Hey Lifebooster, Can you believe it's Thanksgiving already?
As I get older, seems like time goes faster and faster. I find myself doing more self reflection.
I think about my health. How can I optimize it so that I feel like I did in my 20's? (It's a never ending pursuit)
I think about my emotions. Am I being the calm in the storm? What triggers me and why? What am I insecure about that causes me to act a certain way?
I think about my relationships. Am I being there for my wife, my kids, my family, my friends, my employees, my customers, people in need? Am I being present? (Something I've struggled with my whole life. My head is always in the clouds) Am I aware of their true needs? Am I able to see through facades to really help them?
I think about my legacy and impact on this earth. Am I leaving the world better than it was? Am I doing my part?
What about you, do you think about those things?
Enough about me :-)
Here's a little update on Lifeboost:
It's Black Friday time! That means we have our big sale on Friday, so keep your eyes peeled!
SHIPPING REMINDER: This time of year is CRAZY for businesses, and that means more packages going out the door. AND that means USPS, Fed Ex, UPS, DHL, etc get backed up.
Sooo, since we aren't Walmart, Target, Costco, or any big box retailer that has priority over us Mom and Pop stores, there is a possibility that packages are late. This is why we set our Christmas shipping cut off date at DEC 12.
You have our word we will do everything in our power to make sure you get what you order on time. Please extend some grace to my customer experience team. They are under heavy stress and we understand that you are too.
MINDFLOW: We have all the ingredients! We passed all our testing, the ingredient deck has been approved, and now the bags are being printed. It won't be long now! (I know I keep saying that... trust me, it drives me bonkers how long it takes to bring out a great product. But, we don't want to settle for mediocre when we strive for incredible. I'd rather face the road blocks than bring out a product that you aren't satisfied with.
If you have product suggestions or flavors you'd like us to carry, please reply to this email and let me know! Would love your opinion. We take it SERIOUSLY.
It's Thanksgiving! Have you thought about what you are thankful for?
I am eternally thankful for you in my life. Thank you for having faith and giving my little business a shot.
We have a mission to be the healthiest, most delicious, low acid coffee on the planet, all while taking care of our farmers and preserving our wildlife and lands.
We take this very seriously and will only sell coffee that meets our strict standards!
As I sit here and reflect on what it means to be thankful, I wanted to stop and take a moment and count the little blessings that get taken for granted in our country.
I am thankful for the roof over my head.
I am thankful for a car that gets me from point A to point B so that I don’t have to walk miles.
I am thankful for a loving wife.
I am thankful for my son and stepson and the young men they are becoming.
I am thankful for my pups. They bring never ending joy to our household. As I have gotten older, their companionship has elevated my happiness meter daily. They're not just dogs, they are family.
I am thankful for healthy food to keep my body healthy.
I am thankful for AMAZING COFFEE (see what I did there :-) )
I am thankful for customers who believe in my mission (That’s you)
I am thankful to have friends who I can count on and who I can do life with!
I am thankful for our military that protects our freedom. Prayers, Positive Thoughts And Blessings to them and their families.
Being Thankful and Giving Gratitude is something I strive to do daily every morning, not just on Thanksgiving. It really lets me start my day off on the right foot.
Personally, every morning I'll write out 3 things I'm grateful for.
If you don’t know where to start, I read an article that was really impactful. I’ll summarize it here:
40 Simple Ways To Practice Gratitude:
- Keep a Gratitude journal and add to it everyday.
- Tell someone you love them and how much you appreciate them.
- Notice the beauty in nature each day.
- Nurture the friendships you have, good friends don’t come along every day.
- Smile more often.
- Watch inspiring videos that will remind you of the good in the world.
- Include an act of kindness in your life each day.
- Avoid negative media and movies with destructive content.
- Call your Mom more often.
- Cook meals with love, think of the people you will feed.
- Volunteer for organizations that help others.
- Don’t gossip or speak badly about anyone.
- Spend quality time with your kids.
- Remember to compliment your friends and family when they look good.
- Write a card to someone you haven’t seen in a while and tell them something nice.
- Add to your gratitude list daily, at least one more thing each day.
- When you think a negative thought, try to see the positive side in the situation.
- Commit to one day a week when you won’t complain about anything.
- Try to take note when people do a good job and give recognition when it’s due at work.
- Reward effort, if someone does something nice for you, do something nice for them.
- Meditate with your gratitude list, giving thanks for all your good fortune.
- Live mindfully, not worrying about the past or future.
- Thank the people who serve you in the community. The shopkeeper, the bus drivers, etc.
- Say thank you for the little things loved ones do for you, things you normally take for granted.
- Post quotes and images that remind you to be grateful around your house.
- Call into an elderly neighbor and say thank you for their presence in your life.
- Call your grandparents and tell them you love them.
- Embrace challenges and turn them into opportunities to grow.
- Send love to your enemies or people you dislike.
- Be thankful when you learn something new.
- See the growth opportunity in your mistakes.
- Help your friends see the positive side to life.
- When times are bad, focus on your friends who are at your side.
- When times are good, notice and help others.
- Make a gratitude collage, cut out pictures of all the things that you are grateful for.
- Make gratitude a part of family life, share it with each other during meal time.
- Practice gratitude at the same time everyday to make it a habit.
- Focus on your strengths.
- Share the benefits of gratitude with family and friends.
- Share gratitude each day by posting a tweet, Facebook post or Pinterest.
I thought this article had some really valuable insight. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut and think you don’t have anything to be thankful for.
You do! And remember you ARE worth it. You ARE Loved, You ARE valuable, You ARE important to others, AND YOU DO MATTER.
Once you start putting gratitude into practice, I bet your entire mindset changes. It has never failed me. Doesn't matter if you are religious or not.
There is power in rewiring your brain to a positive, kind, grateful mindset.
I feel better already! Time to go grab my cup of Lifeboost Coffee :-)
I appreciate you and am eternally thankful for you. Seriously. I Can't say it enough.
I'll leave you with this Lifeboost today: It is not joy that makes us grateful. It is gratitude that makes us joyful!
Blessings To You And Yours!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Dr Charles Livingston
Founder of Lifeboost Coffee
