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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.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 6, 2020
In reply to @merpreb "@hopeful33250- I know that feeling Teresa. So much is taken up with an illness that it..." + (show)
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@hopeful33250- I know that feeling Teresa. So much is taken up with an illness that it seems like everything feels empty after a person has passed. I know that after my mom passed away I desperately needed that "empty time". After your mourning is further along you will begin to fill in the gaps of time with something else. What would you love to do most of all, forget expense right now!

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@merpreb I think for my birthday I'll get a facial! I feel a need to be pampered.

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Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Mar 6, 2020
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My birthday is on March 11. I understand the April issue as well because my dad died on April 2nd.

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March 4, I have 2 birthday twins.....one in St Augustine and one in San Miguel de Allende. It seems like March has lots of birthday folks that land in my world. So I will be watching you and wishing you joyful memories of your Mom.
Chris

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Mar 6, 2020
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@gingerw I'm better today. I was accused of saying something I didn't then got a dressing down from the manager here After I told her what I thought I felt better and everyone here has helped with there reaching out to me Parus especially 😇☕time

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@lioness- Are you referring to Connect where this happened?

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Mar 6, 2020
In reply to @hopeful33250 "@merpreb I think for my birthday I'll get a facial! I feel a need to be..." + (show)
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@merpreb I think for my birthday I'll get a facial! I feel a need to be pampered.

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@hopeful33250- What an excellent idea! Maybe get a group of friends too join you and then go out to celebrate?

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Mar 6, 2020
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Good morning @hopeful33250, @merpreb. I share your March issues and into April. When is your birthday Teresa? @merpreb?

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Hi! Mine is in October. I'm a scorpio!

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Mar 6, 2020

Remember everyone- We turn our clocks ahead one hour on Sunday. We will lose one hour of sleep! Spring ahead!

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Mar 6, 2020
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@merpreb I think for my birthday I'll get a facial! I feel a need to be pampered.

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@hopeful33250 Today is my husband's birthday. He is celebrating it by doing a semi-annual Dr appt.
Ginger

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Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Mar 6, 2020
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@hopeful33250 Today is my husband's birthday. He is celebrating it by doing a semi-annual Dr appt.
Ginger

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And today is Ellyanna’s 12th birthday. She is our “adopted” granddaughter. Happy birthday to your husband today. Celebrate! Chris

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Mar 6, 2020
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Remember everyone- We turn our clocks ahead one hour on Sunday. We will lose one hour of sleep! Spring ahead!

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@merpreb Think positive! And go to bed early instead of partying all night!

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Ellen | @helenfrances | Mar 6, 2020

Report on the Coronavirus: the young are doing well; the elderly are not fairing as well; I do not have the stats.

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