225 Things to Be Thankful For: The Ultimate Gratitude List

When it comes to practicing gratitude, there are so many good things to be grateful for in life.

Many times it’s hard to appreciate what we have so reading a big list of gratitude examples, as I have below, will help remind you of all your blessings.

From simple little things to be grateful for, to unique, deep reasons to be thankful, our gratitude list covers it all.

As you read through, think about what you’re personally grateful for in life and share 3 things in the comments below.

The Benefits of Gratitude

Before we jump in let’s take a look at the benefits of gratitude. To start, practising gratitude literally changes you and your brain.

According to this study from Berkley, where 293 adults were seeking mental health counselling for depression and anxiety, the results show that…

Compared with the participants who wrote about negative experiences or only received counselling, those who wrote gratitude letters reported significantly better mental health four weeks and 12 weeks after their writing exercise ended. 

“​​Gratitude writing can be beneficial not just for healthy, well-adjusted individuals, but also for those who struggle with mental health concerns.”

Therefore Being Grateful Does The Following:

• Improves your mental health and can have lasting positive effects on the brain
• Helps you be a glass half full person
• Makes you feel happier
• Helps you appreciate small things and not focus on materialistic things
• Allows you to be a kinder person

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225 Things to Be Thankful for in Life: The Ultimate Gratitude List

Check out the below gratitude examples and share your favourite in the comments section!

1. Living in a safe neighbourhood
2. Access to fresh fruits and veggies
3. A chat with a close relative
4. Family board game night
5. A restful night’s sleep in a cozy bed
6. Dog cuddles
7. A job that supports me and my family
8. Having a family who loves you fully
9. Having access to an education
10. Free healthcare or good health insurance
11. City parks so you can enjoy green space and family time
12. Country hikes
13. Four seasons to appreciate
14. Long summer nights
15. Crisp autumn mornings
16. Video chats with faraway friends
17. Long weekends
18. Growing vegetables in the garden
19. Having a successful career
20. Connecting with new people
21. Year after year growth of perennials
22. Living in different countries
23. A good book
24. Going for brunch
25. Learning about different cultures and traditions
26. Vaccines
27. Saving money
28. Tulips and daffodils in the spring
29. The sound of crickets on a late summer night
30. Meeting new people

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31. On-demand TV

32. Massages

33. Belly laughs that hurt

34. The taste of a favourite meal

35. Pub lunches in the countryside

36. Farmers markets

37. Working from home

38. Flushing toilets

38. Having an Instant Pot to make mealtime easier

39. True friends

40. Your 5 senses to experience gratitude even more

41. Reaching goals

42. Health care workers

43. Inventions that enhance our lives

44. Learning a new skill

45. Waterfalls and a great view

46. Backyard BBQ’s

47. Good neighbours

48. Modern technology

49. Good health – mentally and physically

50. Food in the fridge

51. Friday night takeout

55. The internet – which you’ll especially appreciate if you’re a Gen X or boomer (remember those Encyclopedia Britannica’s?!)

56. Going to the movies for a good escape

57. Art galleries and museums

58. Having siblings

59. Modern conveniences – not sure where we’d be without smartphones, GPSs and Zoom

60. Running water

61. Statutory holidays

62. Completing things off your bucket list

Unique things to be thankful for

In today’s world, there is so much to be thankful for – things that make our lives easier, experiences to appreciate, simple pleasures and so much more.

1. Having online friends
2. Coloured pens, pencils and markers – to use for your journaling practice. Here is my latest purchase that I love!
3. Kitchen dance parties – whether you’re dancing with yourself, or others nothing beats dancing while cooking
4. Having a good relationship with your teenager
5. Knix period underwear – because women deserve cute underwear that protects
6. Happy childhood memories to remind you of those who’ve brought happiness to you all these years
7. Windchimes
8. Learning from mistakes – so you can grow into your full potential
9. Funny pet videos – Umm, yes
10. Spellcheck – if you’re not using the free version of Grammarly it really is a must
11. Creating new memories
12. Roomba vacuum because we all want someone (or something) to clean up after ourselves
13. A child’s laugh that brings a smile to your face no matter your situation
14. Afternoon naps – perfect for a weekend or when on vacation
15. Campfires – or bonfires any time of year; best paired with wine, beer or a hot cup of something good
16. A hot cup of anything – coffee, tea, hot chocolate, golden milk tea to keep your hands and your insiders warm
17. Diversity – of culture, race, sex, thought
18. Messy kids – because one day the house will be clean (and empty)
19. Having a hobby
20. Chatting with a friend into the wee hours of the morning
21. Cupboard organization (so perfect for small spaces)
22. Anniversary’s
23. Appreciating people who make a big impact on our world (Malala Yousafzai, Greta Thunberg)
24. Government pensions 
25. Retirement savings plans

Deep Things to be Grateful for

These deep things to be thankful for are big things that matter. Showing gratitude for these important things helps us to look deeply into our souls on what matters most in life.

