500 things to be grateful for? Now that’s a very long gratitude list!
But it’s so worth it because practicing gratitude will have a major positive impact on your life.
In fact, once you’ve read this blog post we think you’ll feel great for the rest of the day!
Why Should You Practice Gratitude
It’s a proven fact that practicing gratitude can make you happier and healthier!
In fact, the benefits of using gratitude in your daily life are practically endless…
Alongside improved coping strategies for those hard times when things get tough or stressful – psychology research shows that when you express gratitude you’ll attract many positive changes into your life…
For example, feeling more positive emotions; truly enjoying the good times; appreciating the little things, and boosting your immune system!
So, are you ready to jump into this list of things to be grateful for?
Let’s go…
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500 Things To Be Grateful For
1. Laughter filled nights out and deep conversations with good friends
2. Warm summer evenings
3. The scent and feel of freshly washed bedsheets
4. The person who always encourages you
5. Lazy days
6. Relaxing vacations
7. Having extra time
8. Having food on the table and in the fridge
9. Positive people
10. The best friends you grew up with
11. Woodland walks
12. Paddling in the sea
13. Picnics on the beach… yes, even if you end up with a sandy sandwich
14. Being lucky enough to witness a shooting star
15. Your favorite books
16. Your physical health
17. The warm sunshine
18. Stunning sunsets that leave you breathless
19. Road trips, especially with friends!
20. Good hair days
21. Those first sips of hot coffee
22. Tea in all its delicious varieties
23. A guilty pleasure
24. The unmistakable feeling of freshly washed hair
25. Juicy ice lollies on a hot summers day
26. Time passing games like rock paper scissors, eye spy, and tic tac toe!
27. A clear blue sky
28. Tropical rainforests
29. Idyllic island retreats
30. Kind people
31. Days off work and a 3-day weekend.
32. Cozy nights in
33. Snuggly hats, scarves, and gloves
34. Your favorite chocolate
35. The beauty and scents of fresh flowers
36. Being able to set goals
37. Parties for every special occasion
38. The unique beauty of each season
39. Hot showers…. especially on cold days
40. Cold showers… especially on hot days
41. Lava hot bubble baths that leave you relaxed and smelling amazing!
42. Giving and receiving compliments
43. The mesmerizing beauty of candles
44. Delicious fruits in all varieties
45. The magic of Christmas
46. All the spooky fun and excitement of Halloween
47. Easter mornings and hunting for Easter eggs!
48. Christmas tree aroma
49. That first bite of delicious gingerbread
50. The convenience of online shopping
51. Healthcare workers like Doctors, nurses, and all other medical professionals
52. The enjoyment, excitement, and camaraderie of sports
53. Digging into cookie dough ice cream and finding a huge lump of dough!
54. Coloring books
55. Paints
56. Being creative
57. Using your favorite mug!
58. The incredible developments of modern medicine
59. Watches
60. Fitness watches that help motivate you on your fitness journey
61. Google maps for ensuring we never get lost!
62. Being privileged enough to own a car
63. The convenience of public transport
64. AirPods so you can listen to your music anytime, anywhere
65. Picnics in the park
66. Netflix and all the different ways to enjoy your fave shows
67. Days spent binge-watching your favorite series
68. Modern conveniences
69. Having hair that you can style
70. Wheelchairs and equipment that make people’s lives that little bit easier!
71. That smug feeling when you grab a bargain
72. To-do lists for helping you to get things done
73. That feeling of relief and pride when you’ve completed a task
74. Wine
75. Warming up with a hot chocolate on a cold winters evening
76. When you wake up before sunrise
77. Exercise that helps keep your body strong and your head clear
78. Being able to stay in touch with friends and family via social media
79. Your favorite song
80. Early morning
81. Monday morning fresh starts
82. Education is available to you
83. Your mind and all its wonders
84. Getting that paycheck
85. The satisfying feeling when making that final loan payment
86. Saving money
87. spending time with your kids
88. How good massages feel!
89. The luxury of spa days
90. Afternoon teas with friends
91. Strong relationships
92. Vending machines… especially when you get a bonus product by accident!
93. Getting accepted for that new job
94. Getting a promotion at work
95. Lunchtime breaks
96. Birthdays
97. Different cuisines from around the world that excite your tastebuds
98. New inventions
99. Televisions
100. The availability of online courses
101. Credit cards
102. Relaxing on Friday evenings
103. The excitement of competitions
104. Winning!
105. Reminiscing through old yearbooks
106. Laughing at your old school reports
107. Re-watching your favorite childhood movies
108. Your first crush
109. Your first kiss
110. Same day delivery… thank you Amazon!
111. Takeaways
112. Drive-through Starbucks
113. Indoor plumbing
114. Planet earth
115. Relaxing on long weekends
116. The strength to get through hard days
117. Comfy PJs
118. Musical Instruments
119. Musicians
120. Waiting staff and hospitality workers who make your experience extra special!
