This Christmas has somehow magically renewed my hope and optimism for a better job in 2022. I feel refreshed and am feeling better. I've adopted an attitude of gratitude for all that I have in my life right now, including a job, even if I don't like my job. Last Christmas I was unemployed, I couldn't even afford any gifts for my family members and I was separated from my husband, on the brink of a divorce. Now, my husband and I are back together and we're very happy, I am employed and could afford gifts this year for my family at Christmas. So, I AM grateful.....

I also needed some much deserved time off from work. I have today off and I took next Monday off too. That's two four-day weekends in a row that I get. Even though I have a lot of work on my plate and cannot truly afford the time off, I had to take it for my own mental health. And it's helping!!!! Thank goodness.