6. Are you mad at your family for something they did or said?
Before you answer that question, think about how many family members you have. While you may have lost some just as many of us, you can still call a few “family.” That’s not the case for many children who are in shelters because they’re “family” isn’t around. Cherish your family, even during the bad times. We all make mistakes, especially those closest to us.
7. Could you stand up right now if you wanted to?
Movement should be an expression of joy and thankfulness. You have working limbs and a body that can carry you wherever you want to go in this beautiful world. The next time you catch yourself putting off exercise, think about all the people in the world who are confined to wheelchairs. Some people don’t move because they can’t, so move because you can.
8. Did you just understand what you just read?
This is proof that your brain is working properly. You are poised to create, decipher, understand and overcome. You have all the tools needed to accomplish your goals: your brain.
We challenge you to make a list of every specific thing in your life that you’re happy about today. You’ll discover you’re doing better than you think. What are you thankful for right this second?
That’s it. Smile and know that you’re awesome, in so many ways.
9 Questions That Prove You’re Doing Better Than You Think was originally published on blackdoctor.org
