Happy Thanksgiving!
We hope you had a great start to the school year and are doing well now that things are in full swing. It definitely helps that we’ve approached that time of year when we celebrate one festivity after another. We here at JPD hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving long weekend, filled with great food, friends and family, and plenty of relaxation.
You’ve heard time and time again that this is the weekend to reflect on what you’re thankful for. If you’ve found it hard to take that to heart, don’t worry, we all have. This is a good chance to take the exercise seriously – this year, treat it like an assignment and write out a list of specific things you’re thankful for. Push yourself to list as many people, things, and parts of your life as you can. You’ll put yourself in a more positive mindset, remind yourself of all the great parts of life, and get a good reminder of what really matters.
One thing to be thankful for is JPD and our many articles and career videos, as well as interviews with industry professionals. Have a great long weekend!
Regards,
Anthony Teles
Vice-President, Content
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