There are no shortage of studies on the positive effects of having an attitude of being grateful. People who practice gratitude and being thankful for what they have have been known to have higher levels of positive emotions, a stronger immune system, feel less lonely, and have more happiness. Who wouldn’t want all that?

Being grateful everyday is one of the main reasons that I was able to work on overcoming anxiety and facing my fears to travel the world.

Being thankful is not as hard as you may think. Try this:When you notice yourself thinking of something negative, switch it around to what you are grateful for about the situation.

When you are stuck in morning traffic, be grateful for being able to listen to your music for an extra twenty minutes. If your travel partner gets a cold in Malta which botches your dream date night, be thankful for room service. Instead of focusing on how cold it is while walking through the streets of Zurich, be grateful for the warm chestnut stands. If you get lost in San Francisco, missing the opening of the Opera, have gratitude for being able to walk the streets of one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING TO BE GRATEFUL FOR—ALWAYS.

Another tip is to start each morning and end each evening by listing five things you are grateful for. In the beginning it will probably be a struggle to come up with a mere five items for this gratitude list (it was for me!), being wrapped up in a world full of fear and negativity can disguise the good in your life.

THINK HARD.

Did you just drink a deliciously warm cup of coffee? Or did you connect with a friend by text? Or enjoy a heartwarming movie on television?

Can’t think of anything to be thankful for? See the grateful ideas below and add some to your list of things to be thankful for.

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Being Grateful: Top 100 Things to Be Thankful For Today

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1. Aroma Therapy Candles
2. Raw cookie dough
3. Babies Tiny Fingernails
4. Puppies (Especially Puppy Breath)
5. Foot Massages
6. The Smell of Coffee Brewing
7. Starry Nights
8. Cuddling With a Warm Pile of Laundry
9. Puffy Clouds
10. Flushing Toilets
11. Hot Chocolate with Baby Marshmallows
12. Hot Showers
13. Finding Unexpected Money in Your Pockets
14. Handwritten Letters
15. Spooning in Bed
16. Keyboard Shortcuts
17. Free Samples
18. Fuzzy Socks
19. Fall Leaves Changing Colors
20. Happy Hour
21. Digital Cameras
22. Fresh Fruit Smoothies
23. Reading a Good Book (here’s the one I wrote — shameless plug)
24. Your Health
    
25. Recorded DVR Shows
26. Warm Rain
27. Sincere Apologies
28. The Perfect Pair of Jeans
29. The Smell of a BBQ
30. A Good Nights Sleep
31. Being Loved
32. Dark Chocolate Candy Bars
33. Waves Crashing on the Beach
34. Music that Brings Back Wonderful Memories
35. Access to the Internet
36. Bear Hugs
37. The Ability to Learn Something New
38. The Smell of Christmas Trees
    
39. Random Acts of Kindness
40. Having Exact Change
41. Girls/Boys Nights Out
42. The Convenience of Online Shopping
43. Spellcheck
44. Eating Dessert First
45. Farmers Markets
46. Rainbows
47. Good Hair Days
48. Not Having to Set an Alarm
49. Netflix
50. Picturesque Waterfalls
51. Long Weekends
52. Wearing Your Favorite Scent (Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue for me!)
53. Date Nights
54. Campfires
55. Indoor Plumbing
56. Payday
57. Roadtrips
58. Home Cooked Meals
59. Burnt Orange Sunsets
    
60. A Pile of Leaves to Jump In
61. The Snooze Button
62. The Perfect Playlist
63. Lavender Fields in Bloom
64. Uncontrollable Laughs
65. Sleeping In
66. Your Significant Other
67. Good Conversations
68. Old Photographs
69. Birds Chirping in the Morning
70. Fluffy Down Pillows
71. A Funny Joke
72. Wanderlust
73. New Experiences
74. Rocking Chairs
75. Food Trucks
76. Treehouses
77. Sweet Dreams
78. Infinity Pools
79. 24-Hour Restaurants
80. Sweet Surprises
81. Drinking Straight From a Coconut
    
82. Napping in a Hammock
83. GPS
84. Noise Canceling Headphones (these Bose are the bomb!)
85. Thermal Spas
86. Wraparound House Porches
87. Clean Sheets
88. Dollar Stores
89. Animal Sanctuaries
90. The Change of Seasons
91. Pizza!
92. A Rainy Day Drinking Hot Tea
93. Movie Marathons
94. A Good Glass of Wine
95. Picnics in the Park
96. Homemade Pasta
97. Quaint Towns with Cobbled Streets
98. Heart Emojis
99. The Smell of Freshly Baked Cookies
100. Bucket Lists — of course (see my bucket list)

What are you thankful for today? Hopefully you are now inspired to write a list of what you are grateful for each day and that it  will add to your positivity.

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