I hope dear Readers that you all had wonderful Holiday celebrations and are ready for the challenges of 2019! I wanted to start the year by thinking about Gratitude, a favourite subject of mine.
Here you’ll find 50 very solid things to be thankful for in your everyday life. These are great reminders for you to treasure everything you have.
1. Good Health
Even if you’re health isn’t great, it could be worse and you likely still have some working parts to be thankful for.
2. Money in the Bank
Having just a few coins makes you richer than most people on Earth.
3. Good Friends
Often, it’s the quality of friendships, not the quantity.
4. Freedom of Religion
Being able to worship whomever and however you want is something many people don’t ever experience.
5. Your Parents
Even if they’re dysfunctional, they gave you life.
6. Weekends
There’s something magical about weekends.
7. Pets
Pets offer one of the best examples of unconditional love.
8. Learning from Mistakes
If we never made mistakes, we wouldn’t learn much so it is one of those things we should be thankful for.
9. Opportunity to Get an Education
The opportunity to attend school is something many people don’t have.
10. Having a Home
Whether you live in an apartment, a mansion, or a tent, having a place to call home is something to be thankful for.
11. An Ability to Read
If you’re reading this right now, you have a lot to be thankful for.
13. Breathing Fresh Air
Being able to step outside to breathe in fresh air is a good reminder how many little things we should be thankful for.
14. Laughter
Without laughter, the world would be a sad place.
15. Sunshine
The sun’s warmth can brighten any day.
16. Time
Although we often don’t think there’s enough of it, time is something we shouldn’t take for granted.
17. Clean Water
Many people on earth lack access to clean water.
18. Cell Phones
Cell phones make talking to loved ones easy.
19. Love
The world sure would be a different place if we lacked the ability to love.
20. Books
Books provide an opportunity to enter another world all from the comfort of your own home.
21. Kindness of Strangers
Never take the kindness of a stranger for granted.
22. Campfires
The simplicity of a campfire creates lifelong memories.
23. Pain
Without pain, it would be difficulty to appreciate life’s joys.
24. Art
The world would be less beautiful if art didn’t exist.
25. Holidays
Any reason to celebrate is something we should be thankful for.
26. Freedom of Speech
Being able to express your thoughts and feelings freely should never be taken for granted.
37. Rainbows
The beauty of a rainbow is unmatched.
28. Tears
Sometimes when there are no words to say, tears express how we feel for us.
29. Waking up Today
Simply waking up today means you have things to be thankful for.
30. Indoor Plumbing
Indoor plumbing not only provides convenience, it spares us from disease.
31. Wisdom that Comes with Age
Thankfully, we grow smarter over time.
32. Mountains
Mountains provide us with beauty and recreation.
33. Sunsets
Sunsets are a reminder that we should enjoy the simple things in life.
34. Entertainment
Entertainment gives us a way to relax and enjoy life.
35. Your Mind
Being able to think, remember, and solve problems sure makes life easier.
37. Diversity
The world would be a boring place without diversity.
38. Moon and Stars
The moon and stars encourage us to dream.
39. Electricity
Electricity makes most of our chores efficient.
40. Hearing
Being able to hear your loved one’s voice is something that not everyone gets to do.
42. Children
Watching children laugh, grow, and dream can keep things in perspective.
43. Ability to Learn
The ability to learn new things means we have endless potential.
44. People Willing to Teach
Whether it’s your grandmother teaching you to knit or your plumber showing you how to prevent future problems, be grateful that others are willing to use their time and talents to teach you something new.
45. Oceans
The sea creatures in the ocean almost seem too mystical to be real.
46. Modern Medicine
Without advances in modern medicine, many of us wouldn’t be alive.
47. Music
Music brings out new emotions.
48. Entrepreneurs and inventors
Some of life’s best inventions resulted from an entrepreneur who was willing to take a risk.
49. Freedom to Vote
Being able to have a say in the laws should never be taken for granted.
50. Challenges
Without challenges in life, we wouldn’t be the people we are now.
Thank you to Lifehack.org for the list. What other things can you think of to be grateful for? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
Remember…There is always hope
What a wonderfully diverse list, I love these! It really can help to go through things, no matter how big or tiny, so find the silver linings and things to be grateful and thankful for. Happy New Year lovely =]
Caz xx
An impressive list! And a good reminder.
A very thorough list, I would add The Internet, the opportunity to travel virtually and experience friendships and bonds with like-minded individuals we may never have met.
What a great list!!
What a wonderful list and great start to 2019. Once we start living from a place of gratitude there is so much to be grateful for. To experience this life is a true bliss.
What a fantastic list, Pamela! Sometimes it is so easy to forget what we have to be grateful for. I have nominated you for the Versatile blogger award and shared one of your posts on my regular “Monday Magic” feature – find details for the award here: https://painpalsblog.com/2019/01/06/old-year-new-year-and-being-a-versatile-blogger/. It would be lovely if you join in, but don’t feel you have to – either is cool! Happy New Year Claire x
I love this and always try to stop and remind myself how wonderful my lufe is. I need to make a gratitude list!