121. Being brave
122. Being free of worry
123. Starting your dream business
124. Having a quiet moment to close your eyes and visualize your dreams
125. Watching your favorite sport live from the stadium
126. Smartphone apps… especially the calculator!
127. For those who have survived cancer
128. The feeling of pride you had on graduation day
129. Small towns
130. Achieving your small goals
131. Achieving your big goals
132. The ability to be generous
133. When people are generous towards you
134. Talented content creators that keep us entertained and informed
135. Your good health
136. Playlists for all your favorite songs
137. The feeling of the wind on your face
138. Beautiful mountains
139. Mysterious forests
140. Actors who bring stories to life
141. Scriptwriters who create epic, funny, and exciting stories!
142. The fun of journalling… especially in a new journal!
143. Spending precious time with grandchildren
144. Having a job you love
145. Having a secure job
146. Chilled out Sunday mornings
147. Winning a prize
148. Days spent relaxing by the poolside
149. Snoozing the alarm
150. Goodnight kisses from a loved one
151. All you can eat buffets
152. Walks on the beach… especially at sunset
153. Being fortunate enough to be able to donate to charity
154. Connecting the mind and body with Yoga
155. Being able to write a book
156. Experiencing family traditions
157. Having qualifications that help you get to where you want to be in life
158. The modern luxury of flushing toilets
159. Having clean water available from a tap
160. Frozen banana ice cream… healthy and delicious!
161. Legal experts
162. Accountants that remove all the stress from running your finances
163. A supportive partner who loves you
164. Your favorite perfume… and the memories it envokes
165. The bees
166. Being warm
167. Having a garden
168. The country you live
169. Having freedom
170. Police officers
171. Youtube for being a hive of creative genius!
172. The wonderful beauty of snow
173. Teachers who are inspirational and invested in your education
174. The high school you went to and being able to learn
175. The mouthwatering aromas of cooking
176. Popcorn in so many delicious flavors
177. Happy hour
178. Being able to afford rent
179. War heroes who gave and risked their lives so you can have the freedom you have today
180. Study time with friends
181. The green grass
182. The present moment
183. Machinery that helps make tasks so much easier and faster!
184. Intelligence and what it allows you to achieve
185. Emails
186. The sentimental value of handwritten letters
187. Cameras that allow you to capture every moment
188. Photos to look back on treasured memories
189. Unicorns and all their mystery and magic
190. Houses that give people somewhere dry, warm, and safe to live
191. Beautiful stationery
192. Cute bedding
193. A cozy pet bed for your special furry friend!
194. Having faith in your god
195. Great coworkers, you enjoy working with
196. Being able to buy things that make you happy
197. Romance
198. Laptops
199. The ability to work from home
200. Clean running water
201. Being able to travel the world
202. Your favorite food
203. Shopping carts that help you carry all the goodies with ease!
204. Soft pillows that feel like you’re sleeping on a cloud
205. Cake… especially when it’s still warm!
206. Licking the bowl
207. Farm shops with fresh produce
208. Volunteers
209. Spell checkers
210. Rainbows… especially double rainbows!
211. Home-cooked meals
212. New experiences
213. Cozy socks
214. Warm slippers
215. Underfloor heating
216. The 7 wonders of the world
217. Taking spontaneous long drives, just because!
218. Driving to see the Christmas lights
219. Scuba diving
220. The fun, thrills, sounds, and smells of theme parks
221. Adrenaline inducing extreme sports
222. Baking cakes
223. Having clarity of mind
224. Proper belly laughs
225. Stormy weather
226. Rainfall
227. New outfits that make you feel like a million dollars
228. Good neighbors who look out for you
229. Shoes that keep your feet warm, dry, and looking glam!
230. BBQ gatherings with loved ones
231. Inspirational quotes that pick you up
232. Funny memes
233. Being heard and understood
234. Having volunteering opportunities available to you
235. Animals and creatures
236. Laughter
237. Pretty autumn leaves
238. Smiles
239. Living in an era of increasing diversity and acceptance
240. Starry night skies
241. Family
242. True Friends
243. Airports
244. Your lover
245. Being fortunate enough to have a place you call home
246. Having money
247. Intricate spiderwebs
248. Afternoon naps
249. Being healthy
250. All the parts of your body
251. Being surrounded by nature
252. Opening the window and feeling the fresh air rush in
253. Warm hugs
254. Beautiful oceans and beaches
255. The sound of leaves rustling in the wind
256. Crawling into your soft cozy bed when you’ve had a long day
257. Having a snuggly sofa to curl up on and watch Netflix
258. Being able to cry during difficult times
259. Feeling well-rested when you’ve had a good night’s sleep
260. Feeling loved
261. Being appreciated and receiving positive feedback for the things you do
262. For being able to be yourself
263. Computer keyboard shortcuts that make things so much quicker!
264. Playing board games… especially at Christmas
265. Technology and what it allows you to do
266. Butterflies… especially when they land on you!
