Daily Gratitude Diary

Hecateh · Daily Gratitude Diary

Been thinking for a while that we should have a daily gratitude diary on here.

A regular post to say what big and little things that we are thankful for in our life. Apart from anything else there is proof that 'counting' your blessings in this way does actually lead to better emotional health. On another site I saw the following post and thought it would be a good start.
If the thread is popular will make it a sticky

Nannyp

Oh blimey Helen, that says it all.

dragonfly

I am thankful for not having morning sickness when pregnant, my little part time job, sites like this and food prices at asda! The good health we have all had up tuntil now and hopefully as long as possible.

Is this what you ment hel?

Hecateh

That and anything else, Sarah,

The good things, the light moments of things that are not so good and the positives that come out of the crap or are hilighted by the crap.

Like at the moment I am trying to be thankful for my central heating breaking down -
so

I'm thankful because when it is fixed I'll appreciate it all the more
and
I guess I'm burning calories trying to keep warm at the mo.
I have found a decent repair man who seems both customer friendly and good at his job
And I don't have anyone vulnerable living here for which the cold would be a real danger unlike for me for whom it's just uncomfortable.

I'm happy that when I am out walking I meet people to smile at and acknowledge and sometimes chat to.

I'm happy that I rescued a hedgehog family in the garden the other day. though I suspect the young ones are too young to make it through the winter unless it is very mild.

They had hibernated under a pile of dead grass in the garden - luckily I found them before I started my bonfire and relocated them safely - in a pile of grass and leaves, under the hedge. There were two very young ones though and I think they must have been born at the wrong time of year. Am I wrong in thinking the young are normally born May/June time?

Nannyp

I am thankful that I am walking the walk, and taking care of myself again.
I am now saying No, rather than Yes, and this means I can make choices.

angelfruit

I have kept a Gratitude Journal for some years now, since first seeing it on Oprah when I was suffering from post natal depression.

Today, I am thankful for:

the sunshine
friends (fleshy, cyber, new, old and everything in between)
wonderful sites that encourage and promote a positive attitude
my children -- for being annoying and giving me great pleasure (in equal measures)
my husband - who has gone to do the shopping
being able to have a lie in this morning
it being Sunday and not having to go to work
my health, my happiness and having a holiday to look forward to

xx

Hecateh

Today I'm grateful for

The sunshine - so I can work in my garden
The work in my garden so I can burn calories doing something useful.
The fact that my garden is actually beginning to look half decent (only lived here 7 years)
The fact that it's forecast to be dry this week and not windy - so I have a bonfire planned for Tuesday evening to get rid of all my hedge cuttings and prunings.
My luck in getting some good 'scrabble' letters today (yesterday they were all crap)
My strange memory - that sometimes lits me down on important things (Like dental appointments) but remembers obscure words that have been used against me in 'scrabble'!

dragonfly

Today I am greatful for the car not exploding when i started the engine as i have a petrol leak.

dragonfly

Oh, and i am thankful the Excellant bargain i got for danni in woolworths this morning too!!

And how sexy hubby looks today too...

and danni smiling at me instead of whinging!! :flower:

dingsy

I'm grateful for

Scotland are through to the quarter finals in the rugby world cup

We lifted all the mulch from the back garden(too attractive for the cat next door..), replaced it with slate chippings-and it looks fantastic, especially as it's now shiny because of the rain.

The first home made soup of the autumn ("soup to dance on", as my Mum used to call it), was just so nice that I had 2 bowls.

My heart continues to burst with pride at Iain continuing to clear his friend's workload at weekends, to enable his friend to return home to spend time with his terminally ill Mum.

Brian only made me eat 2 hunks of chocolate, rather than the 4 he forced me to eat yesterday.

Jennifer cooked her first Sunday lunch in her new home, and brought us round a portion to taste-and it was lovely.

Rolling on the floor playing with Rosie, and feeling confident that she's well.

Knowing that you're all only a keyboard's reach away....

Nannyp

I am grateful that my back aches......it lets me know that I spent a long, warm, Autumnal day, gathering and de hsking chestnuts, in my garden.
I am grateful that I am feeling overwhlemed by the chestnuts that need gathering...it reminds me that I am living my dream, and am fit enough and healthy enough to gather them and process them.
I am grateful for the telly...it let's me see how lucky I am not to be living in war torn countries, and that I am not a monk in Burma.

angelfruit

Today, I am grateful for ....

Hecateh

Today I'm grateful for
the misty morning - the view over the countryside is so lovely when it seems to be floating over the mist.

The roads were not too busy so I got to my course in time - even though I set off late - then the taci bringing the particpants was late so I had an hour 'prep' time.

Knowing I'm starting another training course tomorrow so at least starting to bring some cash in.

It being another lovely autumn day - and I'm going back out in my garden if a bit - to work of the calories from the biscuits I munched this morning.

Electric showers - so that I can keep clean even though my heating isn';t working so I have no hot water.

The fact that I live alone so no one has had to put up witht he fact that my shower this morning was the first for 4 days (Hate being clod when getting dressed)

dragonfly

Today Im greatful for dannis morning smiles, my husband not working and finding out how good mini rolos taste!

angelfruit

Wow - today I am grateful for ....

