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Most leaders schedule one-on-ones; often, they get canceled. Far fewer use them to truly lead and guide their people. Too often, one-on-ones become routine check-ins—status updates, task lists, quick problem-solving sessions before moving on to the next meeting. But one-on-ones were never meant to be transactional. One-on-ones are about the people. When done well, they are relational. They are intentional. They are transformational. One-on-Ones Are the Gateway to Knowing Your People You cannot separate strong leadership from knowing your people. Titles don’t create trust—relationships do. One-on-ones are where leaders learn: What motivates someone beyond metrics What they want more of—and what they no longer want Where they’re headed and where they feel uncertain What pressures from life may be quietly showing up at work As Peter Drucker famously said: “The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.” That’s the heart of a meaningful one-on-one. What’s said matters—but what’s beneath it matters more. Listening Is the Leadership Skill That Changes Everything Listening is often underestimated in leadership, yet it’s the skill that unlocks everything else. Real listening means: Being present instead of distracted Letting silence work instead of rushing to fill it Asking thoughtful questions instead of offering quick fixes This kind of listening builds psychological safety—the foundation of honest conversations. Stephen R. Covey captured it simply: “Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” Great one-on-ones flip that script. They slow the conversation down so that understanding can catch up. Trust Is Built Quietly, Not Dramatically Trust doesn’t come from a single powerful conversation or a well-worded speech. It’s built quietly, over time. Trust grows when leaders: Remember what was shared previously Follow up instead of forgetting Respect confidentiality Show consistency—not just when it’s convenient As Brené Brown reminds us: “Trust is built in very small moments.” One-on-ones are full of those moments. They’re where people decide—often subconsciously—whether their leader is safe, genuine, and worth following. The Leader’s Role Is Not to Fix—It’s to Guide One of the biggest mistakes leaders make in one-on-ones is believing they need to have the answers. Mentoring leadership takes a different approach. It asks: What do you want? What’s getting in the way? What support would help most right now? Your role isn’t to design someone’s career—it’s to help them see their options more clearly. As John C. Maxwell put it: “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” Sometimes showing the way means stepping back and letting someone discover it for themselves. What a Great One-on-One Should Accomplish When one-on-ones are done with intention, clarity replaces confusion—for both sides. The employee leaves with: Direction Confidence A sense of being heard The leader leaves with: Insight Alignment Fewer surprises That outcome isn’t accidental. It’s the result of listening, presence, and consistency. A Final Thought from The Genuine Mentor “A great one-on-one creates clarity for both sides of the table.” — The Genuine Mentor Build that Gateway to Knowing Your People if you want: Better performance, focus on better conversations. To know your people, create space for them to speak. To lead in a way that lasts, treat one-on-ones not as meetings—but as moments. Moments where listening becomes leadership, and leadership becomes human. “Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge.” — Simon Sinek I am currently in the process of building an 8-week program to teach a comprehensive approach to One-on-ones. Follow me and provide your email, and I will let you know when it is available. I will also be looking for a small group to go through this course as a free trial and help me with feedback and possible endorsement. DISCLAIMER: This content was created by The Genuine Mentor and is informed by years of professional experience, extensive reading, and thoughtful reflection. OpenAI’s ChatGPT was used as a supportive tool for refinement, grammar, and assistance with information. All content was originally formed by a human and reviewed by a human. We strive for accuracy in everything we publish; however, readers are encouraged to verify any critical information independently. © 2026 The Genuine Mentor. All rights reserved.

