Every Thanksgiving, it’s tradition that leads a circle of giving thanks as we feast on delicious food and ask each person what they are grateful for. And if you’re like me, well I get a little anxious wondering “What do I say?”
Not that Thanksgiving is the only time to count our blessings; in fact, I wake up every single morning and name 3 things I’m grateful for that day. It gives me a positive push to start the morning, and counting 3 things each day makes me feel good inside.
I know being mindful of my thoughts has really carried to an overall happier lifestyle, and keeping my habits good has been a huge factor of my positivity.
Negative thoughts lead to negative feelings. Bad energy attracts bad energy. It’s honestly that simple. I think positive and FEEL positive, so that’s usually what I attract.
Of course I’m human and complain here and there, but it’s all about creating that habit of trying not to do it too often. Just like your favorite thing to eat or the way you find balance, you can’t go too extreme in either direction because it can hurt you. Instead, it’s about finding the balance and creating good habits that make your quality of life so much better!
So, whether this is for Thanksgiving dinner this week or you just need a little inspiration (maybe starting your morning with 3 things you’re grateful for), here are
46 Things to be Grateful For Right Now.
Safety for yourself and your loved ones
All 5 senses (hear, see, touch, taste, smell)
Free samples
Fresh sheets to climb into at night
Clean Drinking water
Someone loves you more than you realize
Ability to learn any skill set you want
Opportunity is everywhere
Can call mom and dad anytime for advice
Kindness from a stranger
Internet/social media to communicate/learn/ask/aquire/create/recieve
Handwritten letters from loved ones
Photos of memories you would’ve forgotten
Uncontrollably laughing
Strength to walk, jump, climb mountains, run marathons
Pets that love us unconditionally
Turning on the heat/AC
Stargazing
Time spent alone
Airplanes
Taking a hot steamy shower
Fresh chocolate chip cookies from the oven
Rainbows
Past mistakes that taught you lessons
Holding hands
Your favorite food
Mastering something
Being told YES
Cold water on hot days
Shopping sprees
Listening to rain on the roof
Dancing around
An education
A place to call “home”
A new day to try again
Having a right to vote
Looking in the mirror and loving who stares back
Belive in any religion
Phonecalls breaking the distance between important loved ones
Having a job
Getting a raise
Medicine when we need it
Turning on your favorite song or movie
Money to buy what you need
Surprises
Hearing someone tell you how much you’ve grow
All photos captured by my friend @ReallySortOfAmazing