- getting a connection through my broadband provider
- having the gasman come and install my old Dad's new cooker
- getting another emergency appointment for my Dad on Monday
- being able to successfully bandage Eadie's foot after she went over on it
- having the patience to survive yet another traumatic day
- there only being another few days until I go on my holidays

dragonfly

Today I am grateful for the humble grape....
I started back on a monitored diet today and I was craving sweet badly... VERY badley like a cigarette craving. So.. I hate some grapes and the craving went away.

(we wont mention the rice pudding and 3 choco dijestives i had after dinner lol)

Hecateh

Today I am grateful for the lovely weather - long may it continue. Winter doesn't seem half as long if autumn is like this
For the weather enabling me to get out in the garden for 6 hours today - digging and weeding and planting and lopping - the time flies by - I never think about food whilst I'm doing it - until I'm really hungry and then because of all the calories I have burned I can have a proper meal.

For being fit enough to do the garden - Last year I would never have believed that I was capable of doing so much.

For the fact that, though my hands ache after the gardening and hurt in the night - so long as I actually keep using them they don't hurt during the day. (Think its the beginnings of arthritis as both my parents have it.)

For my friends who have booked a week on a narrow boat in Staffordshire and asked me to come along and join them part of the week. Total chill - although alcohol consumption will be 'generous'

Guest

Today, I am thankful for ...

...the lovely warm sunshine that has been with us for many days now.

... my wonderful husband and all he does for me.

... for finally finding some decent curtains at a sensible price.

dragonfly

that i can keep my temper when faced with a situation that could have easily turned nasty today!!

That chocolate exists !

Guest

I am grateful everyday that I am the person I have become and that I live the life that I do.

Today I am particularly grateful for:

- the sense of humour that was there when I had to climb through the boot of the car to get into and out of the window to get our after the lock broke!

- my strong belief in not being intimidated by the fact that when I was driving home this evening the alarm on my car kept setting itself off - noise and lights!!!

- my ability to just accept things after I burnt the curry that I made last night for this evenings dinner (bearing in mind I burnt it just abit last night as well!)

Hecateh

It's good when you can pick out the positives in (minor) disasters isn't it.

Hecateh

Today I'm grateful for

this fabulous autumnal weather - the winter seems a lot more manageable if it doesn't start til after bonfire night.

My fabulous friends on the boat last week - at the last minute the were happy to invite my daughter along too (she's been having a bit of a rough time and needed a break and I wanted to spend some time looking after her)

The fact that I can have a glass or two of wine tonight without feeling guilty (had none Saturdayy, Sunday or Monday)

Hearing about TWO appointments today to follow up tenders for work.

Guest

... for a good drying wind with today's sunshine - I should be able to get mountains of washing dried :ang12

... for finding Christmas presents well within budget yesterday

dragonfly

I am greatful for today...

urm.... no too much junk mail this morning.
surviving another night with my kitten munching me from 4am....
Central Heating because its been Bl!"£od cold in blaenavon the last few nights, but its given such a beautiful frost on the mountains in the mornings!!

S

Guest

... for finding the courage to tell MOH how I'm feeling. Wasn't easy!! :(

dragonfly

Guest

Sorry - My Other Half. In other words, my hubby.

Hecateh

The blue sky and sunshine
(last time I posted on here was about the beautiful autimn weather - now it coming on for spring.

The fact I am well and healthy

I slep well last night
(it's something I struggle with but took an anti histamine last night and only woke twice and was able to go quickly back to sleep)

Fitting into size 12 trousers!!!! (woohoo)

Going for a walk this afternoon

enjoying my food

life!

MissMuppet

Not seen this thread before... but I did kind of start a diary of this sort of stuff in the New Year, think I only managed 7 days worth!

Anyway today I am grateful that it's not raining (so far) as I forgot my umbrella!

I also slept better last night...

It's Thursday which means only one more day until the weekend!

And... my sore throat has finally gone!

MissMuppet

Oh and well done Hec for fitting into those size 12's!!

MissMuppet

Just one more thing to add... I managed to reduce my monthly water payments by £12.30!

Guest

The glorious weather

(14 degrees here today, wahoo!!)
The hard work my hubby has put in to knock out a door-window combination and insert 2 new supporting beams (the hard work is now finished and it's looking good!)
The peace and quiet now he's finished with the jack-hammer!!

Nannyp

To have such great friends here and in real life who support me.
The sun, it is so healing.
My daughter, who makes me laugh sometimes and has grown into such an amazing woman

MissMuppet

Guest

Today I'm grateful for being home with my cat who survived being in the cattery for 9 days while I relaxed in sunny Mallorca!

And I'm grateful that the central heating is working as it was on the blink last night!

Guest

It's corny, but each day I do feel grateful I have my health. With some minor health issues in teh past that dragged me down it fills me with pride to see others around me cope with diabilities and ill health with grace. I will NVER take for granted that I am fit and well and so are my kids. If you have health and happiness you are rich indeed. It certainly helps to put my personal problems into perspective!