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10 Things You Need To Be Grateful For This Holiday Season

Remember to be grateful for what you have.

Nicole Huttunen

Dec 05, 2018

University of North Dakota

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10 Things You Need To Be Grateful For This Holiday Season

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Well, it is that time of year again. The holidays are around the corner and you are probably stressing about finals, Christmas shopping, and who knows what else. You are probably drowning in your school work, trying to figure out how you are going to be able to afford to eat until you go home next (every broke college kid feels this), and how you can budget for Christmas shopping. Maybe, you are drowning in your emotions as you watch everyone you know getting married, getting engaged, having babies, and you are just sitting over here single as a Pringle. Or maybe, the holidays is a difficult time for you because you recently lost someone you truly care about. Whatever it may be, here are 10 things you should remember to be grateful for this holiday season:

Family

Sometimes you hate them and sometimes you love them, but they are your family and they always will be. Remember to spend some quality time with them this season.

Friends

Your friends are your family away from home. They are the ones you go to, the ones you laugh with, and quite honestly, sometimes they are the ones who get you through the hardest of times. Remember to thank your friends for always being there for you and always having your back.

Shelter

You have a roof over your head and a place to stay warm. Some don't even have that. So, this winter, remember to give back to the community. Donate your old warm clothes to the homeless shelters, donate sleeping bags, blankets, etc.

Your education

Whether you pay for it or not, you are lucky to be able to go to school everyday and continue to learn. Someday, your degree will make a difference when it comes to getting a job.

Your health

Everyone seems to get sick when the weather gets cold. Be grateful that you are as healthy as you are and remember to always work to be healthier.

Your job

Not everyone has a job, remember that. You at least have some money coming in, that is better than nothing.

Freedom

You are lucky to live in a free country. Remember that.

Food

Sometimes we take for granted the fact that we have snacks to eat after class or the full meal that will be waiting for us on the table when we get home. Remember to be grateful as not everyone has this ability. Remember to give back this holiday season and donate to your local food pantries and food drives.

Coffee

While you are cramming for finals or staying up late last minute Christmas shopping, be grateful for that coffee in your hand. Some of us just can't seem to function without it.

Dogs

They are a blessing that's for sure. Remember to pet your furry friends this winter and spoil the puppies with new toys.

Enjoy your holiday season and remember to be grateful.

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Your education

Your health

Your job

Freedom

Food

Coffee

Dogs

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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