On this blog, I often talk about gratitude and feeling grateful for the blessings in our lives. A lot of it is advice that might be helpful but it can still be difficult to actually find new things to be grateful for consistently. So, today I will be helping you directly by giving you a list of things you can be grateful about, a gratitude list, so to speak.
Writing a gratitude list is a really helpful and fun way to do gratitude journaling. It encourages us to be grateful for more, and it clearly puts a number on the things we’re grateful for, and that makes it more fulfilling. Our gratitude lists become a reminder that indeed there are many things in our lives that we can cherish.
In today’s post, I will do my best to be specific as that makes the gratitude more focused and also brings light to blessings we can completely overlook or not even think about. These things might sound really insignificant but just imagine not having them and you’ll realize how important they are! This will be a fun exercise and I hope it inspires you because if I can do this, you sure can!
Gratitude List Ideas
The ability to breathe without problemThe ability to move our body as we want immediatelyFinding songs to relate to and find comfort inA pleasant weather to live inA comfortable bed to rest and sleep onClean, healthy water to drinkA stable Internet connection for doing so muchCameras to capture memories and look back onThat so many of the people we love are aliveClean clothes to protect our bodiesCozy blankets to comfort us at nightA functioning heart that constantly works to keep us aliveCeiling fans for soothing us in the heatA sweet, cold drink in hot weather that instantly relieves usA warm cup of tea that awakens our sensesWords that help us express ourselvesPaper and pen write our thoughts, tasks, urgent informationFacial muscles that move effortlesslyBooks to learn new ideasBooks to take us into new worldsA safe home to live our lives inThe ability to see clearly and move our eyes easilyA quick and responsive nervous systemMovies and web series that thrill, comfort, inspire, and entertain usPeople who built our housesMighty trees who give us the elixir of life – oxygenCool wind that touches the face making us feel refreshedLaptops for helping us get so much doneWhatsApp for helping us connect instantlyIndoor lighting helps us see clearly in the darkThe ability to think through and make decisions for ourselvesThe ability to learn from experiences and live betterA shower that resets and refreshes the body and mindDelicious and healthy food for nourishing us with nutrientsPublic transportation for taking us to so many places convenientlyFunny things that make us laugh and lift our heartsFriends who care genuinelySomeone who understands us just the way we needA comforting message that makes us feel we’re wantedFor the feeling of accomplishment when we get things doneFor having hope in the midst of tough timesFor sleep that rejuvenates and heals usTraveling to new places and having memorable experiences; having wonderful places to travel toHaving loving parents who support and understandDays off work to relax and do whatever we wantHelpful and supportive coworkers Clean and crisp bedsheets that feel so good Having a job that helps us earn a livelihoodPeople who make us feel uplifted just by their presence and personalityPhysical exercise that helps us get stronger and healthier and also makes our mood betterCleaning supplies like, floor mops and vacuum cleaners, that help us keep our homes clean and freshPeople who grow the food we eat with so much hard workWashing machine for cleaning and drying our clothes so efficientlyCool fresh grass to walk barefoot onKind peopleRestaurants that give good food and a nice place to be with friendsMobile phones for helping us handle so many parts of lifeThe sun for creating life on the planet, sunshine for warming us on cold days and illuminating the worldElectric kettles for giving us warm water in a matter of secondHaving a personal car, the convenience and safety it offersThe ability to heal from pain and illnessesThe ability to stand up for ourselves and make our voices heardConversations with friends that lighten the mood, give us strength, and believe in good thingsPeople who check in and ask about our well-beingPieces of equipment like wheelchairs for differently-abled people, and in times of recoveryThe ability to shape our mindsets and design a better way of livingHaving people to talk to and hang out withCreative things like painting, writing, designing, sewing, etc. that help us express ourselves and make wonders from our own handsSunrises and sunsets that looks so beautiful and majestic, showing us the unparalleled grace of natureThe ability to help and support those in need, those we loveHow the passage of time helps us heal, gain perspective, and become wiserPeople who provide their services to help us heal from illnesses and lead healthy livesTo have the power to make our own choices, no matter the circumstancesPlants, flowers, and gardens for their beauty and healing powerThe power to be able to train our minds and choose the way we want to behaveThe convenience of online shoppingMobile apps and the people who built them to help us do what we’re looking forThe fridge that helps us store our food for longFor having a chance to live and experience all of life’s wondersFor waking up every morning with a body and mind working on their own to support our livesConversations that mend and deepen relationshipsThe ability to learn new skills, now more than ever with the availability of the InternetPeople who try to help us, tell us where we’re wrong so that we can stay on the path of who we areHaving the energy to do thingsThe feeling of relaxationThe utter joy of catching up with an old friend and feeling like no time has passedThe innocence of animals and how wonderful they are to observeGifts given by friends, made with their love and energyHow beautiful stars in the sky lookFun day tripsPeople who help us fix things at homeAll the people who designed things we use today, ex: heaters, cooking stoves, cars, drainage systems, recipes, building techniques, and so much more!The soothing effect of pleasant smellsThe sound of birds chirping and singing in the morningCuisines that identify our cultures, cities, and hometownsAll the people we’ll never know who are working to make our lives easier, for ex: people who build roads, manage the electricity, distribute food, clean the city, and many many more!The ability for us to be our own saviors, our own best friendsHealthy habits, like exercising, gratitude journaling, etc.The feeling when you realize your own strengthThe ability to decide the meaning of our own lives and live by it
And, that’s it! I hope you found some new ideas about the things you can be grateful for. I wish you the best in your gratitude journey! If there’s a friend who might find this post helpful, do share it with them. Tale care!
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