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.

Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Dec 3, 2019

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@lioness I hadn't thought of them. Do have a lightweight pair that I used to use in the courtroom. Yes, it was that cold in there! Will dig them out for tomorrow. Thanks for the suggestion!
Ginger

Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Dec 3, 2019

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@parus I am glad you had the opportunity to get over to your son's house! Sounds good about the rhizomy. Do the drs say it will improve as time goes on? Any skiing in your future? ;))
Ginger

Parus | @parus | Dec 4, 2019

@gingerw Yes, I was advised it takes time. Why of course!!! Skiing-you are a hoot. Ha ha!!!

Parus | @parus | Dec 4, 2019

Grateful for friends here at connect. All of you help me more than you realize. I have not been remiss in not being around much. Sorry y'all, my health came first. Cyber hugs where needed. 🙂

Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Dec 4, 2019

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@parus You sound like such a strong person! Nothing seems to stop you! So what are you making with paper mache?

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Dec 4, 2019

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Hi @parus
Glad to hear that the rhizotomy has helped some and so nice to hear that you could attend a family gathering with your son. Great news!

Parus | @parus | Dec 4, 2019

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@becsbuddy Currently doing Christmas ornaments for grand kids and their cousins. I do them for the immediate cousins to let them know I love them too!! Once I get them completed I will "try" to remember to post them. It is a process. The waiting for them to dry is the toughest part.
Thank you for the affirmation and the reminder that I am strong in many ways as are so many here who have health issues and the constant drive to continue on. Strength in numbers.