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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.

Texas Freedom | @oregongirl | Dec 12, 2018
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@karen00

@rosegold how are you? I don’t think I ever answered you. I think I was in the hospital. Bear with me if I’m repeating myself, but I passed out and EMT’s discovered I was in afib and eventually they found a clot in my lung. Anyway I’m home now, trying to come to terms with everything. Thank you for your note - how are you?

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@karen

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Texas Freedom | @oregongirl | Dec 12, 2018

You scare me. Clot in your lung. I have A fib. I was told not to worry. Just take deep breaths and relax. See whst i mean abiut doctors? U nealy passed out with my last episode

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Dec 12, 2018

Today I am grateful for being here on Mayo Connect because there are so many people that are my cyber friends around the table. I am also grateful that the prayer shawl group I joined in July, has asked me to assist them with some secretarial duties, and get them caught up on some record-keeping. It's nice since I have that experience and handle that sort of thing easily. Or else it's my OCD clapping its hands!
Ginger

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Dec 12, 2018
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@gingerw

Today I am grateful for being here on Mayo Connect because there are so many people that are my cyber friends around the table. I am also grateful that the prayer shawl group I joined in July, has asked me to assist them with some secretarial duties, and get them caught up on some record-keeping. It's nice since I have that experience and handle that sort of thing easily. Or else it's my OCD clapping its hands!
Ginger

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I'm grateful today for your delightful posts, @gingerw. They warm my heart and bring a smile to my face~ I'm glad to have you 'round the table~

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Dec 12, 2018
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@gingerw hey Ginger, you sound like you are doing well! Good for you! I have some challenges, but I know that I am strong and will handle things. You kind of have to be strong - a warrior - when you have fibro!

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@karen00 How funny that you mention warrior. I recently got a new car and I have named her DK which stands for Da Koa for "the warrior" in Hawaiian. Yes I am a warrior!

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lioness | @lioness | Dec 12, 2018
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@gingerw

Today I am grateful for being here on Mayo Connect because there are so many people that are my cyber friends around the table. I am also grateful that the prayer shawl group I joined in July, has asked me to assist them with some secretarial duties, and get them caught up on some record-keeping. It's nice since I have that experience and handle that sort of thing easily. Or else it's my OCD clapping its hands!
Ginger

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@gingerw I agree with you it is comforting to read all these post from cyber friends Tonight my grandson at school got my Christmas present and was so excited so he gave it to me tonight I am so grateful his Mom out of her busy schedule brought him over so I gave him his pokemon DVD it was fun to see him go over the hill excited

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karen00 | @karen00 | Dec 12, 2018
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@gingerw

@karen00 How funny that you mention warrior. I recently got a new car and I have named her DK which stands for Da Koa for "the warrior" in Hawaiian. Yes I am a warrior!

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@gingerw hey Ginger! are you Hawaiian?

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Parus | @parus | Dec 13, 2018

I am grateful for my 4 year old grandson and having an entire day with only him. We did many things and he loves my craft basket. I also was able to attend his 1st Christmas program for preschool. The sanctuary was standing room only. What a joy. Being a grandma is a privilege and a gift.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Dec 13, 2018
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@parus

I am grateful for my 4 year old grandson and having an entire day with only him. We did many things and he loves my craft basket. I also was able to attend his 1st Christmas program for preschool. The sanctuary was standing room only. What a joy. Being a grandma is a privilege and a gift.

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What a lovely post @parus . Today I'm grateful for the joy in your life!

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Parus | @parus | Dec 13, 2018

@hopeful33250 Awww...I am blushing. This gratitude group has been so encouraging and helpful. A wonderful group of folks. Okay time to stop as I am getting sappy. 🙂

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