Good morning!

Do you keep a gratitude journal? One of the more powerful (and simple) activities that I have found that helps me with my anxiety and occasional grumpy moods is to focus on things I am thankful for.

This does not need to take up a lot of time. In fact, just focusing on one thing that you feel thankful for will benefit your spirits quite quickly.

This morning,

I Am thankful for

:

1. This quiet time I have here before I have to get dressed and go to work.

2. My feline companion, Mew, who is always at my side.

3. Caring family and friends

4. The fact that I have a job that is meaningful

5. I have a nice home.

6. I live near the beach.

7. I have stacks of good movies to watch and books to read when I need a little down time.

8. I have friendly, supportive colleagues.

9. I love my little bird sanctuary in the back yard.

10. I am alive.

God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say “thank you?” ~William A. Ward

Your turn!

In peace,

Debra

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