to empowerment and personal responsibility. We may not control everything around us, but we can choose our perspective, and that choice shapes the quality of our lives.

This was a very productive week for me in writing. I finished so much of my pending writing work that I am in a good place now in terms of writing work and blog posts. GG has been busy with work, and these days, she is working from home twice a week. This means we are both working together but separately, which I am enjoying. BB is also busy with work, something he is sort of enjoying, but I would not really know, as he is not the complaining sort. All in all, a usual, boring week.

Take care, stay positive, and check in next week!