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Gratitude Discussion Group
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?!
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@becsbuddy How colorful! I get hungry looking at it.
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1 ReactionToday I am grateful that the first quarterly check after my diagnosis of smoldering multiple myeloma went well. My doctor does not want to change any protocols at this time, which is fine by me. 2 days ago, I had a punch biopsy taken for a suspicious spot and we'll get results back in about 10 days. I have a history of malignant melanoma and other skin cancers, so this is not much of a surprise. The site is irritating me because of the stitches, but otherwise it's okay. I am also undergoing a regimen of topical chemo on my face so I will not be camera ready for anything in the near future. And of course that's fine with me too since I don't like having my picture taken LOL.
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6 ReactionsGinger!
You have a great attitude.
Let us know when you will be ready for the cover of__________________
Supply the magazine:
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4 Reactions@helenfrances 2. Outdoor Life; 3. Crafting Today. But don't hold your breath ;))
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4 ReactionsAfter you heal
Your before and after pictures will be on the cover of the new magazine:
COURAGE
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3 Reactions@helenfrances Ellen, you are so kind. Each one of us has their own batlles, either seen or unseen. It takes courage to face each day.
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I liked it more when I didn't know it was a puzzle. I thought it was the real stuff.
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4 Reactions@gingerw good to know you can maintain your sense of humor. I abhor having my picture taken too. I avoid them. Nothing new here which is fine with me. I am worn out by being so fatigued if this makes sense. I have been a recluse and don't mind being such. Still stopping by some.
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7 Reactions@parus Good to see you checking in! We do what is healthiest for us, even when others may be confused by our actions.
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