66 Reasons to be Grateful

We live in a world filled, too often, with negative talk and, so when we first start practising gratitude, it can be hard to think of things to be grateful for.

This is the post you can come to when you need a bit of inspiration. When writing down what you are grateful for in your gratitude journal be as specific as possible, for example: “I’m grateful that my legs are strong, and enable me to get out into nature, for long walks to clear my mind” will be much more effective than “I am grateful for my legs.”

Also elaborating in detail about a particular person or thing carries more benefits than a superficial list of many things for which you are grateful. Also think about what your life would be like without certain people or things in it, rather than just focusing on the good stuff. Be grateful that you avoided a negative outcome and don’t take good fortune for granted.

If you find yourself writing the same things that is OK but try to hone in on a different detail each time.

Below are some prompts to help you find some inspiration.

66 Reasons to be Grateful:

1. Your friends

2. Your job

3. Animals or pets

4. Where you live

5. Your home

6. Things in your home

7. Your body

8. Transport

9. The Earth

10. The Sun

11. Your parents

12. Your family

13. Your children

14. A cup of tea

15. Your morning coffee

16. Quiet moments

17. Music

18. Your health

19. Kindness shown by others

20. Someone showing gratitude

21. Being on time

22. Going on holiday

23. Being invited somewhere

24. Being able to go to school or home school

25. Someone helping you

26. Love that another person shows you

27. Your partner

28. Being able to help others

29. Food

30. Water

31. Books

32. Blankets to keep you warm

33. Heaters or fires

34. Plumbing/Running water

35. A hot shower

36. A bed to sleep in

37. Shoes

38. Clothing

39. Your favourite television show or movie

40. Laughter

41. Doctors and nurses

42. Shops

43. Online shopping

44. Going out to dinner

45. Ordering in

46. Sharing a meal with people you love

47. A walk on the beach

48. Walking barefoot on grass

49. Sunrise or sunset

50. The Moon

51. The stars

52. Getting out in nature

53. Flowers

54. Trees

55. The footpath

56. Roads

57. Exercise

58. Snow

59. Rain

60. Sleeping in

61. The weekend

62. Days off work

63. Cuddles

64. Long talks

65. Winning something

66. Feeling happy

The more you practice gratitude, the easier it gets and the by-product of this is happiness.

Gratitude can rewire your brain to think of the good in any situation. It helps you to be more resilient and improves your self-esteem whilst it can also curb depression. I can’t stress enough how important using gratitude is in your daily life. Either by saying what you are grateful for over dinner as a family, or writing in a gratitude journal.

It can change your life, it certainly changed mine.

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