Keshia Gipson

Besides time being outside, I think joy shines bright in my life when my kids reflect my values back to me. Kindness. Acceptance. Fairness. #gratefuledu

One way that was so special is that people know how important gratitude is to me. They created a document and shared reasons why they were thankful for me. I was very touched. #gratefuledu

Agreed! Great quote.

Next time sounds extra interesting. Thank you for moderating. I enjoyed reading everyone's responses. I hope you all have a great couple of weeks. #gratefuledu

A3. In my work life, I'm often advocating for people to show gratitude b/c it is so good for mental health. I encourage grateful journals & the psych/social work group encourages a weekly reflection for staff & students to think about what they are grateful for. #gratefuledu

A4. I will say thank you. This starts the first week back to work for our district. I think I will show my happiness for seeing people in person and thank folks for all the set up that has been done over the summer. #gratefuledu

A2. Sometimes my prioritization of gratitude is that I have a job, deadlines, income. Sometimes it looks like appreciating the people that I am sharing time. Or it is looking outside of the work world/deadlines completely & being grateful for breath and life. #gratefuledu

A1. I talk about gratitude with everyone. I sometimes ask a friend or family member if I can take a pic & tell them that it will show up in my grateful journal. I will often write to, text , or tell people that I am grateful for that person. #gratefuledu

Keshia, school psych from Chicagoland. Grateful for time with family--by phone and in person. #gratefuledu

Thankful to be healthy enough to move around. Grateful to have a beautiful and safe place to exercise @FPDCC and @LCFPD. Happy to have the time to do it. #grateful365 sweating feels good.

Flowers. Illinois has beautiful wildflowers. #gratefuledu

It’s the end of the day. I said sincere “thank you”s. #gratefuledu

Didn’t check until late, but some mindfulness activities. Yoga. Mindfulness Class. #gratefuledu

Shopping at vintage days with my youngest. Doing a long quiet mindful class. The hubby did the grocery shopping. Yeah! Bonus, my daughter made cookies. #gratefuledu

I love @LCFPD and @FPDCC. I have been walking @ Rollins Savanna in Lake County, but I’ve been missing the deer of Deer Grove in Cook County. I see this today @LCFPD

So lovely to have this time with you @Hahne_Elyse and #gratefuledu group. I hope that you all hava a great a couple of weeks.

A4. One of my goals for this week is to do yoga. Part of that is being present in my body and being grateful for my breath and movement. #gratefuledu

A3. I think what keeps me from drifting too far off course is journaling. I also share some of my journal entries with friends or family. #gratefuledu

A2. I do a bit of prayer. Looking at each day with gratitude and thinking of the days with an open heart. #gratefuledu

A1. I look for ways to be grateful. Some days it is for waking up. I stated taking a class on Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. One of the tings was a pleasant moment journal. It was lovely to think of one moment that was superb in each day. #Gratefuledu