Thankful always; especially when it's a grind

Write down three things you are thankful for today and three reasons to push forward.

Inspired by maintaining gratitude during difficult periods

This illustration represents finding gratitude specifically during hard times, when effort feels relentless and results feel distant.

Gratitude practices often focus on easy wins: beautiful moments, loving relationships, comfortable circumstances. "Especially when it's a grind" suggests deliberately looking for things to appreciate when everything feels difficult.

The work combines gratitude with clarity of purpose - identifying your reasons for continuing.

Persistence has value, but so does knowing when something isn't working.

Is the current grind in your life moving you toward something meaningful?

Or is it time to reconsider whether pushing forward serves you?

What's keeping you going?

Find three things you're thankful for today and three reasons to push forward.

Use this as motivation during challenging but worthwhile pursuits, or as prompt to question whether the grind serves you.

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