The Psychology Report-Blog #41, Dr. Allan Hedberg-Gratitude in the Making Starting Today

 THE PSYCHOLOGY REPORT BLOG - #41

                                                                

Gratitude in the Making Starting Today

How does one learn gratitude behavior and uses it appropriately?  Gratitude is a vital aspect of maturity and effective social conduct.  Advancement in life, socially, occupationally, and even educationally, depends on our ability to express gratitude and receive it gracefully. 

How to sharpen your gratitude skills by using this toolbox of actions……

1.  Keeping a daily gratitude journal for at least one month..

2.  Making lists of things for which you are grateful such as family, friends, activities in which you are involved, and your career.

3.  Writing thank you notes.

4.  Helping others even in small ways.

4.  Regularly and verbally express thankfulness to those with whom you associate.

5.  Find small things for which to be thankful and pause and take time to mentally reflect on why you are thankful.  Do it while taking a walk, for example.

What are the benefits of gratitude?  

1.  Improved sleep.

2.  Dealing with disease.

3.  Lowers inflammation.

4.  Strengthens cardiovascular health.

5.  Reduces depression.

6.  Improves mood.

7.  Reduces anxiety.

8.  Increases positive feelings and emotions. 

9.  Reduces negative thinking such as worrying and rumination.

One researcher put it this way – “Gratitude is a light, an expression, not necessarily conditioned to good times, making it possible to maintain the feeling of goodness, even during negative experiences or most difficult moments.”  

Lastly, our world would be exponentially better, if we all were a little more grateful for what we have and the opportunities we enjoy each day…………

Allan G. Hedberg, Ph.D 

Clinical Psychology

Easy Gluten-Free PB&J Crepes

 Easy Gluten-Free PB&J Crepes

In a blender, place two whole eggs, 1 cup of gluten-free flour, ⅛ of a teaspoon of sea sdalt, 1 Tablespoon of unsalted melted butter, 1 cup of almond milk, coconut milk, or oat milk. Beat on liquify mode and in a skillet on low heat, melt butter and pour crepe mixture in pan and smooth with a spatula, flip when light brown. 

To add, place a dollop of almond butter and jelly. For my crepes I used Smuckers Strawberry Jam, Trade Joe’s Almond Butter, Target Brand of Less Sweet Oat Milk, and King Arthur Gluten-free flour. 

*You can refrigerate the crepes mixture. 

Papagni Winery

 

Third generation valley farmer, grape grower, and wine maker Demetrio Papagni is a leader. His family legacy has been growing grapes for wine making which started back in Bari, Italy. Demetrio's family dreamed of making fine wines and came to the Central Valley in 1912 and started on their American Dream. This tradition continues today and he is proudly  the owner of Papagni Winery in Madera, California. This tradition of excellence continues in the wine industry today!

He's   stayed true to his Italian Roots by creating unique varietals such as the signature Alicante Bouchet.  You can visit the wine tasting room on weekends. It is located at: 9505 Road 30 1/2 Madera, Ca 93636. https://papagniwines.com/

What Holiday Movies Have You Watched Already?

 

Getting the holidays off to a good start, I've watched 1) The Holiday, 2) Serendipity, 3) The Santa Clause , and 4) Christmas With The Kranks. 

There are so many good one's this year I've decided to get a head start.

Here are some of my favorite scenes.

Driving on the Left, The Holiday

The Thankful Journal by Gina Meyers

 

Every November, since 1998, I have handmade a journal for my family to draw and write in. Specifically what they are thankful for. So many years later--the sentiment is the same, writing down gratitude makes us more grateful for what we have.

So come every November the 1st, like clockwork, I get out either a new notebook, the old tattered "Thankful Journals" from years past, a piece of paper and a pen and I write what I am thankful for. It has been fun reminiscing on what the children through the various stages of their lives have been grateful for.

My children have love teasing me about how I have occasionally changed the name from The Thankful Journal to the Gratitude Journal, but the sentiment is the same. :) 

Be grateful for the good things in your life and they will multiply.

I am halfway through Rhonda Byrne's book, The Magic. Rhonda's book, The Secret, has sold over 30 million copies worldwide. 

