Daily Gratitude

Research shows that people who keep a daily gratitude list feel better about their lives as a whole and feel more optimistic about the coming week. Compared to control groups, they exercise more frequently and report fewer physical complaints. They also experience more positive emotions, fewer negative emotions, and exhibit more helpful behavior towards friends and neighbors. (Emmons & McCullough, 2003) -- more... What are you grateful for? Here's my list today. Feel free to add yours to the comments!

Wow. Thank you for such a powerful lesson how music can affect the mind and mood. Thank you that I avoided the traffic on the way to the theatre! Thank you for the parking space right in front (as always :o). Thank you that the computer was already on. Thank you that editing that graphic went so quick! Thank you for the chance to talk to Sue. Thank you for the insight from Tony through Mirjam. Thank you for my tidy house! Thank you for CJ and the 28-day program. Thank you for this beautiful fall day. Thank you that I have a warm house, warm clothes, and plentiful food to eat. Thank you for clean, plentiful water! Thank you for Lucas! Woo hoo! Thank you for Jay. Thank you for wisdom and clarity. Thank you for my amazing, awesome, wonderful, incredible life! Oh, yeah...and thank you thank you thank you for Carol A. :o)