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Surviving Finals With Gratitude

Family, friends, fun, what gets you through?

Alanna Kenny
Dec 13, 2016
Grand Valley State University
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Surviving Finals With Gratitude

I go to an amazing university that challenges me and is preparing me for the future. I participate in extracurricular clubs and activities that make me feel important and included. I volunteer to make a positive impact. I eat well and I exercise so I have a body that allows me to do everything I want to. I have friends and family that love me and deeply care about me. I am blessed with an incredible life, but on days when I am feeling really stressed, anxious, and depressed, it can be easy to forget all of this. For those days, I am making a list of things for which I am grateful so that I never forget.

1. My parents

The number one thing that I am thankful for will always be my parents. They love each other and they love me unconditionally. This seems to be rare by today's standards, but I am so thankful for their outpouring of love. They are (and always will be) my unwavering support system.

2. My family

Beyond my parents, I am blessed with a family that is amazing. They truly care about me and my well-being. They always support and encourage me. I know a lot of people that think their extended family is crazy, but I can honestly say that my family contains some of the most amazing people you will ever meet. They are intelligent, hard-working, passionate individuals that I am so proud and thankful to be related to.

3. My friends

"Having friends" is something that until recently I have struggled feeling content within my life. I did not appreciate the friendships that I have enough and cared more about the quantity of friends that I had than the quality of friends. I am so thankful that I have a few high-quality friends that are amazing, inspirational, individuals that care about me.

4. My healthy body

I have a complete anatomy that works harmoniously every day which allows me to walk, run, and function in every way that I need it to. This is something that I often find myself taking for granted. If I had some sort of limiting physical condition my life would be so much different. I am thankful for my healthy body that works for me every day.

5. My education

I have been so fortunate to have incredible teachers throughout my education. I am not lucky to have the opportunity to attend a first class university where I am being challenged every day. My professors are incredibly intelligent individuals that are preparing me for the future and setting me up with amazing opportunities in the workforce.


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