A year ago, I started a program with Lumia, a coaching accreditation program. The Lumia program lasted until the end of October. During this time, I decided to create my coaching/mentoring/consulting business, The Genuine Mentor. I carried out getting my LLC set up, my website created what you are on right now, and started getting a few clients. During this period, I was still working full-time and still am today. But that is not what I plan to talk about today. I want to talk about how we pivot in our lives and keep rolling along. A little over six months ago I was going full bore into the coaching scene, but I had a conversation with someone I worked with, and that conversation landed me into a two-to-three-year national project. So, I pivoted and took a significant opportunity to grow and get to know a whole lot of people along the way. I am not giving up on my coaching business, just need to slow it down for a bit. My current position is leading a team that will design and deploy an SAP Extended Warehouse Management system. We will be rolling this out to close to 700 locations over the next two years. We are prepping the first 30 locations right now and plan to implement them in the spring. This is a major change for this company and will be a monumental task. But I look at this as a great plan to continue building my knowledge and honing my Mentoring skills. Here is a small description of what I refer to as SAP. SAP is one of the world’s leading producers of software for the management of business processes. What is SAP software used for? Traditional business models often decentralize data management, with each business function storing its operational data in a separate database. This makes it difficult for employees from different business functions to access each other’s information. Furthermore, duplication of data across multiple departments increases IT storage costs and the risk of data errors. By centralizing data management, SAP software provides multiple business functions with a single view of the truth. This helps companies better manage complex business processes by giving employees of different departments easy access to real-time insights across the enterprise. As a result, businesses can accelerate workflows, improve operational efficiency, raise productivity, enhance customer experiences—and ultimately increase profits. https://www.sap.com/about/what-is-sap.html What I am finding is that there is a vast network of people who help design, implement, and manage a system like this. Every week I meet new people from all kinds of companies. I am meeting more people from the company I work for, and all of this is building a network of people I can eventually hope to help with my business. I am also strengthening my coaching, mentoring, and management skills along with learning about how SAP works and functions. I have always been a person who likes to learn new skills. I joined as a member of the team and very quickly got asked to lead the team. The last 6 months have been a whirlwind, all while I have been inundated with learning new things. My point for today is to always look at every opportunity. I had thoughts that I was giving up on building my own business, but now I have settled into the fact that I am not giving up, I am growing to make my business better. I still have a few clients I work with and plan to add the right few more. When we learn to pivot with the right opportunities, the world opens to so many possibilities. Do not hold yourself back, take opportunities, pivot, and expand yourself in the process.

This past week, I have had the privilege of spending time in Arches National Park, Natural Bridges National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park, and the spectacular, serene surroundings of Monument Valley. I am currently in the lobby of The View Resort, listening to ancient flute music and reflecting on my own inner peace. I found this article while reflecting on my inner peace, and it gives a quick reference to inner peace. This is not the complete article; please read the complete article.   “How to Find Inner Peace More elusive than happiness, but with greater benefits. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/click-here-for-happiness/202312/how-to-find-inner-peace Cowritten by Nathalie Boutros, Ph.D., and Tchiki Davis, M.A., Ph.D. Generally, inner peace is defined as a low-arousal positive emotional state coupled with a sense of balance or stability (Cherif et al., 2022). Low-arousal positive states are those calm and relaxed happy feelings that aren’t extreme or exciting. They include feelings of calmness, serenity, tranquility, and contentment, in contrast to feelings like exuberance, ecstasy, or euphoria. Low-arousal positive feelings come from within and may be more authentic, stable, and durable than high-arousal positive feelings (Dambrun et al., 2012).  Inner peace means balance, equanimity, even-mindedness, harmony, and stability (Desbordes et al., 2015). Pleasures are experienced and enjoyed without getting overexcited while pains are experienced without getting despondent. This evenness of temper may guard against dangers that come from excessive positive or excessive negative emotions.  Excessive positive  emotion  may put a person at risk of developing an unhealthy compulsion to consume, acquire, or strive, which may in turn lead to  addiction ,  materialism , or ruthlessness. Excessive negative emotions, on the other hand, may lead to  aggression , defensiveness, or dishonesty (Xi & Lee, 2021). Both of these extremes are to be avoided, and inner peace means existing in a state of balance and stability. In Sum Inner peace is contentment, presence, and balance that doesn’t change as outside circumstances change. Although finding inner peace may be a more difficult, more arduous task than finding happiness, the benefits may be far greater. Happiness is usually fleeting—the vacation ends, your new car gets dented, and your new job becomes routine. Inner peace, which comes from within, doesn’t change as circumstances change. However, inner peace, unlike happiness, needs to be cultivated and developed through mindful living. By choosing to intentionally develop inner peace, you may discover a sense of serenity, tranquility, balance, and stability that is with you always, in your good times and in your bad times.” As I sit here and let the worries of the world fade away, I think about how we get so wrapped up in living, whether this is our career, finances, worldly possessions, or just surviving the struggles of our society. How can we find inner peace in our everyday lives? I would love to find this balance in my life, reduce my stress at work, and be able to go to this place anytime I want. Another article I found made it clear. How to Find Inner Peace in the Chaos (12 Deep Paths) by Aletheia · Updated: Sep 24, 2023 https://lonerwolf.com/inner-peace/   “Put simply, inner peace is the byproduct of  letting go  and surrendering to whatever this moment, this every-changing movement of life, presents to us.  