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Gratitude Changes Everything May 2, 2020 | By Michelle Graff-Radford, HABIT Yoga Instructor (@michellegraffradford)Comment receiving replies
I'm not sure I know about the Grateful Technique from Oprah. I think I'm supposed to start the day focusing on the good things in my life instead of the usual worries about money, health, etc. It's difficult to think positive around here (suburban Chicago) at this time of year.
We had a terrible snowstorm Sunday/Monday that left mounds of snow everywhere and made driving difficult, if not impossible for me.
I'm an older woman who lives alone, and had to pay someone to clear off my car and move it out of the snowbanks.
But, I am fortunate that I did not lose power. My condo stayed toastie warm, and the roads cleared up yesterday and I could get around easily.
I just get so sad in winter. I hate the long, gray days, and the difficulty in walking outdoors due to the icey sidewalks. I wish winter did not exist.
So I'm grateful for some things but I need to stop obsessing over the things I cannot change.
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Hi @trueblue18 - that winter storm does sound difficult, but like @pearlbaby7 - I'm sure that retaining your electrical power and heat topped your gratitude list! On another subject, I'm sure it may have been confusing - I didn't mean to ask you about the Oprah technique... I meant to ask someone else. I'm hoping you will come over to our Gratitude Discussion Group to chat more. To join us there, just click this link:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/gratitude-discussion-group/
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I'm glad you didn't lose your utilities. That, I'm sure, was at the top of your gratitude list.
Chicago is one of those northern cities that make getting through the winter's grey, dreary days difficult. Have you talked to your doctor about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? There is info on Mayo Connect that can tell you more about it to see if this is a pattern that fits your experience. If so, starting your morning with the right lighting while you write in your Gratitude book can make your day so much better.
Wishing you a sunny day!