The Daily Gratitudes
A gratitude list is the foundation of a Habitual Ritual
This is the place to hone your Habitual Ritual.
Here you can practice the two key habits in the Habitual Ritual:
Make a list of what you’re grateful for - by posting your gratitudes as a comment below
Consume other people’s gratitudes - by reading a few posts of what others are grateful for. Feel free to respond to any gratitude with a comment.
We encourage you to bookmark this page and visit it each day to maintain a thriving mindset. Our dream is one billion happier people and one thing is for certain - we need a movement to make this happen and hope you’ll invite your network to join us here. As a community, we will master grateful leadership and together we will help populate our workplaces and the world with one billion happier people.
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Guest Contributor for week of September 28 - Matt Wight
United General Insurance Corp
United General Insurance Corporation has been providing auto, recreational, and commercial vehicle insurance in New Brunswick for over 30 years. A local company first started by the New Brunswick Mutual insurers, it has evolved into a reputable and trusted partner to the Maritime Mutual Community protecting over 8000 policyholders. With superior 24 hours a day claims service where the client comes first, United General has a policy designed for you and the vehicle you drive. Providing security and stability to the Maritime policyholders, we are committed to keeping our costs low making our premiums affordable. On January 1, 2019, Farm Mutual Re in Cambridge, Ontario acquired United General. Farm Mutual Re provides financial stability and insurance capacity to the Mutual insurers in Canada. With expertise in insurance product development, analytics, claims management, and loss control, their presence as United General’s parent company strengthens our company and the people who work here.
Why gratitude is important to me
My name is Matthew L. Wight , I am the CEO of United General Insurance Corporation. I was born and raised in South Eastern, New Brunswick. I lived in both Shediac, the lobster capital of the world, and Dieppe which is the largest Acadian city in the world growing up! I attended Dalhousie University in Halifax and have now worked in the financial and insurance sector for over 20 years. My insurance career covered claims adjusting and leadership. Currently, I live in Grande-Digue, NB with my wife Tanya and my 2 daughters, Olivia and Evelyn. Gratitude, to me, is the recognition that none of our achievements are earned alone. Every success carries the fingerprints of those who encouraged, challenged, supported, and believed in us. It’s a way of saying, “You matter. You made a difference.” In expressing gratitude, we acknowledge that our progress, personally and professionally, is built on shared effort, shared belief, and shared commitment. Excellence is achieved by teams, not individuals.
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As we head into the fall (see above) there's a bit of a dip in the overall sense of gratitude folks are feeling but I (personally) have a sense that this is going to change over the next couple months.
Friday October 2, 2026
Steve’s Gratitudes
Gratitude
While I haven't been talking about the heaviness I've been feeling over the last few weeks, it's because I know it's temporary. That said, I am super grateful to have a simple little gratitude practice that helps reorient my mindset - every single day - especially on the difficult days !
Happy Friday.
Today I’m grateful for:
an amazing partner and support system - personal and professional
October - I think I'm looking forward to every single day for a different reason
learning about Salon Dinners - more next week on my blog !
What are you grateful for today ?
Have a fantastic weekend !
Matthew’s Gratitudes
Gratitude for Those who have our backs
Today I'm grateful for:
I’m grateful for the people who stand with me in both success and struggle.
I’m thankful for those whose loyalty is steady and unseen.
I appreciate the ones who quietly support, defend, and believe in me when it matters most.