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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.

Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Feb 4, 2019
In reply to @debbraw "I'm very, very grateful today for the positive outcome of my knee surgery. The surgery was..." + (show)
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I'm very, very grateful today for the positive outcome of my knee surgery. The surgery was last Tuesday (1/29). Compared to my previous TKR in 2017, this time I'm stronger, I have more flexibility and I have less pain. On a little bit of a downside, I'm still having nausea and fuzzy-drug-brain - I guess this has to do with the anesthesia wearing off and the strong meds I'm taking (in my real life, I only take a one-a-day vitamin - so all of these new drugs have been a shock to my system). Anyway, I'm on the road to recovery and can't wait until my brain fog clears enough so I can catch up on posts here. (I did see some beautiful artwork that made me smile!)

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Good morning Debbra- I am so glad that your recovery is easier and the outcome is so positive. I feel that as I get older my tolerance for certain meds has declined and I get nauseous more often from pain pills. Ask for anti-nausea meds, they don't make you loopy, at least not me. Take care, take it easy!

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Feb 4, 2019
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@hopeful33250 No a couple of yearsvago

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@lioness Really lovely! How nice to have your home surrounded by so much of your talent, it must be gratifying😊

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Feb 4, 2019
In reply to @lioness "@merpreb very observant My art teacher drew the outline then we filled in other parts from..." + (show)
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@merpreb very observant My art teacher drew the outline then we filled in other parts from a picture so this part was .I'm going to try sometime to duplicate it but don't think it will come out the way she drew it The poetry is mine I 've had some published but long time ago really haven't done any lately have to be in the mood

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If possible, try to "be in the mood." I would love to see a short poem about Connect. Think that is a possibility? Wishing you a good day, @lioness.

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jodeej | @jodeej | Feb 4, 2019
In reply to @karen00 "@hopefulgirl Thank you for the reply. My brother had unemployment and it ran out. I tried..." + (show)
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@hopefulgirl Thank you for the reply. My brother had unemployment and it ran out. I tried to call a social worker her, but I got a recording saying to leave the info and they’d get back with me in THIRTY DAYS! Things are bad right now. I am in the valley!

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@karen00 I'm so sorry for your struggles. Unfortunately, social workers are extremely overworked and understaffed. (Speaking from experience) Working from home or even a simple part-time job could help. Are there any local social service agencies you can call?

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Feb 4, 2019
In reply to @karen00 "@hopefulgirl Thank you for the reply. My brother had unemployment and it ran out. I tried..." + (show)
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@hopefulgirl Thank you for the reply. My brother had unemployment and it ran out. I tried to call a social worker her, but I got a recording saying to leave the info and they’d get back with me in THIRTY DAYS! Things are bad right now. I am in the valley!

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Karen, I urge you to call them back. I find that many recorded answering machine message go unanswered. ❤

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lioness | @lioness | Feb 4, 2019
In reply to @hopeful33250 "@lioness Really lovely! How nice to have your home surrounded by so much of your talent,..." + (show)
@hopeful33250

@lioness Really lovely! How nice to have your home surrounded by so much of your talent, it must be gratifying😊

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@hopeful33250 Yes it is knowing that's my work My great,great, niece is 2 1/2 saw her yesterday such a joy

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lioness | @lioness | Feb 4, 2019
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@hopeful33250

If possible, try to "be in the mood." I would love to see a short poem about Connect. Think that is a possibility? Wishing you a good day, @lioness.

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@hopeful33250 I,ll think about it

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karen00 | @karen00 | Feb 4, 2019
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Karen, I urge you to call them back. I find that many recorded answering machine message go unanswered. ❤

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@rosemarya , Hi Rosemary, thanks for the encouragement! I’ll try it.......Karen

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karen00 | @karen00 | Feb 4, 2019
In reply to @jodeej "@karen00 I'm so sorry for your struggles. Unfortunately, social workers are extremely overworked and understaffed. (Speaking..." + (show)
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@karen00 I'm so sorry for your struggles. Unfortunately, social workers are extremely overworked and understaffed. (Speaking from experience) Working from home or even a simple part-time job could help. Are there any local social service agencies you can call?

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@jodeej I tried and had to leave my info on a recording which said they’d get back in 30 days. I’ll try again. Thanks!

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karen00 | @karen00 | Feb 4, 2019
In reply to @merpreb "@karenn00- I want to chime in too and hope that you and your brother's affairs can..." + (show)
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@karenn00- I want to chime in too and hope that you and your brother's affairs can straighten out quickly. I agree with JK- there are a lot of "jobs from home"! Go for it. Always wishing you better days ahead.

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@merpreb hi Merry, Thanks for the well wishes!

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