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.

Parus | @parus | Jan 31, 2019

In reply to @merpreb "@parus- Great idea. not because why parus?" + (show)

@merpreb Sorry. Lost my train of thought and not sure where I was going with it. It is 3 currently and no windchill today. Will check back in later. Currently having
Mind swamp issues. I am okay.

lioness | @lioness | Jan 31, 2019

In reply to @hopeful33250 "@jakedduck1 I feel the same way about housekeeping, Jake. That is why I pay my cleaning..." + (show)

@hopeful33250 I do same I hate cleaning but the floors are the worst so it takes me almost all day to sweep in between

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jan 31, 2019

In reply to @lioness "@hopeful33250 I do same I hate cleaning but the floors are the worst so it takes..." + (show)

@lioness Yes, my cleaning person does the heavy cleaning. The kitchen, bathroom floors and the counters, fixtures in both rooms and also runs the vacuum in the living/dining room. The dusting I can handle and the bedrooms are small so no need for help there. It is a good plan.

lioness | @lioness | Jan 31, 2019

In reply to @hopeful33250 "@lioness Yes, my cleaning person does the heavy cleaning. The kitchen, bathroom floors and the counters,..." + (show)

@hopeful33250 I agree

Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Jan 31, 2019

In reply to @merpreb "@jakedduck1- I hope that it didn't put too much of a strain on you, going out..." + (show)

@merpreb
Well actually @Mary I’m still recovering. Although it was quite an ordeal, not as traumatic as I feared. The lentils haven’t budged yet. Not much hope for their future I’m afraid. Maybe I should invest in one of those lights or a good psychiatrist.
Jake

Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Jan 31, 2019

Jake- Only if you are depressed Jake. I have a great recipe for lentils if you will make it. They last for a long long time so don't worry about not using them.

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jan 31, 2019

In reply to @jakedduck1 "@merpreb Well actually @Mary I’m still recovering. Although it was quite an ordeal, not as traumatic..." + (show)

@jakedduck1
😊🎈congratulations on making it through the grocery store.

Parus | @parus | Jan 31, 2019

In reply to @merpreb "Jake- Only if you are depressed Jake. I have a great recipe for lentils if you..." + (show)

@jakedduck1 Lentils are one of my favorite legumes. They are so versatile. I even sprout my own. Here they are with their sprouts. I think they are so cute.