Why starting your day with gratitude will change everything ✨ {The Virtual PM Newsletter}


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Hi Reader,

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it feels like the perfect time to reflect on what we’re grateful for.

If you’re feeling like you’re running on empty, this is your sign to take a step back. And gratitude is a powerful tool that can completely reshape how you see challenges and setbacks.

It shifts our mindset from scarcity—focusing on what we lack—to recognizing and appreciating the richness already present in our lives.


On that note, I want to share this quote by Melody Beattie: "Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow."

When we cultivate gratitude, we also begin to see the world differently. Instead of obsessing over what we don’t have, we become more attuned to the blessings, opportunities, and relationships that surround us.

In my latest article, I share how practicing gratitude can transform your perspective—even when life can sometimes feel like a mess.

I also laid down the three simple ways you can practice gratitude today in the infographic below.

As we head into Thanksgiving, I want to thank you for being part of this community and for taking the time to read my emails.

Your support inspires me to keep creating and sharing, and it’s my hope that the insights, stories, and resources I provide bring real value to your life—whether it’s helping you tackle challenges, grow in your leadership journey, or simply pause and reflect.

Thank you for allowing me to be a small part of your personal and professional growth. It’s a privilege I don’t take lightly. 🙏🏽

If you’re ready to take this season of gratitude to the next level, I’ve got something special for you:

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As you gather around the table this upcoming Thanksgiving, take a moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate the good.

Let gratitude guide you not just this holiday season, but every day.

P.S. What’s ONE thing you’re grateful for today? Hit reply and share—I’d love to hear from you. Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

Virtually Yours,

Donna Franklin West, MHA, PMP, CSM

CEO, The Virtual PM

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