There are many things to be grateful for, in your everyday life. In your day-to-day lives, you come across various hurdles and deal with different circumstances. You tend to face obstacles and problems.
The biggest virtue that we possess is gratitude, and showcasing it can help curb all the problems to a great extent.
things you can be grateful for, in your everyday lives.
The sense of sight
There are many people in this world who are blind and do not possess the ability to see things. Be grateful that you are blessed with a sense of vision.
Even if you are wearing glasses, you can still see the world around you clearly, which blind people cannot.
The sense of smell
If you look around yourself you can find people who have lost the ability to smell things. They are completely unaware of the sweet smell of flowers or the delicious aroma of foods.
Be grateful that you can still smell everything around you, and that you are fortunate enough.
The ability to hear
Is everyone blessed with the sense of hearing? No, not everyone. You can still find kids and people of other age groups wearing hearing aids. Some are born deaf and can’t even hear their parents calling them by their names.
Be grateful that you can hear everything and everyone around you.
Your olfactory senses
The sweet taste of jalebis or the spicy taste of pan-fried momos. Yes, you all crave foods like these, but not everyone you see can taste them and enjoy the deliciousness they possess.
Be thankful that your taste buds are fine and you can enjoy these delicacies.
Walking around freely
Being able to walk around freely without any restrictions is a boon and not everyone realizes that. There are many people who take the help of crutches, canes, or even wheelchairs to move around from place to place.
Be grateful to be able to walk freely with very little pain.
To be able to move your hands
Be grateful to life that you can still use both hands to hold something, write or draw something, eat your food, and do everything else that you can do with them, without suffering from arthritis or any other disease.
There are many people who have lost this ability.
Lungs
You are blessed if you can breathe normally and don’t have any kind of lung issues. There are many people who have to use certain machines to breathe oxygen into their lungs.
So, be grateful for having proper lungs and being able to breathe.
Free neck movements
For someone who can’t move their necks freely and might have to wear certain gears to be able to curb their neck pain, you should feel blessed for having no such issues.
So, be thankful for being able to move your neck freely, and see everything around you.
Heart
There are many people whose heart doesn’t work properly and might be waiting for a heart transplant in the hospital, spending a huge amount to get cured.
Be grateful if you still have a properly functioning heart that beats properly.
Teeth
Be grateful to life if you still haven’t lost any of your teeth and still possess a beautiful smile. There are many people who don’t have teeth and have problems while speaking or chewing food.
So, be grateful for the teeth you have even if you are wearing braces.
A properly functioning stomach
There are many people who constantly experience stomach problems and face issues while digesting food. These people cannot enjoy their favorite meals and sleep at night. Their stomach bothers them constantly.
Be grateful that you don’t have much stomach pain. Burning inside the stomach is definitely not fun.
Bones
There are kids who are born with brittle bones. Some even suffer from osteoporosis. These people might break their bones many times as a result of them being brittle.
Be grateful that your bones are still strong and you are living a normal and happy life.
Memory
If you can remember almost everything properly and have no issues while recalling a past incident, be thankful to live. You are blessed with a proper memory that has not yet faded.
Older people usually face such problems and have problems memorizing various things.
Bladders
Leaky bladders are an inconvenience that you are fortunate enough not to face. Only the people suffering from this, know how painful and cumbersome it can be.
Just be grateful that you are blessed to be away from such an ailment.
Overall healthy life
Yes, you can be facing some health issues lately and might not be in the best of your health. Everyone goes through such phases, especially with age.
Nonetheless, you are still alive even after facing such issues. So, be grateful as your overall health still keeps you here.
Existence of medicines
Owing to the various technological advancements in the past and the recent years, the medicinal industry has improved a lot and we should be thankful to live in this era, where there is a cure for almost all diseases.
Such advancements in medicine were not there a few decades ago.
Doctors
They are the people next to God for many. Especially in these times of crisis and pandemics, they are at the forefront of everything, and the most instrumental in curing people.
You must be grateful to these doctors who dedicate their lives to cure everyone, anytime.
Presence of hospitals and nursing homes
Many people died in the past due to the lack of hospitals and doctors, resulting in the lack of treatment.
Nowadays, you live in an era where there are plenty of hospitals to cure diseases and ailments and ensure you get healthy soon. Health is your most prized possession.
Medicinal stores
If you are staying close to a medicinal shop, be grateful that at times of emergency like deteriorating health, you can go and buy medicines.
