“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” ~ Robert Brault
Hot peppermint tea on a cold, rainy Autumn day. A warm hug from your child. Getting into your bed after a long, stressful and exhausting day. These are all small things that make your life so special. They often go unnoticed while we’re busy chasing something “better”, something “bigger”.
This week, we’ll talk gratitude- something that we all should practice a little more, not just during the holiday season, but every single day. We’re staring with 100 Things to Be Thankful For.
1. Snooze button.
2. Knowing how to be present.
3. Vacation.
4. Alone time.
5. Your favorite books.
6. Warm socks.
7. Lazy weekends.
8. Phone calls from old friends.
9. The Sun.
10. Your pet.
11. A good laugh.
12. A good cry.
13. Cat videos.
14. Your health.
15. Family.
16. Comfy bed.
17. Kindness.
18. Long, warm hugs.
19. Fun traditions.
20. Books.
21. Avocado toast.
22. Old songs.
23. A good night’s sleep.
24. Favorite movie.
25. Friends.
26. Smiles.
27. Your home.
28. Running water.
29. Rainy days.
30. Blogs.
31. Being able to give and help others.
32. Midday naps. They don’t happen too often, but once they do…
33. Warm tea on a cold day.
34. Good hair days.
35. Music.
36. Your partner.
37. Learning.
38. Handwritten notes from someone you love.
39. Fresh air.
40. Warm blankets.
41. Birds singing outside your window.
42. Rainbows.
43. Hot showers.
44. Spending time with someone you love.
45. Teachers.
46. Date nights.
47. Book stores.
48. Fun, summer nights.
49. Days when everything goes right.
50. Days when everything goes wrong- because they help us appreciate those good ones.
51. Your UPS, FedEx and USPS drivers.
52. Morning coffee.
53. Scented candles.
54. The feel of sunlight hitting your skin.
55. Slow, cozy mornings.
56. Stand up comedy- nothing better to watch after a bad day.
57. Your freedom.
58. Electricity.
59. J.K. Rowling- because our lives wouldn’t be the same without The Boy Who Lived.
60. Your job.
61. Childhood memories.
62. Long weekends.
63. Hummus and veggies.
64. Siblings.
65. Everyone who keeps our communities and neighborhoods safe.
66. The Internets.
67. Learning to forgive.
68. Your past- because it taught you quite a lot.
69. The moon and the stars.
70. People who always make you smile.
71. Feeling safe.
72. Long conversations- the kind that last all night.
73. People who inspire us.
74. Babies. Because they’re super cute, innocent and they smell like love.
75. Work friends.
76. Dry shampoo. Seriously.
77. All of our friends who work in retail- they’re the real heroes. ;)
78. Mom’s (dad’s or grandma’s) cooking.
79. A good workout.
80. Beautiful sunsets.
81. Long baths.
82. Sunday dinners with the family.
83. Farmers’ market.
84. Mother Nature.
85. Tough times- they don’t last forever, but they make you stronger.
86. Your dreams- because they keep you working hard.
87. Special moments we sometimes share with “strangers”.
88. Change.
89. Education.
90. Art.
91. Generosity.
92. Fresh bread.
93. Home movie nights.
94. Finding old pictures that make you smile.
95. Your future.
96. Washing machines and dryers.
97. Selfless people.
98. Learning to face your fears.
99. You guys.
100. ________
I’m leaving #100 blank, not because I can’t think of more things to be thankful for, but because I want you to fill that blank.
What is one, small thing/person/place/feeling that you feel thankful for?
32 Comments
Kerona Ledgister
November 21, 2016 at 11:34 pmgreat post!!!!
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
November 22, 2016 at 10:17 amThanks :)
Sheila
November 21, 2016 at 11:42 pmBeautiful post, Paula! I’ve been keeping a gratitude journal and plan to do my own gratitude blog post as well in honor of the holiday :)
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
November 22, 2016 at 10:17 amI love journaling- writing down what you’re grateful for is definitely a lot more powerful than just thinking about it.
Kathlyn Kale
November 22, 2016 at 12:08 amWith Thanksgiving coming up this week, expressing gratitude is something that we all should take some time to do. I’m just thankful that I get to see another day :)
Kathlyn | Kathlyn’s Korner
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
November 22, 2016 at 10:18 amThat’s a beautiful thing to be thankful for Kathlyn!
