No matter what is going on in your life, there is always something to appreciate. Which is why we have put together a list of all the best things to be grateful for you to share. And if you’re looking for short grateful quotes, we also have you covered.
Now go ahead and browse through to find your favorite.
Simple Things to be Grateful For in Life
“We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.” —Albert Schweitzer
Fantasy books.
Your favorite, ratty old t-shirt.
When someone makes you something.
Puppies, kitties and bunnies.
That flowers come in 100’s of colors.
“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” — Maya Angelou
Anything that takes your breath away.
A full moon.
A good night’s sleep.
Sun shining through a window.
“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy.” — Marcel Proust
Moonlight glistening off snow.
People watching.
“Two kinds of gratitude: The sudden kind we feel for what we take; the larger kind we feel for what we give.” — Edwin Arlington Robinson
Time with the ones you love.
Fresh clean sheets.
Hummingbirds.
Heartfelt sentiment.
Helping someone.
Cookie dough.
Family.
“‘Enough’ is a feast.” — Buddhist proverb
Up all night talking to your best friend.
The smell of fresh-baked cookies.
Home cooked meals.
Lightning bugs.
Getting the perfect photo.
Watching kids spin.
The sound of his or her voice.
Picking berries.
Warm rain.
A really funny joke.
The cool side of your pillow.
Being asked to dance.
A really great sandwich.
Waterfalls.
“Love yourself a little extra right now. It’s about to get magical for you.” — Idil Ahmed
A nostalgic 80s movie night.
Going for a picnic.
Stories your grandparents tell.
Mind-blowing sex.
“Even though tomorrow will be dark for me, I thank you for trying to bring me to the light.” ― K. Weikel
Honesty.
Laughing so hard, you can’t breathe.
Thunderstorms.
Riding a bike in Spring.
Getting the last bite.
The soothing purr of a cat.
Driving with the music up and the windows down.
Snowflakes.
Snowball fights.
Being lost for awhile.
Looking through old photos.
“When eating fruit, remember the one who planted the tree.” — Vietnamese Proverb
Birds chirping in the morning.
Seeing a shooting star.
Ice cold drink on a hot day.
Cobblestone streets.
When it’s so dark, you can see the Milky Way.
“We can always find something to be thankful for.” — Albert Barnes
Coloring with kids.
“Forever on Thanksgiving day the heart will find the pathway home.” — Wilbur D. Nesbit
September.
Hot cup of tea or coffee in the morning.
Someone believing in you.
A child’s face when they open a present.
“Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is.” — Ernest Hemingway
“There’s no happier person than a truly thankful, content person.” — Joyce Meyer
The view out the window of an airplane.
Holding hands.
Ladybugs.
A perfectly-worn out pair of jeans.
Weddings.
Old architecture.
“The soul that gives thanks can find comfort in everything.” — Hannah Whitall Smith
“Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” — Voltaire
“One can never pay in gratitude; one can only pay ‘in kind’ somewhere else in life.” — Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Candlelight.
Getting a package in the mail.
Someone saying they love you.
Compassion and empathy.
Afternoon naps.
Walking the beach before the tide goes out.
Family traditions.
“Love those who appreciate you, and appreciate those who love you.” — Connor Chalfant
Great conversation.
The colors of fall.
1,440 minutes in your day.
Sandcastles.
“When you are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears.” — Tony Robbins
Every sunrise and sunset.
The perfect playlist.
Balloons.
Your favorite song playing on the radio.
Reaching a big goal.
Warm sourdough bread.
A pleasant surprise.
Roasting s’mores over a fire.
Date night.
Finding something you lost.
“Gratitude for the present moment and the fullness of life now is the true prosperity.” — Eckhart Tolle
Sunday mornings.
Flying a kite.
Crying tears of joy.
Salty ocean air.
Food fresh from the garden.
Childhood treasure boxes.
A long, hot bath or shower.
“Gratitude is the appreciation of things that are not deserved, earned, or demanded.” — Renée Paule
Thanksgiving dinner.
Baby giggles.
Ice cream. With toppings.
“The best way to cheer yourself is to try to cheer someone else up.” — Mark Twain
Flip flops.
Sleepovers.
All the colors.
Dancing in the kitchen.
Last-minute picnics.
Talking with a toddler.
Small towns.
Pet snuggles.
A breeze blowing through the curtains.
Daisies.
Crashing ocean waves.
“Thanksgiving creates abundance.” — Ann Voskamp
Your dog greeting you at the door.
The Halloween stash.
Making new memories.
Being alive and well.
“The real gift of gratitude is that the more grateful you are, the more present you become.” — Robert Holden
A cloudless blue sky.
Someone who “gets” you.
“Take a moment to be thankful for the many things that are going right.” — Annie Gottlier
Going on a road trip.
The wind in your hair.
Your first kiss.
Sunlight shining through the trees.
A favorite hang out.
Finding a cloud that looks like something.
Getting an unexpected upgrade.
Vacations.
The smell of (insert fave scent)
A great hair day.
Playing games.
Sleeping in late.
Adventure.
Lemonade stands.
“Truly appreciate life, and you’ll find that you have more of it.” — Ralph Marston
City lights.
Hanging with your bestie.
A blanket fresh out of the dryer.
Making a new friend.
The capacity of the heart to love.
A tight, extra long bear hug.
Learning something new.
Rainbows.
A genuine apology.
Walking barefoot in the grass.
Checking something off your list.
Finishing something that felt impossible.
“Gratitude is a divine emotion: it fills the heart, but not to bursting; it warms it, but not to fever.” — Charlotte Brontë
“If you keep searching for everything beautiful in the world, you will eventually become it.” — Tyler Kent White
Art that speaks to your soul.
Love notes.
“Gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness. It’s the spark that lights a fire of joy in your soul.” — Amy Collette
A great book you can’t put down.
Bubble gum.
Salt water taffy.
“It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful.” — David Steindl-Rast
“Sometimes we need to remind ourselves that thankfulness is indeed a virtue.” — William Bennett
Sand between your toes.
“Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn’t learn a lot today, at least we learned a little.” — Buddha
“You are part of my story, memory and scenery, thank you.” ― Kim Taehyung
When someone trusts you.
Finishing something you started.
Hikes that end with an amazing view.
Sweater weather.
“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” — Maya Angelou
Falling in love.
Hot cocoa with marshmallows.
Finding money in your pocket.
Perfectly preserved seashells.
Binge-watching Netflix
The warmth of the sun on your face.
Farmer’s markets.
“A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues.” — Cicero
Feeling confident.
A really good workout.
“Open your eyes and your heart to a truly precious gift–today.” — Steve Maraboli
Sweet dreams.
Campfires and beach bonfires.
The smell of rain in the air.
A smile.
Cozy scarves and socks.
Graffiti art.
Imagination.
So that is it for our list of Things to be Grateful For. We hope you found the perfect one for you!
If you like these, you might also want to check out our other lists of Gratitude Journal Prompts, Short Gratitude Quotes and Daily Journal Prompts.
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About the Author
Laynni Locke
I am Laynni Locke, a Canadian writer, reader and traveller with a passion for sharing life’s moments on social media. Keeping friends and family in the loop of our lives though photos and videos has become an essential activity for most.
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