There are many people who, even if they can afford medicines, stay far away from such drug stores and face difficulties when they are sick.
Health insurance
Not everyone has health insurance or is able to make one for themselves. If you have health insurance, be grateful that your hospital bills are much lower.
Not everyone has insurance to support their hospital bills, and it affects their future.
Therapists and therapy
Not only your physical health, but mental and psychological health is equally important for a healthy lifestyle.
You should be grateful that you live in an age where there are mental health professionals called therapists, providing necessary therapy, to help you cope with stress, anxiety, and even traumas.
Meditation
Meditation Is probably the easiest and the simplest activity you can do to help cope with stress and mental health issues, and even boost your physical health.
Be grateful to meditation as it is the easiest thing you can do to feel better and joyful. Some do their daily meditation sessions in groups, but far more are now meditating at home.
Exercise
It might not be the most enjoyable thing to do for many, but be grateful to live that you are able to exercise whenever you want and keep yourself fit and healthy.
There are many who have suffered accidents or have certain disabilities which prevent them from exercising.
Sickness
Yes, you should even be grateful to sickness. Going through various diseases and illness makes you more appreciative of your health when you are actually in a good state.
You should even be thankful that you have been cured and you are living a normal life again.
Fruits and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables provide us the necessary minerals, and vitamins, essential for a healthy lifestyle. There are many people who cannot afford these and miss out on being healthy.
Be grateful to life if you can afford to buy these foods which keep you healthy and sound.
Water supply
You should express your gratitude if you have a 24*7 water supply. Not many people are this fortunate to have water supply the whole day or even have water supply in many cases.
It is one of the most important resources for your survival and having this continuously is a boon indeed.
Electricity
Once again, one of the very important resources for your survival is electricity. Not everyone, in every part of the world, is blessed with 24*7 electricity so, if you are, do make the most of it, but don’t forget to save it as well.
Be grateful for the supply of electricity.
A proper shelter
Homelessness is a crisis faced by a huge number of people around the world. Unfortunately, they can’t protect themselves from the harsh elements of nature, but you can.
So, be grateful to your home. Not everyone is blessed with a house and a proper place to live in.
Food
You are already aware of the thousands of people starving to death every day across the world. It is not something unknown to anyone.
Being able to have food on your table every single day and that too all the meals is no less than a boon to be grateful for.
Clothing
Once again not everyone is blessed to have clothes, even if they do, not everyone has the luxury of washing machines or irons.
If you are still able to afford clothes, and that too clean ones, and wash them using washing machines, you should be grateful to live.
Your own personality
You are who you are, and that’s what makes you. No one is perfect but it’s your imperfections that might make you stand out from the rest.
Even if you don’t like yourself try to find out the positive attributes you possess like kindness, or intelligence, and be grateful to yourself.
Knowledge
You can now have more knowledge than ever before. The world is now the most developed than it has ever been, and acquiring knowledge is easier than ever before.
So, be grateful that you are born at this age where you can stay updated all the time.
Childhood
Not everyone is blessed with a great childhood. Children tend to go through a lot of emotions and don’t know how to deal with them.
Be grateful for your childhood, no matter how hard it was. It only helped you to shape your present and handle all your emotions better.
Your family
You should be grateful for the people that are there for you and help you out in every way they can. Doesn’t necessarily mean they have to be related to you but the ones really close are family.
Be grateful for their presence. Not everyone has people like these.
Having that someone special
Having a person with whom you can share everything and be intimate is an incredibly rare experience. If you are blessed with someone special, keep him/her.
Be grateful that you have someone who listens to you without judging you. Not everyone is so fortunate.
Your future
Your future might seem bleak at times. It feels as if it is not worthy of being grateful for, but there is always a chance that it can be made better.
So, be grateful that you are alive, and have a chance to shape your future the way you want.
A soft bed to lie on
After going through a rough and long day, and making it past all the hurdles, when you get to lie on your bed, that feeling is heavenly indeed.
Not everyone has the luxury of a soft bed to sleep on, so if you do, don’t forget to be grateful.
Waking up
Not everyone is fortunate enough to see the light of the next morning.
If you enjoy a comfortable sleep and wake up healthy and fit the following day, do remember to be grateful for life.
Having made it to the end of the day
Just like waking up the next day, going through the entire day, and making it till the end, is something to be thankful for.
You all go through a lot, and overcoming those, and making it home safely is another day conquered, and another day closer to achieving your goals.