Lucie
November 22, 2016 at 12:43 amReally nice post! Grateful is important and this list is the prove. :) Thanky you for sharing.
Lucie http://www.inbluebox.com
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
November 22, 2016 at 10:18 amThanks Lucie!
Emmalisa Tilli
November 22, 2016 at 2:44 amwow – I couldn’t think of 100 like you!!!! Good on you!!! haha
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
November 22, 2016 at 10:18 amI’m sure you could! Once you start, they just keep coming ;)
Sophia Whitham
November 22, 2016 at 5:14 amThis was such a sweet post :) My 100 would be for a good nights sleep. :P
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
November 22, 2016 at 10:18 amYup! That one’s on my list too! :)
Darina
November 22, 2016 at 7:28 amLove this post!
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
November 22, 2016 at 10:18 amThanks Darina!
Ambar Syed
November 22, 2016 at 7:33 amSuch a lovely post… it’s so important to remain thankful and practice gratitude.
– Ambar x
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
November 22, 2016 at 10:19 amThank you Amabar! Yes it is!
Charmaine Ng
November 22, 2016 at 8:10 amI was feeling stressed till I read this post. I’m super, super thankful for my family!
– Charmaine
http://charmainenyw.com
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
November 22, 2016 at 10:19 amAww happy you’re feeling a bit better. x
Lauren Victoria
November 22, 2016 at 11:30 amThese ideas are so wonderful! Even the smallest of things that make us happy we can take for granted sometimes. But learning to be grateful is so important. I’m definitely trying to be xx
Lauren | itslaurenvictoria.blogspot.co.uk
Katie S.
November 22, 2016 at 1:42 pm#100 – The food in Buffalo, NY that I get to eat when I go visit my family up there. NJ pizza just isn’t the same as Buffalo pizza!
I love this post so much and was agreeing with so many! There really are SO many little things that make up life that are just “there” that one doesn’t necessarily appreciate as much as one should. We get so caught up in our own lives… It really is so important to take a moment to appreciate all the things we have!
Katie | http://www.overthemoony.com
Sara Patrizia
November 22, 2016 at 1:45 pmSuch a wonderful list, I love it :) Ypu mentioned blogs on there as well so I think my #100 would actually have to be my own blog. I’m thankful to have my own personal space where I can share my thoughts and passions x
Sara’sChapters
Abigail Alice
November 22, 2016 at 4:45 pmYes to Avo Toast! Loved reading this list.
Abigail Alice x
Ana
November 22, 2016 at 5:13 pmThis post was perfect! I’m so thankful for everything I have and for me that’s so important xxx
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Sheridan Grady
November 22, 2016 at 5:28 pmOh i love this! My pet is one thing I feel so grateful for every day x
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Samantha Frances
November 22, 2016 at 5:50 pmYour blog posts never fail to inspire or motivate me! Absolutely loved this :) I’m thankful for many of the same things but recently I’m really thankful for certain friends I have in my life. This year has been awful for me, and I’m so thankful for the people who have been there for me through all of it! xxx
http://www.samanthafrances.co.uk
Stiina
November 22, 2016 at 8:58 pmI love positive posts like these, really enjoy reading them at the end of a busy day!
Jaynie Shannon
November 23, 2016 at 1:34 pmI love this. So positive and upbeat. Definitely something people need to focus on! PS Avocado on toast is the best!
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xx
inezdiva
November 23, 2016 at 11:04 pmI feel the positive vibe here
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The Sunday Mode
November 24, 2016 at 7:31 am59, yes! I actually just finished marathoning all of the Harry Potters and jumping into that world just makes me so happy.
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on my own way
November 24, 2016 at 7:51 amWow, such a beautiful post! I couldn’t agree more.
Kisses,
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Kachee || KacheeTee.com
November 26, 2016 at 11:18 amGood hair days! Lol. I’m super thankful when I have those.
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The Gossip Darling
December 5, 2016 at 9:24 pmI love this post!!!! So sweet!!!! I’m thankful for a romantic night and a good dance or spin class!!
Mel | http://www.thegossipdarling.com