Want to Hit the Reset Button on 2025?
We're just two weeks into the New Year, and many people are already asking for a do-over.
Let's be honest… for millions of people, THIS is NOT how they imagined 2025 starting off. With wildfires raging across California, thousands evacuated from their homes, and communities facing devastating losses, the year has begun with unprecedented challenges.
On January 4, Turo CEO Andre Haddad captured what many were feeling after the horrific attacks of New Year's Day:
2025 is off to an awful start. While I mourn today, I also remain committed to pioneering and sustaining a strong, secure, trustworthy marketplace for tomorrow.
His words resonate because they acknowledge both the pain of the present and the possibility of the future. That's a common theme… trust me, I get it.
While it's not physically possible to go back in time two weeks and restart 2025, you can make a fresh start now. Right here. Today. And gratitude might be exactly the tool you need for this reset.
Why Gratitude is Your Reset Button
Think of gratitude as your personal reset button. Not because it changes your circumstances, but because it changes your perspective. And perspective changes everything.
When you practice gratitude, three powerful shifts happen:
1. Your Focus Shifts
Instead of fixating on what went wrong, gratitude gently guides your attention to what's still going right. It's not about ignoring challenges – it's about remembering that challenges aren't the whole story. There's always something working, something solid to build upon.
2. Your Perspective Expands
Gratitude helps you see the bigger picture. Every setback contains seeds of opportunity. Every difficulty carries lessons that make you stronger. When you're grateful, you start noticing resources and possibilities you might have missed while focused on problems.
3. Your Resilience Grows
Grateful people aren't just more optimistic – they're more resourceful. Why? Because gratitude connects you with your strengths, your support system, and your past successes. It reminds you that you've overcome challenges before, and you can do it again.
Making Your Fresh Start Today
Here are three ways to use gratitude as your reset button:
1. Start Where You Are
Take 5 minutes to list three things that ARE working right now.
Express appreciation to someone who's helped you recently.
Acknowledge your own resilience in facing challenges.
2. Build New Momentum
Create a daily gratitude ritual (even 2 minutes makes a difference).
Share your appreciation with someone every day.
Look for unexpected blessings, especially in difficult situations.
3. Connect Through Gratitude
Reach out to someone else who might need encouragement.
Share what you're learning from current challenges.
Build a community of appreciation around you.
Remember: Progress Over Perfection
A fresh start doesn't mean everything suddenly becomes perfect. It means you choose to begin again, with renewed perspective and purpose. Gratitude gives you that power – not just once, but every single day.
Like Andre Haddad, we can acknowledge our current reality while remaining committed to creating a better tomorrow. And gratitude helps us bridge that gap.
Ready to reset? Start with gratitude. Start today. Start now. If you need help, please contact me.
Experience the Power of a Grateful Reset
Join us for the next Gratitude Encounter to explore how to turn gratitude into a practical tool for transformation in 2025. You can RSVP here.
If you're ready to take immediate action TODAY (Tuesday, January 14), there is still time to join the 2025 Kickoff Session of 30 Days IN the Power of Gratitude or DM me. We started yesterday and today IS the last day to join.
I'm grateful for you and cheering for you and your fresh start now!