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The ABCs of Gratitude: S = Stress Management
If stress burned calories, how thin would you be? No one can live a stress-free life. Stress and life are package deals, and they can be...
Jun 3, 20243 min read
The ABCs of Gratitude: R = Resilience
The ACEs have it - a need for Resilience that is! Okay, I’m admitting it, I’m an ACEs kid. And thanks to the resilience building practice...
Jun 3, 20243 min read
The ABCs of Gratitude: Q = Quiet time
A peaceful mind generates power! It’s funny how it’s socially acceptable for us to set aside time for doctor's appointments, nail spas,...
Jun 3, 20243 min read
The ABCs of Gratitude: P = Prayer
"If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is -Thank You- it will be enough." Meister Eckhart Gratitude is acknowledgment and...
Jun 3, 20242 min read
The ABCs of Gratitude: N = No
You can teach an old dog new tricks! A few days ago, I came across a quote by Glennon Doyle on the courage to be yourself: “Your job,...
Jun 3, 20243 min read
The ABC’s of Gratitude: M = Meditation
Sickness has a way of demanding our attention. It often sneaks up on us when we least expect it, forcing us to adjust our priorities and...
Jun 3, 20243 min read
The ABCs of Gratitude: L = Longhand Journaling
Got problems? The solution could be in your pen! Last week, a reader asked if I thought digital journaling was a good way to journal. My...
Jun 2, 20242 min read
The ABCs of Gratitude: K = Kindergarten lessons and Gratitude
“All I really need to know I learned in Kindergarten.” Robert Fulghum Imagine a world where a teacher introduced...
Jun 2, 20242 min read
The ABCs of Gratitude: H = Health
Your health is your wealth – don’t let the money fool you! Imagine this scenario: You have amassed great riches. You live in a sprawling...
Jun 2, 20242 min read
The ABCs of Gratitude: G=Giving -the more you give, the more you get!
Growing up, when we kids came home with snacks and didn't want to share, Mama would say, "The more you give, the more you receive, so...
Jun 2, 20242 min read
The ABCs of Gratitude: F=Faith in a Baseball Bat
Gratitude is the practice of consciously recognizing and appreciating all the good things in our lives, no matter how small or...
Jun 2, 20242 min read
The ABCs of Gratitude: E =Enthusiasm
What do Enthusiasm and Gratitude have in common? Both are emotions that can have profound effects on our relationships, personal growth,...
Jun 2, 20242 min read
The ABCs of Gratitude: D = Live Your Dreams!
Gratitude is a powerful tool that can positively impact your life. Not only does it improve your mental and emotional well-being, but it...
Jun 2, 20242 min read
The ABCs of Gratitude: C is for Creativity
10 Ways Gratitude Sparks Creativity Creativity and Gratitude are deeply interconnected. Gratitude is an attitude of appreciation and...
Jun 2, 20244 min read
The ABCs of Gratitude: B = Blessings
On awakening, bless the day, for it is already full of unseen good which your blessings will call forth, for to bless is to acknowledge...
Jun 2, 20242 min read


The ABCs of Gratitude
I’ve always been curious to learn and explore new and different ways of doing things. In kindergarten and first grade, I was eager to...
Sep 17, 20234 min read


6 IN 10 ADULTS IN THE US HAVE ONE CHRONIC DISEASE; 4 IN 10 HAVE TWO!
Are you struggling with a chronic condition? Let journaling put you in charge! Chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and...
Aug 20, 20234 min read


Find Your "JoySpot" - Improve Your Health!
Joy is the heart speaking in many tongues. Three things ignite my inner joy. They are reading, writing, and crocheting. There are others,...
Aug 4, 20233 min read


5 small change Tips to Elevate Selfcare
I'm a late bloomer. Most of my major accomplishments I achieved much later in life than my peers. Learning selfcare is one of them that I...
Jul 21, 20234 min read


BIG PHARMA: PILLS FOR YOUR ILLS
Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane. -- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Living with...
Jul 3, 20234 min read
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