Gratitude Card

As stated on my previous post, one of the things on the list of ways to take care of myself, was to keep a gratitude card. When I first started treatment, I did this as a way to get myself through each day. I would take a regular note card, keep it with me all day, and try to remember to jot down happy things that took place during that day. Just before bed, I would go over the list as a reminder of all the little things that happened; often times forgetting about them because my brain was consumed by the negative thoughts and occurrences.

Why does that always happen to me? It seems like I am much better at focusing on all of the negative parts of the day and in return, the positives are left behind. Being the perfectionist that I am, this makes it difficult to simply have a good day. Yesterday I challenged myself and put the good ole note card to work.

Here is the list of things I was grateful for yesterday:

My morning coffee

Muzzy curled up in bed with me before I got dressed and ready for the day

Mascara 

 Heated seats in my car

A guest post on one of my favorite blogs!! (Read here- I'm proud of this one!)

Concepts my sociology class is teaching me- even if that makes me a nerd

The ability to actually concentrate on something other than food

The sun came out this afternoon
Bacon on my BLT for lunch

Emails from my best friend

Positive, supportive people in my life

The last cupcake just for me

My afternoon nap

Classmates who help me out

Sweat pants at the end of the day

Finishing my homework

Improving communication with my parents

Feeling prepared for my biology quiz tomorrow

Muzzy, my study buddy

 

 

Today wasn't perfect and I typically would have ended my day thinking about what went wrong. I actually started writing this post about something not so positive, but then I remembered my gratitude card and my thoughts instantly shifted. 

It's amazing what a simple note card can do.

Progress.