Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and let’s be honest: it may feel a bit difficult to come up with things we’re thankful for in the midst of everything happening in the world. If you need some inspiration, you’re definitely not alone. But often the things we may be the most grateful for in reality are the ones we don’t even think to mention to ourselves or others in theory. Read on for a list of things you may be grateful for, and be sure to reference it during the Thanksgiving season - or whenever you’re struggling to feel gratitude. 

You might be grateful for…

1. Your Ability To Sleep

2. The Seasons

3. The Shows And Books You Watch/Read Over And Over Again For Comfort

4. The Last Thing That Made You Laugh

5. The Tools & Strategies You Have To Cope With Stress 

6. The Qualities You Like Most About Yourself

7. The Risks You’ve Taken - Whether They Paid Off Or Not

8. Your Family

9. Your Chosen Family

10. The Potential To Build A Chosen Family

11. Your Future

12. The Ease You Experience

13. Your Community(ies)

14. Access To Your Comforts

15. Access To Your Basic Needs

16. The Ability To Get New Information With The Click Of A Mouse

17. The Power You Have To Make Change In Your Life & In The World

18. What Your Body Does For You, And Allows You To Do

19. The Positive Changes You’ve Made For Yourself

20. Sun

21. The Animals In Your Life

22. The Ability To Provide Others In Your Life With The Care They Need

23. Leisure Time

24. The Meaningful Work In Your Life

25. The Days When You Get To Do Your Favorite Things

26. The Times That You’re So Engrossed In An Activity Or Conversation That You Don’t Notice How Much Time Passed

27. Belly Laughs

28. The Feeling Of Drinking A Warm Beverage On A Cold Morning

29. Surprises

30. The Closeness Of Cuddling And/Or Kissing

31. Your Ability To Have Intimacy & Pleasure In Your Life

32. Your Ability To Ask For Help (And Receive It)

33. The Serendipity Of Your Days - Or, The Possibility Of Anything Happening When You Leave Your Home

34. The Joy Of Interacting With Other Generations In Your Life (Grandparents, Babies, etc.)

35. The Ability To Provide Security For Yourself Or Others

36. Your Ability To Travel & Learn About New Cultures

37. Getting Lost In A Book

38. Time

39. The Warming Scents Of Candles Or Incense

40. The Rituals That Ground You