by Hope
It is official, the holiday season is upon us…Happy Halloween everyone!
I’m not a big Halloween fan. There have been years when we handed out candy, but for the most part, other than eating candy corn by the bowlful, I typically ignore Halloween. But tomorrow kicks off my favorite part of the the beginning of the holiday season…a month of gratitude culminating with Thanksgiving!
I thought resurrect an old posting habit and challenge the BAD community to participate in a #monthofgratitude challenge. I have been to the very depths of despair financially. And I have had some really amazing wins financially. And, of course, everything in between.
It’s our mindset, our ability to hold on to HOPE for a better time, a better outcome, a better job. So this challenge is about mindset. Every day, the beginning or the end of the day, post on one (or all) of your social media platforms something that you are grateful for. It can be as simple as the moment of silence you get before the house stirs in the morning. Or that the sun is out after rainy, cold weather. Maybe you got a bonus or raise or new job or second job. Maybe your moody teen said thank you – shocker, I know.
But every day for the month of November, post a gratitude post and tag it with #monthofgratitude and #BADCommunity. I want to come find your posts. Tell me, are you in?!
Hope is a resourceful and solutions-driven business manager who has spent nearly two decades helping clients streamline their operations and grow their businesses through project management, digital marketing, and tech expertise. Recently transitioning from her role as a single mom of five foster/adoptive children to an empty nester, Hope is navigating the emotional and practical challenges of redefining her life while maintaining her determination to regain financial control and eliminate debt.
Living in a cozy small town in northeast Georgia with her three dogs, Hope cherishes the serenity of the mountains over the bustle of the beach. Though her kids are now finding their footing in the world—pursuing education, careers, and independence—she remains deeply committed to supporting them in this next chapter, even as she faces the bittersweet tug of letting go.
Since joining the Blogging Away Debt community in 2015, Hope has candidly shared her journey of financial ups and downs. Now, with a renewed focus and a clear path ahead, she’s ready to tackle her finances with the same passion and perseverance that she’s brought to her life and career. Through her writing, she continues to inspire others to confront their own financial challenges and strive for a brighter future.
Well, since I do not participate in any social media I can’t do it electronically but I will make an effort to think grateful thoughts each day. It’s pretty automatic for me anyway because life is so good. Work was an awesome journey and now after six years of retirement with no money issues and a wonderful spouse for the last 44 years it’s hard not to be grateful. I can still play hard tennis, catch lots of fish, hike for miles and mentor students as a volunteer. To borrow a line from a famous personality, I’m doing better than I deserve!