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Gratitude Discussion Group
Hi everyone! Just before Thanksgiving @michellegraffradford posted a blog called Gratitude Changes Everything. She suggested three techniques to help incorporate gratitude into our daily lives:
- Start the Day with Gratitude (before getting up think of three people you are grateful for)
- Maintain a Gratitude Journal to record times when you are grateful
- Count Blessings – not sheep! (Review the day and remember moments of gratitude)
Her blogpost was so inspiring that a lot of us decided we wanted to form a Gratitude Group to keep the attitude of gratitude going. The blogpost area is not an ideal space for a big discussion group so I am moving the discussion over here to the “Just Want to Talk” Group. Let’s use this space to share and discuss our Gratitude Journey. I’m going to suggest that we each try to take a minute from the day and post here what has made us feel thankful today. It can be as small as a stranger’s smile on the bus or as large as fulfilling a major life dream – or anywhere in between. We can also discuss how we are doing with the three techniques. Sometimes it is easier to form new habits with support from others.
Michelle's full blogpost is at the link below. You may want to review it or print it out to help get started!
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/living-with-mild-cognitive-impairment-mci/newsfeed/gratitude-changes-everything/
I look forward to hearing from others in the Gratitude Group and to having others join us here! Thanks to those who already shared great stories. If you haven't yet, what gratitude will you share today?!
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In my time zone, we are about 5 minutes away from 2019. I'm grateful for what I have learned in 2018... and I'm grateful for the opportunity to try again in 2019 - to get some things right that I didn't before.
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6 ReactionsWishing you all the very best for 2019. I'm truly grateful to have you all - my friends in this Gratitude Group. You are THE BEST! Sending every one of you love, hugs, and happy new year wishes!!
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Hi Debbra,
So how is 2019?
Still have 21/2 hours to go.
I’m in California.
Jake
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4 Reactions@jakedduck1 - So far, 2019 is fabulous! The best one yet. Just wait until you get here and you will see what beautiful thing we have to look forward to!
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4 Reactions@debbraw me too it's 2hr yet no fireworks unusual here
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3 Reactions@debbraw You too and others here who have been helpful in 2018. May we continue to learn and grow in 2019. Nice to be remembered. Cyber space works in mysterious ways. Dick Clark you were missed.
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4 ReactionsGood morning and Happy New Year! Looks like there was a party going on here last night. Lol
Today I am grateful for a new book of blank pages where I can continue to write my story.
New Year Blessings,
JoDee
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6 ReactionsToday I am grateful for this warmish house, as it is under 40 degrees outside. Thankful also for the cyberfriends here on Mayo Connect, for the wisdom imparted and wide shoulders of support. Here is to a beautiful 2019.
Ginger
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4 ReactionsSorry I missed the party. I am thankful my little sister is retiring to FL with her hubby. I am happy for her. It would be nice to hear from her other than just Holidays. New Year’s greeting with picture of her happy world. This hurts me deeply. I am thankful for my cyber friends. I am so happy for her and so sad too. Why does she do this to her big sister?? I tell myself she means well. I did not respond to her glitzy text. I am starting my 2019 with caring people. Thankful all of you are here. She calls me toxic and for now I am. It will be okay.
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5 ReactionsI'm grateful that you are here, @parus! On to 2019 with good friends and caring people.
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