As we enter the last months of 2025, LEAN wants to celebrate you, our program participants! Thank you for trusting us and allowing us to tag along during your time of hope and progress! We recognize your strengths, abilities and resilience and we thank you for engaging with us! Along with this note of thankfulness and celebration, we also offer you an invitation:

BE THANKFUL FOR YOURSELF!

We’d like you to take a moment today to reflect on your personal strengths and abilities. Because self-esteem is linked to improved emotional health, we encourage you to take some time to think about the things you’re good at and what makes you unique and special. You’ve made the effort to improve your life and we can see the results. So, what did you discover about yourself?

Maybe you showed resilience when things got tough. Maybe you offered kindness when someone needed it most. Maybe you spoke up, took a risk, or simply showed up when it would’ve been easier not to. Maybe you stopped an unhealthy habit. These are not small things. These are the building blocks of growth and they are important in making future steps toward your goals. You are capable of more than you know. And we can’t wait to see where your strengths and abilities take you next.

WRITE YOURSELF A THANK YOU NOTE

Now that you have pondered on the things you do every day to help you grow, write yourself a thank you note. What are two strengths and abilities you are thankful for?

You have overcome difficult things in the past, YOU DID THE WORK!!! Now, give yourself a pat on the back. And remember, LEAN is available with resources to help you on your journey.