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 25, 2019

In reply to @jodeej "@contentandwell 50's with rain is just a damp cold. It's hard to get warm. It makes..." + (show)

@jodeej You are so right the cold is bone chilling

Parus | @parus | Jan 25, 2019

I just took my trash out to the dumpster. I was surprised by how it felt pleasant at 17 degrees. Lots of sunshine and no wind. I wouldn’t want to stay out there long. Kind of gave me a little energy boost. Thankful I took my trash out!! Happy Friday all.

lioness | @lioness | Jan 25, 2019

In reply to @parus "I just took my trash out to the dumpster. I was surprised by how it felt..." + (show)

@parus that is refreshing and yes don't stay out too long of course hot chocolate is good 😋

Debbra Williams, Alumna Mentor | @debbraw | Jan 25, 2019

@lioness - I LOVE your new profile photo. I think I had my hair cut a lot like yours today! Also, didn't know about Vicks on the bottom of feet. Will try it tonight. (already put it in front of my nose)

@hopeful33250 - I'm using nasal spray. And the surgical nurse told me I can have antihistamines... so I'm taking Allegra (OTC). Hoping this stuff builds up in the body because I'm still feeling fairly rough.

@parus - your comment was the essence of optimism... you have described 17 degrees in the absolute best way I've ever heard. I love it!

For today, I'm grateful that all those federal employees are back to work. This is not in any way political. Republican, Democrat or whatever... My heart just ached for these people who were out of work for weeks through no fault of their own.

JK | @contentandwell | Jan 25, 2019

@hopeful33250 I think I need to find a book club around here.
JK

jodeej | @jodeej | Jan 25, 2019

In reply to @debbraw "@lioness - I LOVE your new profile photo. I think I had my hair cut a..." + (show)

@debbraw I agree about the workers. My heart ached for them. I hope the mess gets straightened out.

jodeej | @jodeej | Jan 25, 2019

In reply to @contentandwell "@hopeful33250 I think I need to find a book club around here. JK" + (show)

I want to find a book club also. My sister had belonged to the same one for a number of years. They have such a good time!

JK | @contentandwell | Jan 25, 2019

In reply to @parus "I just took my trash out to the dumpster. I was surprised by how it felt..." + (show)

@parus sometimes cold air really can be invigorating. There are a few times that are stuck in my mind from ski vacations, when we were walking around the little town in the evening. It was cold, but it actually felt good. I think that's the difference between a dry cold and one in a more humid area.
JK