Growth
No matter how old you are, there is no age for learning new stuff and growing. Not only physical growth but also mental growth, you should be grateful to live for both.
You learn something new almost every day and that is how you are growing and maturing mentally.
Traveling
A trip to the mountains or to your favorite beach can help to ease out a lot of stress that you’ve been going through. Not everyone can afford it.
It acts as a relaxation for the mind besides letting us bring a lot of memories that we can look back to.
Creativity
Whether you are good at dancing, singing, drawing, or any other creative activity, be thankful for it as it provides you an escape in life.
People are passionate about many things but not everyone has a chance to experience or practice them in reality, so be grateful if you can.
Kindness
There are a lot of mean people in this world, but if you observe closely there are still many who are actually kind. Not everyone has bad intentions.
So, show gratitude to these people for the acts of kindness you receive from them. It helps you to grow as an individual.
Being productive
Not every day can be productive for you. You might give your best but the results are not always as you want them to be.
If you come across a day when you accomplish everything you had planned for, and have been really productive, add that day to your grateful list.
Faith
Faith can be a really inspirational force in your lives.
If you are faith-minded you should definitely be thankful for the influence it has on your life and the way it motivates you in every cause.
Prayers
No one is sure whether the prayers are actually answered by the Almighty or not, but to be able to pray for good things, knowing that they may happen at some point in time, is something really very comforting.
Indeed, you must be grateful for prayers and grateful to God.
Having a spiritual community
Having a group of people who believe in the same notions and ideologies as you do is no less than a blessing. This makes your connection way stronger when you have such people who share common attributes.
Be thankful if you are a part of one such group.
Inspirational speeches and quotes
Looking up on Pinterest, or YouTube can help you find many inspiring quotes and videos. These are very uplifting and motivational, and at times of uncertainty and despair, helpful as well.
So, be grateful for the presence of these posts, and the people behind such quotes and videos.
Open-mindedness
One must be grateful for the existence of open-minded people. Not everyone understands your viewpoint or even if they do; they may not support it.
Having people who understand and respect your decisions, and are not backward-minded, is a boon indeed.
The moment work is finished
That moment when you are finally done with your assignments, or the project you had been working on for days, is a moment to cherish and relax. You can now finally have a proper night’s sleep.
Be grateful for such moments when they happen.
An exciting evening with friends
If you have friends who live close by, or if you can afford to travel and spend a nice and enjoyable evening with all of them, you should definitely be thankful.
Not everyone has friends or has a chance to meet and spend time with them, even if they do.
Your favorite food
You all crave that particular dish of chicken or that one variety of pizza, or whatever your favorite food may be.
Being able to afford that, or even being able to make time from your busy schedule to enjoy the food, is something which demands to be grateful for.
A bowl of ice cream
It doesn’t necessarily have to be a bowl of ice cream. Having your favorite dessert when you crave it, is actually magical.
Not everyone can afford to buy ice cream or brownies, and enjoy them. So, if you can, don’t forget to be grateful.
A live sports event
Being able to afford a stadium ticket for a particular game of cricket, or football, or basketball should be on the top of your gratitude list.
Going to the stadium and enjoying the game live with friends, or family, is still a dream for many.
Being able to make someone laugh
Not only is it attractive to have a good sense of humor, but it makes others around you feel comfortable and stress-free for a moment.
When you are able to make others feel happy, you feel happy inside as well. Be grateful if you are able to do that.
Being able to console someone
Everyone goes through hard times. Times when they feel like giving up, and eventually they break down.
If you are able to bring that zeal back in them, to try again, and console them, bring a smile on their face, you are gifted. Be thankful to life for it.
The quietness of the night
Not all neighborhoods are chaotic and loud at night. Some are actually quiet, which enables others to sleep peacefully.
If you live in one such neighborhood, be definitely grateful as it allows you to have proper sleep at night and wake up all fresh the next morning.
Educational institutions
Schools, colleges, universities, and other institutions provide you with academic as well as other co-curricular knowledge, which is very essential to cope with the present times.
So, one must be very grateful for the existence of these, and also if they are able to afford such institutions.
Electronic gadgets
Nowadays, in this modern era, one can surely not do without a mobile phone, or a television set, or a laptop, and so on. These may feel like luxuries to some but these have become necessities for everyone.
So, if are fortunate enough to afford these be grateful to live.
Shopping malls
After a tiresome week, you all love to hang out with your loved ones. A shopping mall seems to be the perfect spot to spend the evening, maybe watch a movie or sit and have some snacks.
