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I'm being tested in my resolve these days by my abuser, who after a year, has tried to violate my desire for no contact twice in a week.
I've taken steps to enforce my boundary. So now what?
Well, I recently heard a lecture by a psychologist who reported extensive research on the power of gratitude. Apparently, repeated independent experiments have shown that remembering to be thankful can bring happiness in measurable ways--25% more well being, said one study. Hmm.
However fuzzy or goofy this may seem, I respond to the notion. So, not just in spite of the testing time I'm in but precisely because of it, I wanted to thank everybody here yet again. I try to remember to in most of my posts. Thanks for sharing, for being here day after day.
I'm no pollyanna, believe me. I've seen the dark side of life like we all have here, or we wouldn't be here. But an AA friend said their program has a slogan, "fake it until you make it."
The psychologist I heard on gratitude mentioned that, and said it seems the action of thanking, even when not felt at first, generally helped.
I thought I'd go out on a limb and pass that along. I certainly don't see how it can hurt, and I, for one, can use all the healthy tricks out there.
Thanks!
I've taken steps to enforce my boundary. So now what?
Well, I recently heard a lecture by a psychologist who reported extensive research on the power of gratitude. Apparently, repeated independent experiments have shown that remembering to be thankful can bring happiness in measurable ways--25% more well being, said one study. Hmm.
However fuzzy or goofy this may seem, I respond to the notion. So, not just in spite of the testing time I'm in but precisely because of it, I wanted to thank everybody here yet again. I try to remember to in most of my posts. Thanks for sharing, for being here day after day.
I'm no pollyanna, believe me. I've seen the dark side of life like we all have here, or we wouldn't be here. But an AA friend said their program has a slogan, "fake it until you make it."
The psychologist I heard on gratitude mentioned that, and said it seems the action of thanking, even when not felt at first, generally helped.
I thought I'd go out on a limb and pass that along. I certainly don't see how it can hurt, and I, for one, can use all the healthy tricks out there.
Thanks!
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I haven't written in my diary on my computer since May because I thought that my computer was dying. I got away from writing but my computer is hanging in there. I think that I will start writing in it again. It's so therapeutic.
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First, I hope everyone is doing well, and continuing to fight that good fight! Keep up the great work on yourselves; I'm rooting for all of you!So, I started doing therapy at the beginning of the year, when I was in my most depressed state, but with my therapist, I made big changes and steps in the right direction. But, over a month ago, she couldn't take my insurance anymore, and I had to stop...
I totally believe in gratitude.
Happiness is wanting what you get.
I believe that with enough commitment to appreciate even the hard, hurtful lessons.
Thank you for going out on a limb to say it. I grok you. It is hard stuff to say without sounding like the proud owner of a martyr complex.
Instead of being A Pollyanna, can I be a Nerdyanna?
Nerdyanna! HA! :-) !! Much grokking back!
One of the key tips is to find 7 things to be grateful for each morning. You can start with things like: Being able to see the beautiful colors of the landscape around us. Or the ability to hear music, birds etc.
By focusing on things for which we are grateful, impacts brain chemistry and pathways.