Thanksgiving is so close, I could almost smell the mashed potatoes.

With Thanksgiving comes what many refer to ask "The Season of Thankfulness". However, I am a firm believer in giving thanks year round.

So here are many, many, times to be thankful this year other than just Thanksgiving day.

1. When you wake up in the morning.

2. When you eat food of any sort.

3. When someone buys you a meal.

4. When you spend time with your family.

5. When you go on a trip.

6. When you drive somewhere and arrive safely.

7. When you get to spend time with friends.

8. When you go on a hike.

9. When your favorite musician drops a new album.

10. When you go somewhere new.

11. When you meet someone new.

12. When you get a good night sleep.

13. When you have a quality conversation with someone.

14. When you have clean water.

15. When you are able to go to school and get an education.

16. When you get to talk with your grandparents.

17. When you have some free time.

18. When your dog gets excited when you get home.

19. When someone tells you they love you.

20. When you are able to sit down and take a deep breath.

21. When you have shelter.

22. When you get home after a long day.

23. When someone makes you a homecooked meal.

24. When people are genuinely kind.

25. When someone encourages you to be the best version of yourself.

26. When you get to work.

27. When you realize that you have so much freedom.

28. When you get to celebrate something.

29. When you are healthy.

30. When you have food in your pantry.

31. When you have clothes on your back.

32. When you get a promotion.

33. When you get to sleep in.

34. When you get to grab coffee with someone you love.

35. When someone lets you laugh or cry or just be with them.

36. When you can sing in the car with your friends.

37. When you can watch a show that makes you laugh.

38. When there are shoes on your feet.

39. When you get to see the mountains or the beach.

40. When someone helps you out of the kindness of their heart.

There you have it. 40 reasons to be Thankful other than just Thanksgiving day. To be honest, your day might look a little bit different. You might have 40 different times to be thankful, but I would challenge you to sit down and write your own list. Take some time to reflect on the things in your life that you have been given. Even write some reason down each day when you wake up to challenge yourself to start each day with a grateful heart.