Friday, September 11, 2015
Fourteen years ago...
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Kaplan Center for Health and Wellness
Today marks the 14th
anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. I mark
these years by the age of my son – he was born a few short months before
September 11th, 2001.
Sometimes it occurs to me that my children will never know a world that
did not experience this terrible tragedy that changed the landscape of our country. Very few other events have shaped our sense
of security and well-being.
Today is the perfect day to
reflect on your blessings. Studies have
shown that taking time each day to “count your blessing” actually improves your
emotional and physical well-being.
Sometimes it is easier to reflect on negative thoughts – they certainly
push positive ones out of our minds quite quickly. Today, however, in honor of those who gave
their lives to protect our country, and in honor of those who tragically lost
theirs due to strife in our world, we can take a few minutes to be
thankful. Here are some easy
suggestions:
1. Keep a gratitude journal – jot down a couple
of things each day that you appreciate.
It can even be as simple as a beautiful sunset or your favorite cup of
coffee.
2. Use visual reminders – sometimes we need cues
to remind us. Try putting a note on your
mirror or car dashboard.
3. Use social media – try a week or month long
campaign where you share your gratitude publically on your favorite social
media site.
4. Change your self-talk – this is something I
work on with my daughter. She can bog
herself down with negative thoughts. I
remind her to develop a mantra of positive comments that override the negative
thoughts. Sometime as simple as “Today I
will appreciate… “.
Today is a day to remember and
reflect. It is also a day to count our
numerous blessings. My thoughts are with
those who lost a family member or loved one on this day 14 years ago.
Valerie Connor, MA CCC-SLP
For more information: http://www.cfidsselfhelp.org/library/counting-your-blessings-how-gratitude-improves-your-health
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