267. Cell phones
268. Having the time to take a deep breath and meditate
269. The desire to make your world better
270. Prisons and the justice system
271. Living a life of spirituality
272. Looking up at the full moon on a clear night
273. When you’re able to let go after a tough time and move on
274. Taking time to personally develop and increase your wellbeing
275. Having an imagination
276. Appreciating the mysterious beauty of castle ruins
277. Picking your own berries in the summer
278. Choosing your favorite pumpkin in the fall
279. Having the ability to run
280. Being able to climb mountains and explore the Earth
281. Driving with the top down!
282. Meeting likeminded people at clubs
283. The healing power of crystals
284. Google for having all the answers
285. Having the drive to make new positive habits
286. All the privileges you have in your life
287. Being able to try different things
288. Being able to talk about your problems
289. Experiencing the motivation you need to keep going
290. Having great ideas
291. Being able to draw
292. The natural beauty of pearls
293. Being selfless and kind to others
294. The smell of cut grass in the summer
295. Feeling safe and secure
296. Being able to experience the feeling of sadness
297. The modern benefit of electricity
298. Satellites… especially when you spot them flying over on a clear night
299. The moon
300. Being able to walk wherever your mood takes you.
301. Delicious drinks that quench your thirst on a hot day
302. The internet for connecting you to the world
303. Freebies!
304. Having the autonomy to make decisions for yourself
305. Enjoying the peace and quiet in libraries
306. Book shops… especially cozy ones like you see in the movies!
307. Enjoying a coffee and a slice of cake in the cafe
308. People being truthful with you
309. Being able to experience everything life has to offer
310. Words and communication
311. The power and wonder of fire
312. Ice
313. Having access to fans and air conditioning on hot days
314. Being able to switch the heating on whenever you need it
315. How the air smells after it has rained
316. Engineers and all the amazing things they create
317. Waking up to the sound of the birds in the morning
318. Having the ability to acquire knowledge
319. Equipment that allows you to work with ease
320. Pink champagne
321. Being able to mourn and say goodbye at funerals
322. Having access to kitchen equipment that allows you to cook safe food
323. Experiencing the luxury of Glamping
324. Camping
325. All your favorite varieties of candy
326. Pizza on a Friday evening with all your favorite toppings
327. Vaccines that keep you healthy and safe
328. Scientists!
329. Facemasks and equipment that allow you to keep yourself and others safe
330. The joy of waking up and seeing snow outside
331. Building the most epic snowman
332. Feminism
333. Prom night memories and looking glam!
334. Having a clean and tidy home
335. Being able to raise a family
336. That feeling when you manifest your goals
337. Spontaneous trips to somewhere you’ve never been before!
338. Experiencing the fruits of your labor
339. Buying your first home
340. Boats
341. Budget planners that help you stay on top of your finances
342. Passing your driving test
343. The ability to have memories of past experiences
344. The inner joy you feel when you see bubbles floating in the sky
345. The precious memories from your favorite childhood bear
346. Being able to fight and protest for what’s right
347. Becoming a better person
348. Being able to work collaboratively with others online
349. Your unique personality
350. Local community spirit
351. Visiting the gym to keep fit
352. Being curious and open-minded
353. Experiencing compassion
354. Enjoying a deliciously good breakfast
355. Someone cooking for you
356. The smell of freshly baked bread
357. Designers
358. Funny people who always bring a smile to your face
359. Artists
360. Entrepreneurs
361. Loyal dogs
362. Being able to dream
363. Having all the resources we need to live and thrive on Earth
364. Making gratitude lists that remind you of everything you have to be grateful for
365. Feeling happy
366. Feeling secure
367. Having the 5 senses of taste, touch, smell, sight, and sound
368. Being able to swim
369. Being able to ride a bike
370. Having people in your life who would do anything for you
371. Having someone in your life who you would do anything for.
372. Fluffy sheep for their wool and general cuteness!
373. Having the time to relax
374. Meeting new people
375. Dancing… especially when no one is watching!
376. Being able to sing whether you can hold a tune or not
377. Date nights
378. Weddings
379. Beautiful neat handwriting
380. When you’re pleasantly surprised
381. Daily affirmations that help you stay focused
382. Receiving helpful advice from others
383. Windows that allow you to look out into the world
384. Sitting around a cozy campfire and having a great time with friends
385. Breathing exercises that help you stay calm and grounded
386. Refuse collection staff
387. Leaves falling in the fall and blowing in the wind
388. Being able to treat yourself to a manicure or pedicure
389. Restaurants that serve delicious, authentic food
390. Early nights
391. Having access to fitness equipment and resources
392. All your natural strengths
393. Dentists
394. Toothbrushes and paste that keep your teeth strong
