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Cory Chalmers
Posted: 04 February 2014 - 09:25 AM
 

Hi All!
Sorry I have been so absent lately, things are just extremely busy for me right now. I have been working with a business coach and he is helping me as a person, not just a businessman. With that being said, I want to share with you one of the exercises he has been having me do daily which I think has helped me a lot deal with the stresses of every day life. Each day for 21 days, I write down 3 things I am grateful for. That's it! Why is this important? We all tend to hold onto the negative things in life, instead of stepping back and appreciating everything that is good in our lives. I encourage you to try this, and remind yourself everything you have in your life that you are grateful for. It can be anything and everything from your health, to friends on this board, a beating heart, a roof over your head, etc. I think you can all find this helpful in reeling in the emotions that can cause us undue stress each day. Make your own list and post it here for the next 21 days. Can you commit to that?

My daily list:
1) God
2) My Family
3) My Health

Lets see yours now 🙂

 

Replies (579)

Dave
Posted: 24 February 2014 - 08:04 AM
 

I am grateful to be cancer free.

I am grateful to see tall trees standing like sentinels with branches outlined against the sky.

I am grateful for water to meet our needs for living.

 
SusanL
Posted: 23 February 2014 - 10:57 AM
 

Feeling blessed today by:

1. A good night's sleep

2. Day of rest ahead. Probably go for a walk after church.

3. New friends I'm making here in the neighborhood

Take care, and be gentle with yourself! There's only one you.

 
Dave
Posted: 23 February 2014 - 10:44 AM
 

I am grateful to be cancer free.

I am grateful for another opportunity to be a verb instead of a noun.

I am grateful for last week's adventure with crows that brought me a McDonald's Lord Business Happy Meal cup.

 
Dianne
Posted: 23 February 2014 - 09:53 AM
 

Today I'm grateful ~

that I could take a nightmare last night, tell myself in the nightmare, "no, this is just a dream and I can take charge of how it goes", and then I made it good......(I have bad dreams several times a week)

that I woke up refreshed and energized

that yesterday I increased my work time by over an hour

 
diane
Posted: 22 February 2014 - 09:00 PM
 

Today I am grateful for the sunshine
Grateful my neighbor came out and chatted for a long time when I was working on garage roof. He always has funny stories to tell.
I am grateful I have a fire going and warming me up.
Grateful I allowed myself to be outside all day in the sun and fresh air, and can accept dirty dishes will be done in near future.

 
Dave
Posted: 22 February 2014 - 05:19 PM
 

Thankful to be cancer free.

Susan L.
It has been long enough that I forget to remember this, but not just every birthday.

Every day is something to be grateful for and thankful within.

Maybe I should be posting that each day to redevelop a viewpoint.

 
Jess
Posted: 22 February 2014 - 12:44 PM
 

Dianne you are so sweet! You made my day!

 
SusanL
Posted: 22 February 2014 - 11:30 AM
 

Feeling grateful today for:

1. A quiet day. After raising three children I need some peace and quiet.

2. My younger sister's 53rd birthday today. She had cancer a few years ago and nearly didn't make it. So every birthday is a cause for celebration.

3. Plenty of books to read, which is my definition of wealth

Have a good day, remember you get partial credit for everything you sort and toss or donate! You don't have to finish everything . . . just keep going . . .

 
Tillie
Posted: 22 February 2014 - 11:10 AM
 

I am grateful that many posters here have health insurance.
I am grateful that the fancy, pretty, multi colored corn I picked up germinate so I can plant them and grow my own fancy, pretty multi colored corn this summer.
I am grateful that over twenty years ago I got to know all the old neighbors who lived on this road.
The last "old timer" died this week and now I am one of the "old timers" here.

 
Dianne
Posted: 22 February 2014 - 10:27 AM
 

Today I'm grateful ~

for a bright, sunny day that will hit 60 degrees

that I have the physical ability to clean the deck

that my darling daughter is always so cheerful and helpful!

 
diane
Posted: 21 February 2014 - 10:24 PM
 

Today I am grateful for:
ease of getting my blood tests done this morning
grateful I was able to drive to doctor appt. yesterday
Grateful I was able to schedule diagnostic test Monday and that my insurance will pay for most of bills

 
SusanL
Posted: 21 February 2014 - 02:50 PM
 

Today I feel blessed by:

1. Our small town, where you can get to know people

2. Feeling well enough to take a walk

3. I've heard from 4 of my sisters and brothers on facebook in response to posting an old family photo. Yay new scanning skills, thanks to my patient husband.

Take care and be kind to yourself! There's only one you.

sorry if this is a double post

 
Dianne
Posted: 21 February 2014 - 01:33 PM
 

Today I'm grateful ~

to read Jess's posts ~ they are so upbeat, insightful and forward moving! She charges up my youthful self!

to read that Karl has broken thru his fog and is accomplishing the tasks he chooses

for all the updates, sharing of difficulties, support and good ideas from everyone on this site

 
Tillie
Posted: 21 February 2014 - 01:31 PM
 

Today I am so grateful for the great sleep I got last night so I could wake up full of energy and happiness. 🙂
Grateful that I finally found Twinkles late last night.
Mr. Hoarder had accidently left him shut up in the truck.
Grateful for this absolutely beautiful day that I plan to spend all day out in. 😀

 
Cory Chalmers
Posted: 21 February 2014 - 10:56 AM
 

Today I am grateful for:

1) A good nights sleep finally
2) My wife is healing from her severe cold.
3) Going to the mountains tomorrow to look for a new home. We are trying to save some money up, so looking for cheaper living! We have spent most of our savings on franchising our business and want to build it back up so we are not cutting everything so tight each month 🙂

Have a great weekend everyone!

