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Gratitude Discussion Group

Posted by Debbra Williams, Alumna Mentor @debbraw, Nov 24, 2018

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?!

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Just Want to Talk Support Group.

lioness | @lioness | Jan 12, 2019
In reply to @contentandwell "@lioness You live in Malibu? Beautiful! We drove up there a few times when my son..." + (show)
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@lioness You live in Malibu? Beautiful! We drove up there a few times when my son lived in Hermosa Beach, and we dined once at a place name Geoffrey's. It really is a beautiful area.
JK

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@Contantandwell I live in Long Beech n a senior building we can go to roof as it has 2grills,furniture like a sitting area and tables During the fires I could see o e of the hills on fire. In 1964 I worked at Kaiser Permanente in Van Nuys for a year before returning to Pa.

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JK | @contentandwell | Jan 12, 2019
In reply to @lioness "@Contantandwell its on You Tube Don Fiore just did mine I do 3different ones a day..." + (show)
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@Contantandwell its on You Tube Don Fiore just did mine I do 3different ones a day ,yes look into them after a couple of days I noticed a free painless day

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@lioness Thanks. I will have to try to find some time to check this out.
JK

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jan 12, 2019
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@hopeful33250 he is starting out more intensive with 2-3 times a week. I will post his progress and some of the exercises she recommends!

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That sounds good. I'm wondering if reading out loud will be part of the therapy?

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jan 12, 2019
In reply to @lioness "@Contantandwell I live in Long Beech n a senior building we can go to roof as..." + (show)
@lioness

@Contantandwell I live in Long Beech n a senior building we can go to roof as it has 2grills,furniture like a sitting area and tables During the fires I could see o e of the hills on fire. In 1964 I worked at Kaiser Permanente in Van Nuys for a year before returning to Pa.

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Your senior building sounds lovely, @lioness

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JK | @contentandwell | Jan 12, 2019
In reply to @lioness "@Contantandwell I live in Long Beech n a senior building we can go to roof as..." + (show)
@lioness

@Contantandwell I live in Long Beech n a senior building we can go to roof as it has 2grills,furniture like a sitting area and tables During the fires I could see o e of the hills on fire. In 1964 I worked at Kaiser Permanente in Van Nuys for a year before returning to Pa.

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@lioness Oh, so you are fairly close to Hermosa Beach. My son lived two blocks from the beach so when we visited we always walked the strand. One thing for sure, you don't choose to live that close to the beach unless you are in fairly good shape and look great. I recall one of the Olympic volleyball players lived right on the strand. I think they do miss the beach but Denver is certainly an easier place to own a home, and much less congested.
JK

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lioness | @lioness | Jan 12, 2019
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@parus I am getting to my club still, about six days a week -- half for water exercise, the other half for the gym. It's the diet that's killing me. I do eat healthy foods, but I eat too much of them.
JK

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@Contantandwell just read on WebMd that to lose weight is eat a big bkft ,lots of protein then light rest of day more protein

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lioness | @lioness | Jan 12, 2019
In reply to @contentandwell "@lioness Oh, so you are fairly close to Hermosa Beach. My son lived two blocks from..." + (show)
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@lioness Oh, so you are fairly close to Hermosa Beach. My son lived two blocks from the beach so when we visited we always walked the strand. One thing for sure, you don't choose to live that close to the beach unless you are in fairly good shape and look great. I recall one of the Olympic volleyball players lived right on the strand. I think they do miss the beach but Denver is certainly an easier place to own a home, and much less congested.
JK

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@Contantandwell And less expensive Im sure Ive been to Santa Monica beach and San Pedro not sure if I was at Hermosa My sons friend lived there for awhile we did visit briefly.

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JK | @contentandwell | Jan 12, 2019
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Diet. Unfortunately I can relate. My doctor called and said “Your going on a diet” and “I’ve arranged for a you to see a Dietitian” and I was informed I’d be exercising every day. My doctor actually called the gym every week to make sure I had been there every day. She wants me to eat one way but my kidney stone doctor says I can’t eat those foods, at least not often because of the oxalates. I’ve lost at least 61 pounds. Getting ready to leave to donate platelets where I always get weighed. Hoping to have lost another 4 pounds.
Jake

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@jakedduck1 I was generally down almost 90 pounds. In the fall of 2017 I somehow lost about 10 more pounds without trying, but that quickly went back on. Right now my weight is about 8 pounds higher than what it was and felt good at, but I really would like to lose about 15 pounds more. It's always such a battle. As I have commented, I did have great success with myfitnesspal. Right now I just need to get my will-power back.
JK

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Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Jan 12, 2019
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@Contantandwell I live in Long Beech n a senior building we can go to roof as it has 2grills,furniture like a sitting area and tables During the fires I could see o e of the hills on fire. In 1964 I worked at Kaiser Permanente in Van Nuys for a year before returning to Pa.

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So, what did you think of Kaiser? My nieces best friend was a doctor there. My niece asked her what she thought of Kaiser. She said “it’s a great place as long as you don’t get sick.
Jake

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Parus | @parus | Jan 12, 2019
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@parus I am getting to my club still, about six days a week -- half for water exercise, the other half for the gym. It's the diet that's killing me. I do eat healthy foods, but I eat too much of them.
JK

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@contentandwell This I can understand. I have started measuring portions and using smaller plates. Chewing slowly which is a challenge. I have a tendency to gulp my food. I no longer need to eat fast. Need to drop 10. BMI is still okay but getting close to not being as such. I need more increase in my cardio. Harder in the winter.

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