In the face of life’s many ups and downs, how can we leverage gratitude, intention, and choice to face challenges and set our path forward? The reality is that despair and overwhelm can happen because so much of life is completely out of our control. How can we respond with empowering decisions instead of getting caught in the swirl of overwhelm and despair? The answer lies in adopting a mindset shift to embrace an attitude of gratitude, and this is a timely discussion for this week as we celebrate Thanksgiving here in the US. Join me for a closer look at today’s topic! Show Highlights: A shift in life can shake us to the coreLearning to hold the power of choice and agency when challenges occurThe high costs to us (and others around us) when we allow despair and hopelessness to take rootReclaiming our power through choice and gratitudeMake a perspective shift by embracing gratitudeChoose to be informed in decision-makingNurture relationships and meaningful connections in your lifeEmbrace possibilities and challenge the normsEstablish appropriate boundaries and be assertive about them Resources: Mentioned in this episode: The Leadership Challenge by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner Connect with Meg: Explore the STaR Coach Community and see what’s available there for you! Visit the STaR Coach Show YouTube Channel! Subscribe today! Join our live show taping on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm CT.  Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com.