Hi Kayelle. I do the same thing. I rush from one task to the next without stopping to notice what I have already accomplished, much less to admire it. That is a tiring road to travel in too many ways. At the end of the day, hours of activity, of ticking off bullet points on our to do lists, feel like something of a blur. Nothing stands out to be recognized or enjoyed. Instead, all we see are the list items yet to be addressed. We anticipate another day, and then another, without the spark we would experience were we only to stop and say, “Wow. Look what I did. I rather like that. I’m quite proud of it and of myself.” We would smile then and feel a rush of warmth, a wave of gratitude, to ourselves and the day. I am trying to do more of that, to use the more relaxed (believe it or not) pace of pandemic life to cut myself some slack. You definitely deserve to do the same. And, speaking of you as a teacher, I was talking about you with my daughter just yesterday, telling her how an article you wrote quite some time ago was my introduction to SEO, an explanation I could understand that lessened my intimidation. You made clear something I had thought of as unfathomable, and my work is still benefiting from your guidance. You may not realize how often you have done that for so many of us. You are definitely a teacher, and a gifted one, an accomplishment you should definitely savor. Meanwhile, savor the holiday season please. Best and brightest wishes to you and those you love. Alice