Blogday 15(-4)_100days: Attitude of Gratitude

 The other day I posted about my frustrations with family situation, and had also cried on phone with my sister, so she talked to mom, who corrected her behavior a little, and acid attitude is gone, and I'm less stressed.


Also realized I had let whole thing get to me, and one way to not get to that point is to change my own attitude, and best way for me is compassionate, mindful attitude of gratitude; I used to post 3 things I was thankful for, and gonna start doing that again, not sure how regularly.
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Today, I'm thankful for 1) my sister 2) my fam (notwithstanding probs) & 3) sparkpeople.

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  • v1965KAREN
    Bravo! There is already enough stress in this world and family doesn't need to add to that. I love the way you turned things around and recognized your gratitude. Keep up the great work. emoticon
    428 days ago
  • vno profile photoCD4994568
    Families know where all the buttons are the press and drive people crazy!
    431 days ago
  • vno profile photoCD16260615
    Family stress...I can so relate!
    431 days ago
  • v1CRAZYDOG
    Glad you're less stressed.

    HUGS
    431 days ago
  • vIMPROVINGME
    I'm glad things are going somewhat better there. Yes, I agree that we often have to change our attitudes about things so that we don't make ourselves so stressed that our bodies get sick and run down.

    Good to read that you are listing things again that you are thankful for. One of the best things I've ever done for myself is to get in the habit of writing in my Gratitude Journal every night before going to sleep. For the past few years I have written a whole page each night, and it has helped me to sleep better, too.
    431 days ago
  • vKPHEALTHY4LIFE
    I’m glad you are less stressed today. Keep taking care of yourself
    431 days ago
  • vCORVETTECOWBOY
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    431 days ago

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