1. Being alive
2. Experiencing true love
3. Healing from depression
4. Having passions
5. Being an eternal optimist
6. Learning how to heal from tough times
7. Having a long list of life goals
8. Eternal friendships
9. Having a balanced life
10. Good memories from past friendships
11. Having the drive to work hard
12. Mother Nature’s beauty
13. Living in a war-free country
14. Special memories from childhood
15. The ability to bear children
16. Freedom of religion
17. Feeling deeply
18. Deep conversations
19. Hope
20. Being able to fully trust someone
21. Great sex with someone you love
22. Turning a negative into a positive
23. A loving relationship
24. Learning how to let things go
25. Getting help when you need it most

Gratitude Examples of the Little Things to be Thankful for

When you think of the little things in life to be thankful for, you’ll soon realize these add up to be big things. 

1. Good quality tea
2. Warm sunshine
3. Mint chocolate chip icecream
4. Maple syrup
5. Roundabouts
6. Access to ingredients from all over the world
7. Food delivery services
8. The sunshine
9. Spring flowers
10. A clean house
11. Cherry pie
12. Chocolate
13. Warm bread out of the oven
14. Fresh bed sheets
15. My alarm clock with birds chirping in the morning
16. Adult colouring books
17. Bedtime stories
18. Sunscreen
19. A good pillow
20. Cute coffee cup
21. Blue light glasses
22. Sleeping in
23. Having time to do nothing
24. Surprises
25. A comfy sofa to snuggle on

Things To Be Grateful For Everyday

When you wake up each morning and go to sleep each night there is something to be eternally grateful for. Make sure to notice these daily blessings and give thanks to them today.

1. Birds chirping in the morning
2. Morning routines
3. Saying hi to your neighbours
4. Chats on the phone
5. Practicing daily affirmations
6. Family dinners
7. 3 meals a day 
8. Bedtime tuck-ins
9. Walking the dog
10. Netflix
11. Hot showers
12. Having the ability to work
13. Clean air
14. Exercising
15. Sunrises and sunsets
16. New experiences
17. Practicing gratitude
18. Sitting down after a long day
19. Bedtime rituals
20. Clean water
21. Hugs
22. Having a roof over your head
23. Shade from the trees
24. Working 
25. Clothes

Fun things to be grateful for

There are so many fun experiences in life to be thankful for. Here are just a few!

1. Music festivals
2. Ice cream cones
3. Girls night out
4. Girls night in
5. Date night
6. Going on vacation
7. Wine tasting at a vineyard
8. Amusement parks
9. Team sports
10. Weekend getaways
11. Holidays (Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Easter, Passover, Ramadan, Diwali); whatever you celebrate, be grateful for these special times
12. Thanksgiving dinner
13. Birthday parties
14. New Year’s Eve and day
15. Book clubs
16. Dance classes
17. Dinner parties
18. Halloween trick or treating
19. Trying a new recipe
20. Trying new activities with your kids – lemonade stands, scavenger hunts, etc
21. Home spa days
22. Neighbourhood festivals
23. Baking cookies with kids
24. A shopping trip with your mom
25. Playing with your dog or cat

Personal things to be grateful for

As you’re looking for new ways to practise gratitude, don’t forget to look inwards at things you’ve personally accomplished or that you’re proud of. Be grateful for how far you have come.

1. Your unique personality
2. The strength you have
3. How you’ve grown in so many ways
4. Making time for yourself
5. Hearing “I love you”
6. Persevering through hard times
7. Your beauty inside and out
8. The support of a loved one
9. The place you live
10. Friends who support you
11. Knowing your worth
12. Your culture
13. Your kindness
14. Being open-minded
15. Old friends
16. New friends
17. Wisdom from past experiences
18. Money in the bank
19. Sunday dinners
20. Your birthday
21. Tears – happy and sad
22. Who you are today
23. All that you’ve accomplished in life
24. Your resilience
25. Commitment to loving yourself every day

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What I am personally grateful for

1. That mental health is more common to talk about these days
2. My goofy loving dog who follows me everywhere
3. My beautiful family
4. The supportive man I love
5. Having ride or die friends
6. A career I’ve always loved
7. Being financially secure
8. My home 
9. You – my readers 🙂 Thankful for helping me do what I love
10. Being an auntie
11. Working on healing
12. The experience of living and working in a different country
13. Making new connections and friendships
14. Being curious
15. Wanting to constantly learn

What can we learn from this gratitude list?

• Be thankful for what you have today
• Be grateful for the simple pleasures in life
• Constantly seek ways to show your gratitude to those who make a difference in your life
• Appreciating your existence yesterday, today and tomorrow will show you so many things to be happy about in life
• There is a lot to be thankful for, regardless of who you are or where you come from

I’d love to hear from you: What things are you thankful for today?

List 3 things you are grateful for in the comments below 🙂

Want to Practice more Gratitude? Check out these resources:

• 52 Week Gratitude Journal
• 40 Inspiring Gratitude Quotes and Being Thankful Sayings
• How To Be Content with What you Have: 12 Tips
• How to Practice Daily Gratitude + Easy Exercises

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