Inner peace isn’t about chasing, striving, and trying to ‘earn’ tranquility. You can’t. Trying to ‘fight’ for inner peace is contradictory and pointless: it just deepens our suffering. Instead, finding inner peace is about  relinquishing our need to control and fight.  Essentially, you could say it’s about giving up – but not in a disempowering way. Rather, it’s a form of resignation that is based on a deeper understanding that Life is perfectly orchestrating everything we’re experiencing based on a deep wisdom we cannot possibly fathom – typically for our growth and healing. Therefore, why the need to constantly resist everything? “But doesn’t this mean I’ll become a pushover or doormat that people can abuse if I just ‘let go’?” you may wonder. No.  Living life from a place of letting go and surrendering isn’t about allowing ourselves to be used or abused.  We still need to practice self-care,  self-respect , and  self-love . This can mean setting boundaries, saying no, and removing ourselves from harmful situations. But letting go also means  surrendering our resentment , blame, and hatred toward others. Do you see the difference? Life is about balance.” How do you find balance in life while still living in the world? For me, I need to find this daily peace through meditation, music, yoga, or the outdoors. I also need to find more time, as I am experiencing right now, for a complete break from the daily schedule. I would love to hear how you detach from the stress of this world. We live in a fast-paced world, and many of us may not be able to get out of this pressure and may not even want to, but I think we can all find a healthy balance between our fast-paced lives and inner peace. I am reading the book, “The 5 AM Club” by Robin Sharma. I have not completed the book yet, but the premise is taking the first hour, 5 AM, to do something for you that grounds you before your day starts. I am enjoying the book very much, I am completing this article in that time, on a Saturday morning, not sleeping in like I would normally do. I hope you can find your time to work on your inner peace.

The answer to the question, "Are you a leader," can be answered in many different ways. A lot of people have differing opinions about what being a leader is. Look up leadership books and see all the various books on the subject. You can talk to leaders, and they will surely give you their advice on leadership. But what is the correct measure of leadership? I first want to talk about a few things that leaders are not! The biggest thing I have discovered about different leaders and what I try to achieve is that it is about the people you serve, not about you. Too often, people get put in a leadership position because they may know how to manage a P&L, run production, or just get a job done. Being a leader is much more than accomplishing things. Many leaders immediately get this better-than-thou attitude from being made a manager. Thinking that you are better than the people you work with goes against the people you serve statements I made. A true leader is finding ways to help their people in any way they can. Leadership is about making others better just by working with them. If you think you are better, you will never help others grow; you are too focused on making yourself better and not them. You want to be able to promote people and have them step up and do a better job than you. If you drop dead tomorrow, they will have you replaced in a matter of weeks, so forget about how important you are and focus on how important others are; they are the ones who will replace you. Leading by example is a significant factor in being a true leader. You can do things your way and expect others to do something different. Act the way you want your people to act. Think about your young children who try to do everything you do. They will follow your improper example if you don't set the proper example. One thing that has always frustrated me is when a boss is never willing to do the work someone else should do. I am not saying you should always do their jobs, but when a job needs to be done, step in and help. Leading also affects our personal lives. Do you have a work-life balance? Do you take time for your family? Do you take care of your health? What impression or example are you presenting? Working 12 hours a day and never making time for your family is not suitable for you or your family, and it is not an example of someone who should be leading others; we want our associates to be happy and enjoy time with their families. A true leader has built a team that gets things done, focuses on efficiency, and leaves work on time to ensure they enjoy their family. Something that I have done over the years, and it does produce results: make sure your people are happy. A happy, cohesive team will deliver excellent results and make you look like an extraordinary leader. A leader doesn't need to be the smartest, hard-working, dedicated, and driven person on the team; they need to know how to build a team environment. Find the people who complement each other and who are better than you. Then, you must remove the roadblocks and allow them to grow and thrive as a team. But some leaders will say, "If I create this environment, then they won't need me." That is precisely what you want: build a team that can work without you, and then you will get promoted to help make the next team, and so on. Do you see that this is what propels your career? You are not a good leader without encouraging others or yourself to higher positions. The last thing I want to leave you with is a big one and often one of the hardest for future leaders: TRUST . If you don't show trust in your people, you will not make it as a leader. You must teach and develop people, but at some point, you must trust them to step out independently. It's the same conversation you may have about your teenager; at some point, you must let go and give them room to fail, grow, and learn. You can't protect them forever, and if you are, are they pulling their weight on the team? What kind of a leader do you want to be? I recently stepped out of a leadership role and thought I might take a break from all of this. I took a role on a team that would give me more exposure to the coaching role. But this did not last long. I was in this new role and transitioned out of my old role, and within 45 days, I was asked to run the team I had just joined. When you are a true leader, people will recognize that ability. Right now, I am just learning about the new job, but the leadership part comes naturally at this point in life. If you want to be a better leader, contact me, and I may be able to help.