You should be thankful for the existence of these shopping malls not only for shopping purposes.
The moment of relaxation
You all go through stressful moments in life, moments which make you anxious and depressed.
A time comes when all the pain and stress vanish, and you are now able to relax. Such a moment is worthy of gratitude.
Technology
It is easier than ever before to connect with people and get all the required information.
You have internet and a device that can access it for you. You must be thankful for technology, and also because you are able to afford it.
Your own room
Having a separate room is what you all wish for, but not everyone is so fortunate to have one.
Having a separate room which you can decorate the way you want to, and have complete privacy, is surely something to be thankful for.
Heaters and coolers
There is harsh weather in many parts of the world. Having a heater or a cooler definitely helps in coping with the extremes of temperature.
If you are able to afford these devices to control the temperature in your homes, you must be grateful once again.
Shower
The comfort of a hot shower on a cold day and a cool shower on a warm day is probably the most soothing thing one can experience.
If you are fortunate enough to have a separate shower in your home, be grateful for the comfort it provides.
Music systems
Having a music system or a home theatre is definitely a luxury not everyone can afford.
If you, have it and enjoy the luxury of listening to music on it, be grateful.
Happy moments
You all come across difficult moments which tend to make you unhappy and feel negative about yourselves, but the little happy moments which are there in your lives, be thankful for them.
Not everyone gets to enjoy those moments, even once.
Crying
A study conducted on crying shows that tears can help reduce your pain and suffering.
Hopefully, you are not going to be sad for long, and remember that there is always light at the end of the tunnel, so cheer up and be thankful for the tears to improve your well-being.
Your accomplishments
There are definitely certain things which you have done, or have achieved in your life, and are proud of.
Be thankful for the accomplishments which will surely help you in the future. They will help to make you a better individual and stand out from the rest.
Your mistakes
Mistakes and imperfections are what make you. Making mistakes is not wrong and this helps to shape your future.
So be grateful for the mistakes you have made and learn from them to be a better person.
Your hobbies
Most of you have something that you enjoy doing in your spare time. It gives you relief from the stress at work and helps you to explore, and pursue, something different.
Be grateful that you have a hobby, and you can get to enjoy it whenever you want to.
Social media
Although social media is said to cause you harm mentally and is criticized a lot, there are quite a few benefits of social media.
It allows you to connect with the ones who are far away and even helps you to stay updated with everything going around in the world.
Instrument
Many people have this wish to be able to play their favorite instrument, but not everyone can afford them, or even afford to learn them.
If you have a favorite instrument and are able to play it whenever you want to, be grateful for it.
Books
There are many people around who are bookworms. They go absolutely crazy for reading new books and various different genres.
If you are one of them and you can afford books to read and enjoy, you ought to be grateful.
Own car
Who doesn’t love to have their own personal car to travel from place to place?
It is an amazing feeling to be able to get on the road and go anywhere, without having to think much. If you too enjoy this luxury of owning a car, don’t forget to be grateful.
Having shoes
You should be grateful for the shoes you have, which protect your feet from dirt, germs, and rocks when you go outside. They also contribute to your overall appearance.
So be grateful for this creation of man which protects your feet and adds to your style.
A peaceful neighborhood
Besides having your own room, and a peaceful family, if you have a peaceful neighborhood, it is no less than a blessing.
It allows you to sleep peacefully at night and doesn’t interfere in your family matters. Be grateful to such a neighborhood.
A home that is pest-free
Having a house free from pests, and other dangerous insects is a huge blessing.
There are many people who stay in houses infested with rats, lizards, and large spiders. They are definitely not living peacefully. So be grateful if your house is devoid of pests.
Things that are still the same
You usually don’t make time to appreciate the things which have still remained the same.
For example, your mobiles and laptops still work, and the cab still takes you to your office. These are the things you can be grateful for as these make your life easier.
Things that have changed
Besides the things that have remained the same, you should also be grateful for the things that have changed. A change doesn’t necessarily mean something bad; it can also allow you to experience something new and open up new opportunities.
So, be grateful for changes as well.
Thunderstorms at night
No, they are not pleasant when you are outside, or even indoors, if you get scared, but thunderstorms accompanied with rain and breeze can really help you to relax and sleep peacefully.
Be grateful for this gift of nature.
Heartbreaks
Yes, heartbreaks do not make you happy, but they can surely help you to know your worth, and love yourself harder on the days you thought you couldn’t.
