Simply B Style

a style blog by Bridget Marburger

Fall· Fashion

Giving Thanks

Happy {almost} Weekend!

Doesn’t it seem like November always flies by? We all seriously have SO MUCH to be thankful for and this is the perfect time to show it! Giving thanks also reminds us of how much we do have. Human beings are prone to materialism. We tend to focus on what we don’t have. By giving thanks continually reminds us of how much we do have. When we focus on blessings rather than wants, we are happier.

We’ve all experienced it – some days are just great. Things go as planned or even better and you bounce from meetings to tasks to your private life and you feel wonderful on the inside.

Then there are other days…

Days when you do not feel much motivation at all. When your best plans go out the window before the day has barely begun.

When something important unexpectedly goes wrong and you get that sinking feeling in your stomach. Or when you feel sorry for yourself and honestly just want to go back to bed and to sleep again.

Maybe the simplest and certainly one of the most effective ways to turn such a day, week or month around into something more positive is to turn your focus to gratitude.Because even if things look tough today or for the next 3 or 6 months I can always find something or several things to feel very grateful for about my life. Simple things like, having a roof over my head or having access to the internet.

 

 

 

 

Photography: Diamond Oak PhotographyChevron Necklace : Jordan Loves James Jewelry

So this November, I challenge you, have you ever really sat back and acknowledged the blessings you have in your life – both big and small? Sit back, grab a cup of coffee and notepad/pen and let’s be ever so thankful together! Over the next 3 weeks, let’s discuss the things we are thankful for together!

For starters {and always}, I am thankful for all of you, my readers — regular (and the new ones as well) — who affirm me and challenge me week to week to bring new and aspiring content to TCE! With that, have a safe and enjoyable weekend! 🙂

P.S. There are some great sales going on right now including the Nordstrom sale where you can save up to 40% thru November 13th on their Fall Clearance items. I’m signing off so I can fill up my cart since my wallet has finally recovered from their Anniversary sale 🙂
!function(d,s,id){var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? ‘http’ : ‘https’;if(!d.getElementById(id)) {e = d.createElement(s);e.id = id;e.src = p + ‘://’ + ‘widgets.rewardstyle.com’ + ‘/js/shopthepost.js’;d.body.appendChild(e);}if(typeof window.__stp === ‘object’) if(d.readyState === ‘complete’) {window.__stp.init();}}(document, ‘script’, ‘shopthepost-script’);

JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.

Subscribe to get all the latest

Comments

  5. heather says

    Loved the post on focusing on what is important in life. I definitely agree what even when times are tough, there are things to be thankful for, so thank you for reiterating that. Love your outfit, too! 🙂

    Reply

  6. Nicole Kestenbaum says

    Gratitude–such a great topic that I'm also expressing everyday on my Instagram! We have so much to be grateful for and we forget when life get s a bit challenging. You're looking great btw!

    Reply

  7. Unknown says

    I love this post. I just stared practicing gratitude and throughout the day anytime something good happens like finding a great parking space, or saving money, I say how grateful I am. Its kind of a game now, I'm always looking for things to be grateful for, and that well never runs dry. Love the post and love the outfit! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply

  9. Michelle Heath says

    I am thankful for all the super cute outfits you put together! I love this challenge because there is so much to be grateful for and I feel it's getting lost in a sea of media lately. Thanks for bringing that back to the forefront!

    Reply

  10. Nancy Gutierrez says

    Really really great lesson. One that I always come back to and often talk to people about every year during the holidays. It's tough to take a step back at times and realize what's right in front of you and how grateful you should be.

    Reply

  13. Sheela Goh says

    It's true, what you said Bridget, there's something to be thankful for in every aspect of our daily lives. We just need to look a little harder, peer a little closer 🙂

    Reply

Leave a Reply