THE GRATITUDE LIST

The Gratitude List
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)

Dianne
Posted: 05 November 2014 - 10:31 AM
 

Today I'm grateful ~

to see glimpses of the wonderful adults my grandchildren will become

to feel hopeful

for one more Indian summer day

 
Dianne
Posted: 04 November 2014 - 06:09 AM
 

Today I'm grateful ~

to read others' grateful lists

for a good night's sleep

to wake naturally and clear-headed just before sunrise

 
Mel99
Posted: 03 November 2014 - 11:15 PM
 

Today I'm grateful...

that today is over. It was a not great day today.

but I'm also grateful because bad days like today make good days so much sweeter.

 
dave
Posted: 03 November 2014 - 01:22 PM
 

Thankful to have an hour back!

 
Dianne
Posted: 03 November 2014 - 09:41 AM
 

Today I am grateful ~

for some stirrings of excitement for the holiday season

for the unconditional love of my family

for pretty good health

 
Mel99
Posted: 02 November 2014 - 11:19 PM
 

Today I am grateful...

for a warm soft bed to sleep in

that I got to share two meals today with family or friends

that I saw a rainbow spot in the sky this afternoon/evening

 
Dianne
Posted: 02 November 2014 - 08:31 AM
 

Today I am grateful ~

that I can easily learn about new things like trumpet vines on the computer

that our heat works

that we didn't lose any trees during a windy night

 
dave
Posted: 01 November 2014 - 09:43 PM
 

I am grateful to have a house and a yard!

And for tylenol for my hands so I can still do cleanup in the yard.

 
Mel99
Posted: 01 November 2014 - 01:06 PM
 

Today I am grateful for...

Halloween fun!

The wonderful support from the awesome people on this board!

A warmer day than I was expecting

 
Dianne
Posted: 01 November 2014 - 11:50 AM
 

Today I am grateful ~

to see Diane posting and sharing her feelings in trust

to breathe thru my nose with no congestion

for fun Halloween times with my grandkids and their friends

 
dave
Posted: 31 October 2014 - 11:38 AM
 

Thankful for crockpots.

 
Dianne
Posted: 31 October 2014 - 05:53 AM
 

Today I am grateful ~

that my back feels much better

that I found tiny light bulbs for my tiny flashlight online

that I will have fun with my grandkids tonight

 
Dianne
Posted: 30 October 2014 - 09:24 AM
 

Today I am grateful ~

that Bitsy shares with us her struggles and her successes

that it's a new day

for neosporin and bandaids

 
bitsy
Posted: 29 October 2014 - 03:01 PM
 

i am so grateful for Dave's suggestions and encouragement.

 
Dianne
Posted: 29 October 2014 - 10:28 AM
 

Glad you enjoyed that Mel! 🙂 It made me laugh too which he REALLY didn't appreciate. But who can't laugh at being poop bombed? Even if it's yourself? Maybe he was just having a bad day.

Today I am grateful ~

for the smell of horses, hay and leather

for visine

for apple cider on an Indian summer day

 
Mel99
Posted: 29 October 2014 - 12:13 AM
 

Today I am grateful...

That I had another productive day at work and home

That I get to see my sweetheart tomorrow

that Dianne's story about the guy with the bird pooping on his head made me laugh!

 
Dianne
Posted: 28 October 2014 - 07:40 AM
 

Today I'm grateful ~

that I saw a pretty sunrise with pink clouds

that I liked the second guy who gave a fence repair estimate yesterday (the first one didn't seem like much of an outdoors person ~ he got really angry when a bird pooped on his head)

for autumnal smells in the woods

 
Mel99
Posted: 27 October 2014 - 09:57 PM
 

Today I'm grateful...

that today was a productive day at home and at work

that I had a really good conversation with my brother today

that we had really nice weather today and the lawn service mowed so the lawn looks really nice.

 
Dianne
Posted: 27 October 2014 - 11:03 AM
 

Today I am grateful ~

for mornings of waking gently

for a call from a company asking if they could come later ~ I appreciated them asking rather than stressing me out by showing up late

for the Today is a New Day thread which keeps me focused forward

 
Mel99
Posted: 26 October 2014 - 11:06 PM
 

Today I am grateful...

that I only have a 4 day week at work this week

that I have a decent job that helps me be able to pay the bills and everything

that I relaxed and rested today

 
Dianne
Posted: 26 October 2014 - 09:26 AM
 

Today I am grateful ~

that my back isn't awful and my spirits are brighter

that I saw bluejays playing in the early morning

that my next door neighbor was nice enough to send out an email about a loud party she was going to have last night

 
bitsy
Posted: 25 October 2014 - 01:20 PM
 

I am grateful that my son and his friend were able to get the old mailbox up and quickcrete it and it looks like it will be ok.

 
Dianne
Posted: 25 October 2014 - 10:12 AM
 

Today I am grateful ~

to see Darci back 🙂

that my back is better this morning than it was last night

that my daughter can help me

 
bitsy
Posted: 24 October 2014 - 01:24 PM
 

i am grateful that it is sunny and warm today

 
Dianne
Posted: 24 October 2014 - 09:51 AM
 

Today I am grateful ~

to see Diane posting 🙂

to have listened to my body not to overdue yesterday

that the animals are all old enough to enjoy a day of sleeping in

 
Mel99
Posted: 23 October 2014 - 10:52 PM
 

Dianne you are such a sweetheart! Thank you!

Today I'm grateful that I wasn't too swamped at work my first day back this week

I'm grateful (and a little terrified) that my boyfriend is putting in his notice tomorrow that November will be his last month in his apartment

I'm grateful that I get to have an actually fun meeting at work tomorrow 🙂

 
Dianne
Posted: 23 October 2014 - 10:17 AM
 

Today I am grateful ~

that Mel can enjoy the pleasure of holiday decorations and the ease of taking a shower at home!

for waking up without a headache

to have paid bills

 
Mel99
Posted: 23 October 2014 - 01:02 AM
 

Today I am grateful...

that I had a few minutes while waiting for the plumber and put out a few of my Halloween decorations (Halloween is my favorite holiday)

that I can shower at home anytime I want to now!

to have some great support

 
Dianne
Posted: 22 October 2014 - 08:41 AM
 

Today I am grateful ~

for a dear, old cat who tucks in close to me at night and snores softly

for a rainy day

for a sense of peace

 
Mel99
Posted: 21 October 2014 - 10:53 PM
 

today I am grateful for...

garbage day!

a nice lunch with my parents after today's doctor appointment

asthma medicine

 
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