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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.

Debbra Williams, Alumna Mentor | @debbraw | Jan 24, 2019

I'm grateful for my book club. We met today. There are 6 of us and several are women that I don't really even know that well, but these women make me think! They challenge my assumptions, ask great questions and make me see the world in a different way. I'm fortunate to have these women in my life.

@jodeej - Glad you are recovering from the stomach bug.

@lioness - Thanks for the info on tapping. I'm going to google it and learn more when I have some down time. You asked about my knee replacement. It's scheduled for next Tuesday (1/29). Unfortunately I'm battling allergies to pollen. I'm congested, runny nose, weepy eyes, and no energy. In this week leading up to surgery, I'm not even supposed to be taking vitamins and certainly not any NSAID's. Anybody have recommendations for what could help my congested nose without causing a problem with my pre-surgery instructions?

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JK | @contentandwell | Jan 24, 2019
In reply to @jodeej "@contentandwell it is currently 8° here at 7:00 p.m. :p ick. Tim's therapy is of to..." + (show)
@jodeej

@contentandwell it is currently 8° here at 7:00 p.m. :p ick.
Tim's therapy is of to a good start. She has him practicing some simple math, writing out steps for tasks and practicing sorting a deck of cards while watching tv or talking to me to practice divided attention while doing a task. He really send to like it. I'm praying it helps.
Blessings,
JoDee

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@jodeej I am so glad it seems to be helping, and I am praying right along with you.
The temperature got up into the 50s here today! It would have been nice except it was raw and rainy.
JK

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jan 24, 2019
In reply to @debbraw "I'm grateful for my book club. We met today. There are 6 of us and several..." + (show)
@debbraw

I'm grateful for my book club. We met today. There are 6 of us and several are women that I don't really even know that well, but these women make me think! They challenge my assumptions, ask great questions and make me see the world in a different way. I'm fortunate to have these women in my life.

@jodeej - Glad you are recovering from the stomach bug.

@lioness - Thanks for the info on tapping. I'm going to google it and learn more when I have some down time. You asked about my knee replacement. It's scheduled for next Tuesday (1/29). Unfortunately I'm battling allergies to pollen. I'm congested, runny nose, weepy eyes, and no energy. In this week leading up to surgery, I'm not even supposed to be taking vitamins and certainly not any NSAID's. Anybody have recommendations for what could help my congested nose without causing a problem with my pre-surgery instructions?

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@debbraw
Have you tried saline nasal sprays?

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jan 24, 2019
In reply to @jodeej "@contentandwell it is currently 8° here at 7:00 p.m. :p ick. Tim's therapy is of to..." + (show)
@jodeej

@contentandwell it is currently 8° here at 7:00 p.m. :p ick.
Tim's therapy is of to a good start. She has him practicing some simple math, writing out steps for tasks and practicing sorting a deck of cards while watching tv or talking to me to practice divided attention while doing a task. He really send to like it. I'm praying it helps.
Blessings,
JoDee

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Good to hear, @jodeej

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lioness | @lioness | Jan 25, 2019
In reply to @debbraw "I'm grateful for my book club. We met today. There are 6 of us and several..." + (show)
@debbraw

I'm grateful for my book club. We met today. There are 6 of us and several are women that I don't really even know that well, but these women make me think! They challenge my assumptions, ask great questions and make me see the world in a different way. I'm fortunate to have these women in my life.

@jodeej - Glad you are recovering from the stomach bug.

@lioness - Thanks for the info on tapping. I'm going to google it and learn more when I have some down time. You asked about my knee replacement. It's scheduled for next Tuesday (1/29). Unfortunately I'm battling allergies to pollen. I'm congested, runny nose, weepy eyes, and no energy. In this week leading up to surgery, I'm not even supposed to be taking vitamins and certainly not any NSAID's. Anybody have recommendations for what could help my congested nose without causing a problem with my pre-surgery instructions?

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@debbraw When in doubt I turn to Vick's. Under nose ,bottoms if feet before bed hot tea Mine are terrible today must be the weather

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Parus | @parus | Jan 25, 2019
In reply to @dawn_giacabazi "Good morning!! I’m grateful for salt & above zero temperatures today!! Lovely icy mess here. Calling..." + (show)
@dawn_giacabazi

Good morning!! I’m grateful for salt & above zero temperatures today!! Lovely icy mess here. Calling for temps to be -20 by next week.

Blessings
Dawn

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@dawn_giacabazi Not as cold here as in about the minus category. Thankful there is the hope of Spring. Things have been icy here too. 🥶

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Parus | @parus | Jan 25, 2019
In reply to @lioness "@debbraw When in doubt I turn to Vick's. Under nose ,bottoms if feet before bed hot..." + (show)
@lioness

@debbraw When in doubt I turn to Vick's. Under nose ,bottoms if feet before bed hot tea Mine are terrible today must be the weather

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Hey y’all it must be the weather which is indicative of hope on the horizon!

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Parus | @parus | Jan 25, 2019
In reply to @contentandwell "@jodeej I am so glad it seems to be helping, and I am praying right along..." + (show)
@contentandwell

@jodeej I am so glad it seems to be helping, and I am praying right along with you.
The temperature got up into the 50s here today! It would have been nice except it was raw and rainy.
JK

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@hopeful33250 That sounds cozy for sure.

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jodeej | @jodeej | Jan 25, 2019
In reply to @contentandwell "@jodeej I am so glad it seems to be helping, and I am praying right along..." + (show)
@contentandwell

@jodeej I am so glad it seems to be helping, and I am praying right along with you.
The temperature got up into the 50s here today! It would have been nice except it was raw and rainy.
JK

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@contentandwell 50's with rain is just a damp cold. It's hard to get warm. It makes for a good soup day!

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jan 25, 2019
In reply to @debbraw "I'm grateful for my book club. We met today. There are 6 of us and several..." + (show)
@debbraw

I'm grateful for my book club. We met today. There are 6 of us and several are women that I don't really even know that well, but these women make me think! They challenge my assumptions, ask great questions and make me see the world in a different way. I'm fortunate to have these women in my life.

@jodeej - Glad you are recovering from the stomach bug.

@lioness - Thanks for the info on tapping. I'm going to google it and learn more when I have some down time. You asked about my knee replacement. It's scheduled for next Tuesday (1/29). Unfortunately I'm battling allergies to pollen. I'm congested, runny nose, weepy eyes, and no energy. In this week leading up to surgery, I'm not even supposed to be taking vitamins and certainly not any NSAID's. Anybody have recommendations for what could help my congested nose without causing a problem with my pre-surgery instructions?

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Hello @debbraw

My book club members are great as well! Last month we read a Space Between Words, an awesome novel. We had the best discussion time. At a small book club you really get to know people. I'm thankful for my book club as well!

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