356 Things to be grateful for to help you reap the benefits of gratitude if you are not sure where to start.

Gratitude isn’t just something we should do only when we remember to say thank you. Being more mindful and aware of the good things in your life can surprise you and help you make positive progress. Something doesn’t have to be world-changing or life-altering to be worthy of gratitude. A kind word and a smile when you need them, that first cup of coffee or tea, and the smell of baking bread or freshly mown grass are all worth taking a moment to appreciate. If something makes you feel good, happy, satisfied, accomplished, loved, or positive, then it is worth taking a second to enjoy it in a more thoughtful way. A gratefulness mindset takes time to get good at, but even a little practice, like setting aside a few minutes a day to recall what you’re glad about and happy for, can profoundly improve your overall well-being. There are many more benefits of gratitude.

You can also be grateful for things that were less positive. If you barely missed unbecoming entangled in a catastrophe like a car wreck, it’s worth the time to appreciate your good fortune. Sometimes something bad happens and you come out a stronger person for it. Although you should strive not to be grateful for rude or selfish things, it’s okay to be glad for what you have, who you are, and how your life is going.

You can also include gratitude in your journaling (see gratitude journal prompts).

We also offer a gratitude list template if you are looking for a place to write your list of things to be grateful for. However, if you are looking for some gratitude list ideas, then here are some things to be thankful for:

Home

• A roof over your head
• Working electric and plumbing
• Modern trash and sewer services
• Building codes that protect tenants
• A space of your own
• A kitchen to cook in
• Heating and air conditioning
• The ability to shut your door and enjoy some peace and quiet, even if it only lasts a few minutes
• Good books
• Warm sweaters and cozy nights wrapped up in blankets near a heater or fire
• Feeling safe at night when you lock your door
• Somewhere comfortable to sit or lay down
• A nice yard

Love

• Family and friends, you can count on
• A partner (husband, wife, etc.) you love and trust
• Having a life you enjoy and the time to do things you love
• Romantic love, especially new romantic love and the way it makes you feel
• Romantic books and movies
• Good warm hugs
• Seeing someone you love smile
• Love notes
• Flowers
• Dating
• Platonic love for your friends