You understand your true potential and grow as an individual. It makes you stronger. So be grateful for the lesson heartbreak teaches you.
Having 3 meals in a day
There are people who can hardly afford one meal a day or not even that.
If you are fortunate enough to be able to afford all three meals in a day and never sleep hungry, add this to your gratitude list.
Chairs
Even though something which gets unnoticed when you talk about things to be grateful for, you must also be thankful for the chairs in your home which allow you to sit on them, rather than on the floor.
Tables
Just like chairs, tables also go unnoticed. You should be grateful to tables which allow you to keep certain utensils on them, or other goods, and even enjoy dinner together with your family.
Cupboards
Looking around you can see various things which help you in your day-to-day lives. Cupboards are certainly one of them.
Cupboards allow you to store your clothes in a proper and neat way which wouldn’t have been possible otherwise. Be grateful to it as well.
Refrigerators
Having a refrigerator to store cooked and uncooked foods, along with fruits and vegetables is not for everyone. Not everyone can afford a refrigerator to keep the foods healthy.
If you have one in your house, don’t forget to be thankful.
Plates
Having plates and bowls in your home, to eat your food from is surely something to be grateful for. You don’t have to eat the food from somewhere else other than the plates.
Balcony and terrace
Not everyone has a balcony or even a terrace in their house. If you do, you can go there to chill at times, and have a lovely time with your friends or family, and enjoy the breeze.
Be grateful if you have them in your house.
Bathroom
Once again, not everyone is blessed with a bathroom in their house or some can’t afford one. They have to use public toilets which are really cumbersome and not hygienic.
If you are enjoying the luxury of your bathroom, be grateful.
Having money
Even if you don’t have much in your wallet or your bank account, you can be grateful to have some money to purchase a few things. There are many individuals that don’t have money at all.
Earning money
You’ve likely observed the number of people who have had their jobs lost recently. If you are still working in an office and getting paid, then this is something really big to be grateful for, considering the present situation.
Little or no debt at all
It is surely very pleasant to have no amount that you still owe someone. It relieves from what might be one of the biggest headaches for someone.
There are people who still have 100 to 1000$ in debt, maybe more at times. If you don’t be very grateful.
Taken care of bills
Sometimes, people can’t cover their bills for the entire month and their whole world is about to self-destruct.
It is indeed a blessing if you can still pay your bills on time.
Clean air
Many parts of the world suffer from air-related problems, which lead to several respiratory issues.
If you live somewhere where the air is clean and breathable, be grateful.
Clean water
Just like air, the water in many parts of the world is contaminated by industrial or domestic pollutants. Such water is not fit for human use or consumption and can lead to health problems.
Be grateful if you obtain healthy and clean water.
Trees
As you all know, trees are really beneficial for a healthy environment. The greater the number of trees, the greater the amount of oxygen.
So, be grateful to nature if you stay somewhere which has a lot of trees.
Sunshine
The rays from the sun are a rich source of vitamin D, which is very essential to keep you healthy.
Even if you stay somewhere which receives plenty of rainfall, and rarely gets the sun, still be grateful that you get to experience it at least once.
Flowers
Who doesn’t love flowers! They smell and look absolutely beautiful. Having a garden in your house is something really great. Flowers are perfect for almost every occasion.
So, be grateful for this gift of nature.
Pets
Pets don’t appear to be pets to you, they are like family or even like your own children. They can really make you forget the entire day’s stress when you play with them. They are adorable.
Be thankful to the cute friends because their existence definitely means a lot.
Weekends
Be grateful for the weekends, the Friday nights, which help you freshen up, take a rest, party hard, and enjoy a wonderful time with your loved ones after a week of hard work.
Weekdays
Just like the weekends, be grateful even to the weekdays, which enable you to work hard, be productive, and accomplish your goals easily.
The past
No matter how bad or disturbing your past was, be grateful to it as it was instrumental in making you what you are today. Much wiser than back then!
Making progress
Even if the progress that you are making is small, never give up and be grateful for it. It is enabling you to get closer to what you want to become in life.
Being able to read this
Last but not the least, you can be grateful for this content as well. It will definitely help you in understanding the various things, or traits, that you should be grateful for, and you might have been missing out until now.
Verdict
From the above points it can be concluded that there are, not a few, but many such things, and attributes, that one must be grateful for. The list is never-ending, and showcasing gratitude to even the smallest of things won’t harm you in any way.
