Feeling thankful for what we already have in our lives is a simple way to instantly lift our mood.
Numerous studies indicate that practicing gratitude daily can have plenty of benefits like improved relationships, better physical and mental health, reduced stress, improved productivity etc.
Living in the social media age where everyone else seems to be having the time of their lives, it can be easy to lose perspective of how fortunate we are and take what we already have for granted.
Now I won’t lie, being grateful won’t always be easy, especially when life feels hard. Being thankful may seem like the last thing you want to do when you are going through a hard time.
But that doesn’t change the fact that there is always plenty to be grateful for. Here is a list of 100 things in our lives that’s deserving of our gratitude. (All of these may not apply to you, but I am sure most will)
Some of these things may seem basic, but it helps to keep in mind there are millions of people on the planet who don’t have these things.
The gift of good health
People who inspire you
Having food and clean water
Your parents
Laughter
Your siblings
Being alive
Gifts you have received over the years
Fond memories
Pleasant weather
Having good friends
The dreams you’ve already fulfilled
Video calling (being able to see people half way across the world)
A teacher / Teachers who have made an impact on your life
The joy of playing sports
YouTube
Stimulating conversations
Free time
Your material possessions
The farmers who grow the food we eat
Acts of kindness by strangers
Losing yourself in a good book
Having money
Doctors and healthcare workers
People who encourage and support you
A blanket and a bed to sleep on
Wi-Fi and Internet
Your maid/househelp
Mother Earth for sustaining life
Hugs
The convenience of home delivery
Your pets/ animals
Morning tea/coffee
Libraries
Music and the emotional impact it can have on you
Cool breeze
Old photos
A balcony or a terrace with a nice view
Running water
Electricity
Trees
Having a long hot/cold shower
Online shopping
Your senses (smell, touch, taste, sight and hearing)
The feeling of connecting with people deeply
The inventors and visionaries throughout history who have made the world a better place
Having a car/vehicle
Your mind and body for working tirelessly 24/7
Your phone
The joy of travelling and exploring new places
Your children/nieces/nephews
Holidays and vacations
Your home
Dining outside
Grandparents
A good night’s sleep
Hills/Mountains
Chocolates
Good movies/ Tv shows / documentaries/podcasts
Synchronicities
Google Maps
Your unique skills and talents
Gardens/ Parks
Air travel
Good listeners
Being able to experience feelings like love and joy
Creativity – The ability to bring forth something that didn’t exist before
Instant messaging
Your achievements
Having a nice roommate
Google search
Starry skies
Being literate
Your clothes
Taking a walk outside
Sunday mornings
Justin Sandercoe for free and amazing guitar lessons
PDF Drive (for millions of free E-books)
Your imagination
Washing machine
Your laptop/computer
Fresh air
Beautiful art
Your footwear
Living in a free country (Here’s an idea of what it’s like to not live in one)
Pleasant surprises
Lessons you’ve learned from your past
Knowing like-minded people
Beaches
Sunsets
Compliments from people
Air-conditioning
Uber
Sunshine
Useful apps and websites
Your memory
Having something to look forward to
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