September 5, 2008

  • Stress Management

    About.com has this to say about gratitude journals, "Developing an attitude of  gratitude toward the people, things and events in your life is a life-affirming and effective way to strengthen your emotional resilience and reduce stress, among other things. Maintaining a gratitude journal makes it easy to get in the habit of focusing on the positive in your life, while also reaping the benefits of journaling."
     
    So here goes some stress relief :
     
    81.  Tart crisp apples picked from the apple tree.
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    82.  The Cosby Show on TV Land at night.
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    83.  Labor Day cookouts with friends and family.
     
    84.  Cool "almost autumn" mornings.
     
    85.  Grapes from the backyard vine.
    grapes
     
    86.  Lying on the couch listening to the sounds of silence (even if it's only a moment).
     
    87.  Filling the freezer and pantry with summer vegetables.
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    88.  Hearing baby boy call out, "Moooommm!  (when it's after 7:00am)
    000_0110
     
    89.  Old pie tins to add to my antique collection. 
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    90.  Hearing oldest daughter proclaim, "This is my best homeschool year ever!"
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Comments (2)

  • Great post!  I do tend to forget often.. how much I have to be thankful for.. But what bothers me most about your pictures.. is.. how organized you are!!!!!!!! grrrr hahaha.  My word, did you can all those jars of fruits and veggies???   I finally made my own laundry detergent wooo hoooo!! hahah. 

    How are you doing by the way.. lb wise?  :)    Mine has once again slowed down!!!! 

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