Gratitude Discussion Group

@debbraw Give yourself permission to take a break from the stress. I know that is easier said than done, but some relaxing music might help you get past this. Sometimes expressing anger is appropriate, but then so is working through it as best you can. If I am upset, I find I have to write things down in a journal or it keeps me awake at night. If I've written down my feelings, I can move past it. Many times the person we get angry about doesn't carry those feelings, but we do and it become our own personal burden until we find a way to let it go. Just being here and expressing gratitude is helping you. Carrying stress all the time affects your health, so do it for you to let go and begin anew tomorrow. We're here for you.

@contentandwell I sent you a private message with the yoga challenge info.

@debbraw we all have those days. Take a deep breath, get some sleep and tomorrow is a new day.

@debbraw Yes, we all have those times. Hoping you rest well.

@debbraw Ah, do you have a procrastinator husband, too? It's okay to let him know your expectations, and what will work for you. It's okay to let yourself feel bad, but don't stay there. An honest conversation about how you feel will do wonders for your peace of mind.
Ginger

Today I'm grateful it's Friday!! 🙂

Reconnecting with gratitude today...yes, it is Friday. 🙂 The weather is temperate instead of frigid. My daughter goes back to school on Monday. My injuries are healing. I have plenty to do at work, and had a couple of successes (read praise) yesterday. Going to see my sister this weekend and finally pitch in on the parents' 'apartment' - sounds like in a few weeks they'll be up here. Meanwhile Medicare is still authorizing rehab post-stroke for my mother, so praying her good side gets stronger and in the paralyzed side the swelling goes down...and that my father stays calm and reasonable (well all of us I guess). Happy New Year folks!

I am grateful that I had a good nite sleep and no leg pain today

Thank you all, Gratitude Connectors, I appreciate each and every comment. I loved how many of you mentioned sleep and/or rest. I think that is what got me over the hump - just a good night's sleep! I woke up today feeling more able to manage. And I have to admit to @gingerw - my husband IS a procrastinator, but it was ME, not him, that I was mad at for leaving things undone over the holidays!

So... today I am grateful for some of the very basics:
1. sleep/rest - and the ability to enjoy it and benefit from it (some people have problems sleeping or staying asleep. I don't)
2. food - when you are down in the dumps, it's important to eat whether you are hungry or not, several times a day. It keeps your blood sugar even.

Hoping all of you have good rest this evening!

Today I am happy to have time to sew. There is a deadline to get some tote bags done for the breast cancer support group. I am grateful I was home when our neighbor came tapping at the door. He is diabetic and needed something quick because he was going into a low blood sugar issue. He knows he can count on this and he knows if we are not home he can come into the kitchen and get something that'll help him immediately. I am hoping for a decent night's sleep which has eluded me the last several days.
Ginger