From the Monumental to the Mundane, Here Are 66 Things to Be Grateful For

When was the last time you practiced gratitude for the simple things in things? With the hustle, bustle, and stress of everyday life, it's easy to become fixated on big-picture worries and take for granted all the little facets of life that deserve appreciation, many of those which can be a major boost to your overall happiness. It's hard to appreciate the things in life that seem mundane, but sometimes those are the most important. If you're in need of a mindset transformation, take a look at these 66 things you can be grateful for all year long.

— Additional reporting by Lauren Harano and Tara Block

01
You're alive and breathing.
Getty | Tim Robberts

You're alive and breathing.

02
You're able to read this.
Unsplash | sincerelymedia

You're able to read this.

03
You have someone (or multiple someones) that you consider a best friend.
Getty | Klaus Vedfelt

You have someone (or multiple someones) that you consider a best friend.

04
Your pet(s) love you unconditionally.
StockSnap | Ian Espinosa

Your pet(s) love you unconditionally.

06
If you're currently unemployed, you have free time.
Getty | Dougal Waters

If you're currently unemployed, you have free time.

08
Those weekends that feel longer than two days.
StockSnap | Clarisse Meyer

Those weekends that feel longer than two days.

09
Those workweeks that feel shorter than five days.
Getty | Luis Alvarez

Those workweeks that feel shorter than five days.

10
Mornings you can sleep in.
StockSnap | Linh Nguyen

Mornings you can sleep in.

11
Movie marathons.
Getty | 10'000 Hours

Movie marathons.

12
Cozy fires and hot chocolate.
Getty | Johner Images

Cozy fires and hot chocolate.

13
Maintained connections with long-distance friends.
StockSnap | Ian Schneider

Maintained connections with long-distance friends.

15
Future life events to look forward to.
StockSnap | Karolina Grabowska

Future life events to look forward to.

16
Your earliest childhood memory.
Getty | MoMo Productions

Your earliest childhood memory.

17
The places you have traveled to, and the promise of future travels.
StockSnap | Fancy Crave

The places you have traveled to, and the promise of future travels.

18
The shoes on your feet.
Getty | Pablo Rogat`s Photostream

The shoes on your feet.

19
Your bad days. (They make the good days better.)
Getty | Oliver Rossi

Your bad days. (They make the good days better.)

20
The people you love.
Getty | Flashpop

The people you love.

22
You're not the same person you were this time last year. You've grown.
StockSnap | Ian Schneider

You're not the same person you were this time last year. You've grown.

23
The food on your table.
StockSnap | Brooke Lark

The food on your table.

24
The moment you finally see someone you've missed.
Getty | Klaus Vedfelt

The moment you finally see someone you've missed.

26
The song that always makes you feel better.
Getty | Klaus Vedfelt

The song that always makes you feel better.

27
The memories with your parents you will never forget.
Getty | Klaus Vedfelt

The memories with your parents you will never forget.

28
The people in your life who always make sure you're getting home safely.
StockSnap | Abigail Keenan

The people in your life who always make sure you're getting home safely.

29
The money in your bank account.
Getty | praetorianphoto

The money in your bank account.

30
Your significant other.
Getty | Oliver Rossi

Your significant other.

31
If you're single: you get a period of self-discovery and quality time with friends.
StockSnap | Hannah Morgan

If you're single: you get a period of self-discovery and quality time with friends.

32
People who have forgiven you.
Getty | PeopleImages

People who have forgiven you.

33
A soothing cup of tea.
StockSnap | Carli Jean

A soothing cup of tea.

34
Friendly co-workers.
Getty | Thomas Barwick

Friendly co-workers.

38
Home-cooked meals.
Getty | Marko Geber

Home-cooked meals.

39
Seasonal flavors like pumpkin spice and gingerbread.
Getty | istetiana

Seasonal flavors like pumpkin spice and gingerbread.

40
Books that changed your life.
Getty | Westend61

Books that changed your life.

41
44
People who pick up the tab.
StockSnap | Ali Inay

People who pick up the tab.

46
47
Fresh-baked bread.
StockSnap | Clem Onojeghuo

Fresh-baked bread.

48
That hair grows back after a bad haircut.
Getty | Luka Svetic / EyeEm

That hair grows back after a bad haircut.

50
Kind people in general.
Getty | Luis Alvarez

Kind people in general.

51
Long overdue hugs from friends and family.
Getty | Oliver Rossi

Long overdue hugs from friends and family.

52
Those voicemails you have saved on your phone.
Getty | Eternity in an Instant

Those voicemails you have saved on your phone.

54
Uncontrollable laughter.
Getty | Klaus Vedfelt

Uncontrollable laughter.

55
Rainy days spent at home.
Getty | Westend61

Rainy days spent at home.

58
Your individual talents.
StockSnap | Bench Accounting

Your individual talents.

59
Old photos with people you've lost.
Getty | Westend61

Old photos with people you've lost.

60
61
The teachers you will never forget.
StockSnap | Krzysztof Puszczyński

The teachers you will never forget.

62
Gifts you didn't expect to receive.
StockSnap | Freestocks.org

Gifts you didn't expect to receive.

64
Friends who have stuck around through your toughest times.
Getty | Klaus Vedfelt

Friends who have stuck around through your toughest times.

65
Family traditions.
Getty | Taiyou Nomachi

Family traditions.

66
Everything you have yet to learn but will.
Getty | F.J. Jimenez

Everything you have yet to learn but will.

Pin It
Getty

Pin It