I don’t know how much you believe in outside forces changing your life. Whether you call this the universe, higher power, God, or whatever other entity you desire, life can turn on a dime. Sometimes, we set our sights on a target and aim to hit that target, but bam, we get all turned around and lose the target. Then, the universe drops a new target in your lap. This exact story has just happened to me. I was slowly working on building my coaching and mentoring business, looking to exit the corporate world eventually. However, I thought I would explore other options in my company that may be similar to coaching and give me more experience. I had contacted someone I had known for years and was inquiring about a job that was more about strategic development. This new potion would have been a step down from my current role, but it would have given me some good experience in strategic planning that may help my coaching career. However, after some conversations, word got out that I was inquiring about a different job. I was approached by someone else that made me an offer. This job involves implementing an inventory management system process and preparing for a new SAP system. This opportunity will be very weighted towards change management. Wow, as you can see, this is a significant shift all at once. I will be in 600+ locations (probably more with our rate of acquisitions), in 47 states, and hopefully be done in 3-4 years. I initially felt I was abandoning the drive to build my coaching career. But after analyzing all of this, the universe gave me exactly what I was asking for. I was looking to leave my current job and eventually coach full-time. I always thought to do this, I would leave my company to achieve this, but now I still have the security of a well-paid job and benefits. Sometimes, the desired things may come to us in a different package than expected. Don’t just pass them by; pay attention when things are presented to you; they may be the exact thing you desire. This doesn’t change my goal of eventually building “The Genuine Mentor”; it just slows it down a little. I can do some coaching or mentoring on the side, but I can only do so in a limited capacity. However, this opportunity will strengthen my skills and improve my mentoring skills. If you are flexible with your schedule, I am sure I can work with you. Please send me a message, and let’s talk.

This year, I turned 60, which has me thinking about what retirement will look like. I don’t ever see myself not doing something, so this is why I have started my coaching business. I want something I can continue to do into my retirement years and still allow me the freedom to set my schedule. I have mixed emotions about this. First, I am excited to move on and write another chapter in my life, and second, I am scared to step away from my secure work lifestyle. The fear of retirement brings me to this article: the fear many men have of losing their identity as flourishing professionals. There is much truth to the fear of retirement that men often don’t retire and keep working. Others may fall into a depressed state or lose the desire to reinvent themselves. I have heard people say, “Oh, he just needs to keep working; it is all he has, and if he stops, he will probably die.” It is so sad that our lives are so wrapped up in work that we can’t continue without it. My work has become a big part of my identity, and without it, who am I? Today, I am reinventing myself into who I want to be over the next 30 years. I can tell you that it is not easy. We have all been conditioned to work until we maximize our Social Security, and then we stop doing everything. Usually, by then, our health is not the best, and retirees end up sitting around the house. I plan to maximize my retirement years, staying active, eating right, and working on a plan to maintain my health the best I can. Last week, I was on a call about how the Japanese culture has put mentors in place to help Japanese men transition into retirement. The Japanese take extreme pride in supporting their families and work daily to achieve this. It is often that the type of work is very manual and strenuous. As they leave this lifestyle, they feel lost and unsure of what to do. I have watched my father do the same thing. He owned a ranch and worked hard every day; he worked until he couldn’t get out anymore. Now, at the age of 93, he still lives on the ranch but has not found any hobbies other than wondering if my brother is getting all the work done. I also read an article recently from Psychology Today “But for many men, things start shifting when we reach a certain age. Sometime after 50 or 60, maybe even 70, someone begins to let us know that it’s time to step aside and make room for the next generation. Or maybe we’re abruptly shown the door. However it happens, we are left to begin the search for mastery and meaning in new ways. It’s what I call Chapter X. To move from a laser focus on our career into something that looks like a down-shift or even “ retirement ” requires  creative thinking  and a new kind of bravery. That’s especially hard on men because we’re supposed to be