 
Barb
Posted: 20 February 2014 - 11:46 AM
 

I watched Alaska: The Last Frontier yesterday on the Discovery Channel. While I admire their pioneer spirit and ingenuity, I am so grateful for:
1. Indoor toilets
2. Central heating
3. Grocery stores and local farmers markets
4. Four seasons instead of a little more than 8 months of winter and a little less than 4 months of summer.

 
SusanL
Posted: 20 February 2014 - 11:10 AM
 

Feeling grateful today for:

1. My nephew's birthday, he's a fine young man

2. Got another box sorted yesterday. I can see the closet floor.

3. Colors all around, whether outdoors or inside. Thankful for my decent vision.

Have a happy and productive day, keep up the good work!

 
Tillie
Posted: 20 February 2014 - 11:06 AM
 

I am grateful for my neighbor/friend who gifted me her old sewing maching when she got her new one.
I am grateful to all the wonderful people who have donated such lovely fabric remnants and sewing notions to the charity thrift shop so that I could afford to buy them to make quilts with.
I am grateful for quiet peaceful mornings where I can drink my tea and wake up slowly.

 
Cory Chalmers
Posted: 20 February 2014 - 10:28 AM
 

Today I am grateful for:

1) Employees that have been going the extra mile for our customers on a regular basis. We get so many phone calls and emails thanking us for helping them beyond their wildest dreams and that feels great!

2) My health - so many people are sick around me and yet I haven't caught it...yet!

3) That my "To Do" list for the week, was completed yesterday! Now its time to get some extra stuff done in the office today.

Have a great day everyone. No matter what happens remember, the sun will still rise tomorrow for yet another day 🙂

 
Dianne
Posted: 20 February 2014 - 09:33 AM
 

Today I'm grateful ~

for my dearest Grace, my soul mate cat

that I was able to find the owner of a lost Boston Terrier yesterday

for my fat cat Mary and our soothing morning routine

 
SusanL
Posted: 19 February 2014 - 03:11 PM
 

Today's blessings include:

1. All the people who are willing to help me, I have trouble asking for help

2. We have plenty to eat

3. It's beautiful outside

Hope you all have a day filled with wonder! Keep up the good work - some is better than none!

 
Tillie
Posted: 19 February 2014 - 11:50 AM
 

Today I am thankful that I have free time to sew.
That my bananas are finally ripe & I can eat them now. 🙂
That even though there is always some household cleaning chore I could be doing I am content that my house is "clean enough" and I can play today without any guilt.

 
Barb
Posted: 19 February 2014 - 11:32 AM
 

I am grateful today for:
1. The bright sunshine that renews my spirit
2. The warmer temperatures that are giving my furnace a break.
3. The chance to start over again each day.
4. My brother who, though he lives far away, takes the time to send me a quick email or Facebook message and respond to mine.

 
diane
Posted: 19 February 2014 - 10:29 AM
 

I am grateful for:
Sunshine melting snow from last night
Becoming more aware of negative thinking and willingness to change it to positive.
Grateful for Cory, Tillie, Roxie, Dianne, Dave, and all the others that regularly post here.
Grateful that I can make some progress today.

 
Cory Chalmers
Posted: 19 February 2014 - 08:43 AM
 

Today I am grateful for:

1) Being able to talk openly with my wife to clearly and affectively communicate through even the smallest of issues.

2) My truck which has 140,000 miles on it, and I have never had any mechanical issues. (Knocking on wood)

3) My business coach which allows me to be the best I can be in not only my business, but in my every day life.

Have a great Hump Day everyone and keep up the incredible work!!!!

 
Dianne
Posted: 19 February 2014 - 07:39 AM
 

Today I'm grateful for ~

12 hours of good sleep

a daughter who can share tasks with me

my thin, old kitty Annie who needs her lovin'

 
diane
Posted: 18 February 2014 - 10:26 PM
 

Today I am grateful for:
This website and all the support it offers
Being able to stop after one thrift store today
Being able to clearly see the pain I was feeling and old coping behaviors, and willingness to change
Insurance woman that has the job of helping clients
find services they need to lead a healthier life
Happy no water is leaking in today
Grateful I spoke to a man with great suggestions for garage roof repair, until can be replaced.
grateful I am starting to feel better after writing all of this

 
Cory Chalmers
Posted: 18 February 2014 - 05:05 PM
 

I am late, but still made it! Today I am grateful for:

1) The warranty we purchased with my wifes car that has saved us thousands of dollars.

2) God, for saving the life of the fish and game officer whos truck we are cleaning after he was shot this weekend.

3) Getting our office manager back after being off 3 months because she had a beautiful baby girl 🙂

 
SusanL
Posted: 18 February 2014 - 11:14 AM
 

Giving thanks today for:

1. I lost another pound, need to avoid getting more diabetic

2. Repair man is coming to fix a broken duct

3. Fresh fruit in the morning

Hope you all have a happy and productive day!

 
Tillie
Posted: 18 February 2014 - 10:45 AM
 

Today I am grateful for all my clutter free zones.
Makes cleaning the house so easy.
I am thankful I have a washing machine even if it is a very cheap & crappy one.
I am grateful that I don't have to commute any where.

 
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