395. Hospitals and health care centers
396. Colors that you can use to express yourself with
397. Ted talks that open your mind to new ideas
398. Podcasts
399. Having all your fave songs at your fingertips with Spotify
400. Amazon and all its convenience
401. Etsy for giving creative people a space to sell their crafts
402. Coming together at music concerts
403. The atmosphere at festivals
404. All the variety and new experiences of food festivals
405. Data analysts
406. Insurance for giving you peace of mind
407. Being in a position to be able to care for others
408. The comforting feeling of being cared for
409. Magic tricks that wow and amaze you
410. Having emergency services at the end of the phone
411. The miracle of pregnancy
412. The unmistakable smell of newborn babies
413. Being able to have light at the flick of a switch
414. Incredible things like the universe you live in
415. Having a bath bomb in your bath
416. When you have alone time
417. Large over-sized sweatshirts
418. When you find a familiar shape in the clouds
419. When the sun rays shine through gaps in the clouds
420. Being a parent
421. Being able to breath
422. Mental health charities and support systems for you when you might need it
423. Philosophers for challenging your beliefs with their wisdom
424. When you read poetry
525. Authors for giving you memories from childhood and beyond
426. The sound of silence
427. Anti-virus software that keeps your computer safe
428. Having the time to enjoy your hobbies
429. When you have Alexa and Siri to remind you of everything you need to do!
430. Gaming… especially with friends
431. Being humorous… especially when times are tough
432. Being able to plan and prioritize your tasks
433. Crisp and cold sparkling water
434. Freshwater springs
435. Awe-inspiring waterfalls
436. Babbling brooks
437. Facing challenges and overcoming them
438. Pinterest for being the best place for your dream board
439. Having the confidence to speak your mind
440. Having thoughts that no one else can know
441. Being able to give and experience forgiveness
442. Taking time for self-care
443. The ability to say no
444. Your body is able to heal
445. Warm, fluffy rugs and carpets that keep your feet cozy and warm.
446. Inspirational stories
447. Melting marshmallows over a campfire
448. Eating unlimited amounts of pancakes on Pancake day!
449. Having healthy options available in supermarkets and restaurants
450. Demolishing a chocolate cake all by yourself… or sharing with a friend.
451. Umbrellas that keep you dry in the heaviest of rainfalls
452. Being able to jump in puddles
453. Astronomers
454. Sealife
455. Plants and vegetation
456. Spending time tending to your garden.
457. Facing fears no matter how difficult they seem
458. Being able to read
459. Have all your favorite books available on Kindles and Google books
460. Doors so you can shut the world out when you want to.
461. Having the right to privacy
462. Negative feelings and the positive lessons to learn from them
463. Living in a country with civil order
464. Living in a democracy
465. Builders
466. Architects for designing safe and beautiful buildings
467. Paper
468. The darkness
469. Thank you notes
470. Receiving and making homemade gifts
471. Strangers who smile at you
472. Expert craftspeople who pay attention to detail
473. All the special stories your grandparents told you
474. Being able to hike in the mountains and along beautiful trails
475. Trees of all kinds
476. Random acts of kindness
477. Night classes
478. Being able to learn new languages
479. Mindfulness teachers
480. Being treated with respect
481. Having good intentions
482. That no matter how hard things have got, you’ve never given up
483. Being sincere with everyone
484. Accepting others for who they are
485. The ability to feel pain
486. Having the freedom to vote
487. The armed forces for keeping your country safe
488. Getting a bonus at work
489. Spending Thanksgiving with family and friends
490. Ticking things off your bucket list
491. Fathers day
492. Mothers day
493. Comfortable seats
494. Team spirit
495. Footballs for all the hours of fun they bring
496. Trick or treating on Halloween
497. Warm, fluffy towels that keep you warm after getting out of a hot bath or shower
498. Your fave family member
499. Magic of Christmas lights
500. New year parties and fresh starts
How And When To Practice Gratitude
Giving thanks and appreciating even just the simple things in your day to life is super easy to do…
However, despite knowing all the benefits of practicing gratitude and its simplicity, it’s so easy to forget to do it on a daily basis.
Sure it’s easy to feel thankful in the moment, like when you get a bonus at work…
But understandably, not so easy to appreciate the beautiful clear blue skies while busy running errands!
So to ensure you’re getting your daily gratitude practice in, try writing down the positive things you’re grateful for in a gratitude journal every morning before your day starts!
For even more gratitude (and going to bed full of joy and appreciation) you can also jot them down just before you go to sleep at night.
Conclusion
So there you have it, 500 things to be grateful for!
Has this list inspired you to start practicing gratitude in your own life?
Remember, the benefits are endless!
So what are you waiting for? Get started with practicing gratitude today!