driven, aggressive, tough,  risk-taking .” https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/financial-life-focus/201909/why-men-struggle-when-its-time-retire From this article, downsizing is something that will happen to me in the near future. I have been an executive in a corporate business, and I fit that driven part, and soon, I want to wind down and do more for others. But looking at downsizing your career or even ending it isn't easy. I want to shift my career into coaching and mentoring; yes, I will retire from a well-paid and secure job. I am also stepping down from a place of status. This isn’t easy, but I am working through it. In an article from Forbes, it has some great pointers to ease into retirement. “From a mental, physical, and financial perspective, there is a strong case for phasing into retirement. Financially, the benefits are many. Instead of flipping a switch from accumulation to decumulation, maybe you stop contributing to your  retirement accounts  but let them grow in this first phase before turning the income spigot on. Perhaps you delay taking Social Security retirement benefits a bit longer, increasing what is likely the only source of fixed income most have with an automatic inflation-adjusted increase. Physically, you’re more active for longer, and mentally, your identity shift becomes more of a journey than a cliff dive.  Never stop “working.” Part of this first phase in retirement might even be taking on a role for lesser pay that feels more closely related to your true identity rather than the utilitarian approach to work that maximizes pay for time. I have clients who’ve used this retirement phase to teach at the college level, write a book, tend a farm, and start or partner with a non-profit that serves a near-and-dear cause. Even if you choose or are forced to give up a job, some form of work may still be the key to a healthy retirement. This is why I encourage all, and especially retired clients, to stay active in annual goal setting. Even if the goals are to visit each of the grandchildren at college, craft a vacation for the extended family, or lead a study at church or synagogue—it’s less important what these goals are than why you pursue them.” https://www.forbes.com/sites/timmaurer/2023/09/24/scared-to-spend-overcoming-the-retirement-cycle-of-fear/?sh=6943b1d86c5f   There are many ways to ease into retirement and make the most of our time. My thoughts are focused on giving back to others rather than giving to the corporate world.   If you are in a similar situation, I will coach you through it. Reach out to me at http://www.thegenuinementor.com and schedule a section.

" Trust is the bedrock of successful leadership. Servant leaders build trust by demonstrating authenticity, transparency, and a genuine concern for the welfare of their team, trusting the team solidifies the bond. This trust forms the basis for strong, enduring professional relationships. " Steve Feller   I wanted to expand on the subject of  TRUST in leadership . To grow into a successful leader, you must first trust yourself, this is the first key factor. Stephen M. R. Covey says, "To build trust with others, we must first start with ourselves." We may think we trust ourselves, but are we outwardly displaying the form of trust people seek? We need to show our vulnerability to our team, be genuine, and hold ourselves accountable. " Real trust, the kind that works, only exists when people are able to show their own vulnerabilities, not before then. You will have found it when, without fear of the consequences, you can tell your teammates things like "that's all I know," "I'm afraid," or "what you did hurt me."  From the book Leaders Don't Command, by Jorge Cuervo I know that I struggled with trusting myself early in my career. I spent too much time second-guessing decisions and worrying that I had made the right decision. But I eventually found that people were more accepting when you moved quickly and made a decision. But then, openly admitted that it may not be entirely correct, we would make adjustments and move on. Being open to allowing your team to offer correction suggestions built more trust.  This leads me to the second key factor:  TRUST Your Team . Building trust with your team is crucial. Allow them to make mistakes, trust them enough to make decisions, and give them enough autonomy to grow. Some may say leaders need to make all the big decisions, but I disagree; some of the best ideas come when the team culture allows creative thinking. I will be the first to admit that I don't have all the answers, but I am great at filtering ideas. From a Harvard Business Review. " Greater transparency doesn't just foster trust — it's also been shown to fuel  creativity ,  performance , and  profitability . In contrast, when colleagues withhold information from their teammates, there are frequently deeper issues at play. " Knowledge hiding ," as it's referred to in academic literature, often suggests a lack of  psychological safety  or an underlying power struggle." How High-Performing Teams Build Trust by  Ron Friedma I recently had the opportunity to hear Erik Weihenmayer speak. If you don't know who Erik is, he was the first blind man to climb Mt Everest. He also kayaked the 277 miles of the Grand Canyon—Erik's words on teams and trust.  "Ropes teams" are invaluable. No one gets to the summit alone. Erik extolled the essential ingredient of trust in a good team. Do you trust your team? Are you linked together behind one vision? Everyone doing what each needs to do for the sake of the team? In climbing, if one hiker starts falling, the climbers on each end do what is necessary to stop them one from falling, for his sake, for theirs and for the whole team, Such a good word for any of us." Blog – Deb Mills. https://debmillswriter.com/?tag=work . Think about the complete trust Erik must have to accomplish these adventures. He has to trust his team wholeheartedly, and the team must trust him.  In conclusion, if you are in a leadership role, evaluate your trust in yourself and assess your trust within your team. This process has to begin with you, and your team has to know they can trust you. If you have members on your team that you can't trust, you must deal with it. If you can't build trust together, don't allow this relationship to ruin the rest of the team. At this point, the hard decisions of leadership come into play. More to come on hard decisions.

As we begin the week of Thanksgiving, we often think about what we may be thankful for. We have a lot to be thankful for, so it is a good time for reflection. Over the last few years, I have heard a lot of negativities around Thanksgiving. The political and social world tends to make out Thanksgiving as this horrible holiday. I don’t really want to talk about the holiday itself, but more about gratitude in general. I like to think of Thanksgiving as a time to give thanks for what we have in our life, our families, our experiences and the existence we have here on earth. In a Harvard Study, this phase quickly sums up why I want to talk about gratitude. “In positive psychology research, gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships.” https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier#:~:text=In%20positive%20psychology%20research%2C%20gratitude,adversity%2C%20and%20build%20strong%20relationships . Gratitude is one of the very important factors in us striving to remain happy. When we openly express gratitude in our lives, we draw in more positive vibes. Think about the people you know and notice how much more positive you feel around people that are positive, happy and grateful for what they have. Then think about that people you are around that are always down, negative and the victim of everything. It makes it very easy for us to see how these differences affect our own wellbeing. Now think about how you want to be seen by the people you deal with every day. Do you want to be uplifting, positive and greatful? Or do you want to be that negative person that drags everyone down? Personally, I want to be on the positive side, does that mean that I am always that person? No, it takes work. But I have found that the more I put positive and greatful thoughts in my life the easier it is to be that uplifting person. There can be a lot of personal benefits of having gratitude. I read this article the other day and I thought this was great. “ Expressing gratitude is associated with a host of mental and physical benefits. Studies have shown that feeling thankful can improve sleep, mood and immunity. Gratitude can decrease depression , anxiety, difficulties with chronic pain and risk of disease.” https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/can-expressing-gratitude-improve-health#:~:text=Expressing%20gratitude%20is%20associated%20with,everyone%20would%20be%20taking%20it . So, doesn’t this sound like something good we should have in our lives? I look at my life over the past 60 years and I can see times when I wasn’t very greatful, I was definatly more negative, and I think I struggled more during those times. I also have had times of regret, but I don’t think we can have regret and gratitude at the same time. I have had to turn my regrets around and view the positive side of something I may regret. There is usually something we learned, from a time, we may have regretted in our life. I really like to think that we can find something positive in every day and have gratitude for what we have. As we start this week of Thanksgiving, I am greatful for my sweet and beautiful wife, all my kids, for all my siblings and parents. I am greatful that I live in this beautiful place, for the home that I have and the job that allows me to provide for all of this for my family. I am greatful for all I have learned to help me improve my health. I have a lot of gratitude in general for the great things this world provides me. Take the time this week to write down what you are greatful for, what provides you positive experiences and what lifts you up in your daily life. Enjoy your Thanksgiving, your family and all that life provides you! Another great article on Gratitude! https://open.substack.com/pub/michaeleaster/p/the-true-science-of-gratitude?r=2di3fj&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post