35 Simple Things To Be Grateful For
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35 Simple Things To Be Grateful For

A short list of things to help you stay positive.

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35 Simple Things To Be Grateful For
Ailie Davidson

When it comes to our daily lives, we often dwell on the negative things and forget about all the positives. It’s important to be grateful for the little things that we should be reminded of, to be appreciative of every day.

Through the unpredictable beautiful mess that we get to call life, here is a list of 35 simple things we have to be grateful for:

  1. You’re alive and breathing
  2. This day
  3. Every morning’s sunrise
  4. Every night’s sunset
  5. The endless opportunities to adventure
  6. Laughing until your stomach hurts
  7. Having the windows rolled down on a beautiful day
  8. Comforting pets
  9. Literature and the ability to learn and imagine
  10. Live music
  11. Teachers in and out of school
  12. Engaging conversations
  13. The ability to document memories and sights with a camera
  14. Living in the moment
  15. Mornings to cozy up and sleep in
  16. Your favorite outfit that makes you confident
  17. That cup of coffee that was brewed just right
  18. Fresh fruit and pizza
  19. The ability to travel: on foot, by bike, by planes
  20. Checking something off of your bucket list
  21. Catching up with old friends
  22. The sound of rain pattering as you fall asleep
  23. Family, friends, and support systems
  24. Looking forward to learning new things
  25. Energy
  26. Passion in your job, hobbies, and adventures
  27. The ability to watch and play sports
  28. A night when you can relax and watch Netflix with a bowl of popcorn
  29. Seeing the stars on a cloudless night
  30. The weekends
  31. The ability to pay it forward
  32. Hugs from someone you care about
  33. Second chances
  34. For the good and bad times and the lessons that come from them
  35. Knowing that tomorrow is a new day to be grateful for
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