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.

Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Sep 16, 2019

In reply to @becsbuddy "@jakedduck1 How about Meals on Wheels? No cooking or shopping!" + (show)

That’s an idea, no cooking or shopping is right up my alley. I never thought about it. I’ll have to check into that. Do you qualify for meals on wheels? Although I can stay alive but not sure it would qualify as cooking.

@lioness
The site you suggested, I get the impression you have to cook and there isn’t very specific information on the first or second page then you have to sign up before continuing.
Jake

Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Sep 16, 2019

In reply to @jakedduck1 "That’s an idea, no cooking or shopping is right up my alley. I never thought about..." + (show)

@lioness
It mentions ingredients, to me that mean cooking and you know how I feel about that!
Jake

lioness | @lioness | Sep 17, 2019

In reply to @jakedduck1 "@lioness It mentions ingredients, to me that mean cooking and you know how I feel about..." + (show)

@jakedduck1 Yes you have to heat it up in the microwave but all the ing. are in the T.V. dinner These are more nutritious then what you get in the store . When I fractured my back the first time my son and his wife sent me these at first I couldn't cook so it was a great help

sandij (Sandi James) | @sandij | Sep 17, 2019

Blue apron, home chef, sunbasket, freshly, etc all have ingredients and recipes that you have to cook.

Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Sep 17, 2019

In reply to @sandij "Blue apron, home chef, sunbasket, freshly, etc all have ingredients and recipes that you have to..." + (show)

@sandij
I recon I could check those sites out but the use of that nasty 4 letter word you used at the end is a definite turn off.
Meals on wheels sounds good. Since I’m capable of doing you know what although not very well I wonder if I’d qualify.
Jake

Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Sep 17, 2019

In reply to @jakedduck1 "That’s an idea, no cooking or shopping is right up my alley. I never thought about..." + (show)

@jakedduck1 You probably would qualify for Meals on Wheels. I’ve been a volunteer with them for about 15 years. Just give them a call and find out what requirements are. Our local Meals on Wheels even has a dining room for those who want to come and visit!

imallears | @imallears | Sep 18, 2019

In reply to @jakedduck1 "@sandij I recon I could check those sites out but the use of that nasty 4..." + (show)

@jakeduck
Go online and sign up to get the ball rolling for meals on wheels. You have to be 60, homebound, unable to prepare meals, have no one to assist you in shopping and preparing. You get one meal daily Monday thru Friday and, in some areas, frozen meals for the weekend. You can ask for diabetic meals or kosher and even vegetarian. They are federally funded but also rely a lot on donations. Not sure if someone comes to see you personally for an assessment. Some agencies may have an income requirement. I would say you have a shot. It would be great to have your main meal prepared . Delivery times vary but you can always reheat. And no, you can’t get candy 😏

FL Mary

Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Sep 18, 2019

In reply to @imallears "@jakeduck Go online and sign up to get the ball rolling for meals on wheels. You..." + (show)

@jakedduck1 You might just go ahead and call your local Meals on Wheels. They all have different requirements. Like ours is not federally funded and has a sliding scale. The worst thing they can say is No.

Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Sep 19, 2019

I’ll be grateful if I get through my surgery okay today, leaving now. Hope they don’t all have their way with me when I’m under but if they wanna be disappointed that’s up to them. Still waiting to be admitted, this is unreal.
Jake