In 2011, I felt inspired to write Attitude of Gratitude. Attitude Of Gratitude is like my life, a work in progress. The tips and the sections in the book are meant to bring peace, joy, and a fulfilling life. Though none of us know how long we have to live, the purpose and intention in Attitude Of Gratitude is to enjoy the life that God has given us. Through the exploration of a new concept with key principles, Attitude Of Gratitude will tell you exactly what to do in any and all situations by looking within. Through reading stories of challenge and inspiration as well as reading quotes from famous individuals, the reader will focus on the three C's, the only three things that matter in this universe, Choice, Catalyst, and Companionship. Through the analyzing of these three C's or key principles, you will change the life you have into the life of your dreams. As Socrates said, "the unexamined life is not worth living." Ponder upon the meaning of this statement while you read quotes and short stories.

You can now listen to Attitude of Gratitude on Audible or you can purchase the PDF or E Book on my website. Recently, I wrote, Attitude of Gratitude Journal. Easily, you can print out the pages and create your own Thankful/Gratitude Journal.

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Like what Napoleon Hill says in his best-selling book, Think and Grow Rich, your mind has the capacity to reach anything you set out to do. But you have to be ready to hear it.

People come into our lives for a reason. Mainly to teach us lessons. When a person has a good intention to bring about a positive change in your life, you have willed this person to cross your path. When you open your heart, mind, body, and spirit, and are ready to hear what you need to hear in order to succeed with whatever goals you have in life, you have the ability to succeed.

Attitude of Gratitude Journal is like my life—a work in progress. The tips and the sections in this audiobook are meant to bring peace, joy, and a fulfilling life.

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Manifesting Mondays, Living With Intent what I learned from Mallika Chopkra, Eckhart Tolle, Rhonda Byrne, and myself, by Gina Meyers

 

I recently found this photo on my phone. Even though the picture is from another season, it reminds me there is beauty is all seasons.

And here's a picture from October 22, 2023.

Last week I listened to a talk hosted by Fresno State and Speech given by Author, Mallika Chopkra, daughter of Deepak Chopkra.

This is what I learned from  Mallika which she told us she wrote about in her book, Living With Intent: My Somewhat Messy Journey to Purpose, Peace, & Joy. She uses the  Intent Acronym.

I (Incubate)

N (Notice)

T (Trust)

E (Express)

N (Nurture)

T (Take Action)  

How often are you living with intent? Often, based upon life stressors we live by the seat of our pants, everyone becoming amateur firefighters, dealing with whatever emergency is critical to extinguish in the moment. Living with a life full of gratitude like Rhonda Byrne describes in her book, Magic helps to calm the nerves and build a plan for each day. By having an Attitude of Gratitude we can have the life of our dreams. 

PDF version of Attitude of Gratitude by Gina Meyers

I just finished listening to the book, A New Earth: Awakening To Your Life's Purpose by Eckhart Tolle. Mallika recounted a story of arranging a meeting in San Francisco with Eckhart Tolle which was nine months in the making. She described not feeling great and needing to catch a plane from Southern California to Northern California for their very important meeting which she hoped to use some tidbits of wisdom from Mr. Tolle for her Power of Intent Book she was still in the process of writing. 

From the story she described, she was expecting life shattering information from the world-described spiritual guru, but what she got instead was a man who was "Living in the now." She described it being 12 noon and there were church bells chiming in the distance. In that very moment, Mr. Tolle asked Mallika, "do you hear that?" She stated she suddenly became calm and started living in the moment and enjoyed listening to the church bells.

There is a famous phrase and it goes something life this: 

"People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime." But you are going to BE with you for your lifetime, so no matter what season you are in, "you've got you kid." So here's looking at "YOU Kid."

In Acts 14:17, it says, "he has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy." The seasons were even brought up in Genesis, so we now there has been a design all along for seasons changing.

In Ecclesiastes 3:1: it says, "there is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens."

And for living in the now, Matthew 6:34 The Good News: Don't worry about the things that haven't happened yet. Live in the moment, and leave your worries for tomorrow.

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So for this Manifestation Monday, what qualities are you going to exhibit to live a life full of intent and gratitude. Here is a list of important qualities to obtain or if you already have them, keep it up. 

1. Have a passionate mission.

2. Have a tremendous willingness to collaborate

3. Are not obsessed with perfection.

4. Thoroughly master the core skills in life.

5. Set priorities and stick with them.

6. Are willing to take risks.

7. Learns how to relax and reflect.

8. Learns how to visualize. 

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