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)
    • Your Health
      
24. Recorded DVR Shows
25. Warm Rain
26. Sincere Apologies
27. The Perfect Pair of Jeans
28. The Smell of a BBQ
29. A Good Nights Sleep
30. Being Loved
31. Dark Chocolate Candy Bars
32. Waves Crashing on the Beach
33. Music that Brings Back Wonderful Memories
34. Access to the Internet
35. Bear Hugs
36. The Ability to Learn Something New
37. The Smell of Christmas Trees
    
38. Random Acts of Kindness
39. Having Exact Change
40. Girls/Boys Nights Out
41. The Convenience of Online Shopping
42. Spellcheck
43. Eating Dessert First
44. Farmers Markets
45. Rainbows
46. Good Hair Days
47. Not Having to Set an Alarm
48. Netflix
49. Picturesque Waterfalls
50. Long Weekends
51. Wearing Your Favorite Scent (Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue for me!)
52. Date Nights
53. Campfires
54. Indoor Plumbing
55. Payday
56. Roadtrips
57. Home Cooked Meals
58. Burnt Orange Sunsets
    
59. A Pile of Leaves to Jump In
60. The Snooze Button
61. The Perfect Playlist
62. Lavender Fields in Bloom
63. Uncontrollable Laughs
64. Sleeping In
65. Your Significant Other
66. Good Conversations
67. Old Photographs
68. Birds Chirping in the Morning
69. Fluffy Down Pillows
70. A Funny Joke
71. Wanderlust
72. New Experiences
73. Rocking Chairs
74. Food Trucks
75. Treehouses
76. Sweet Dreams
77. Infinity Pools
78. 24-Hour Restaurants
79. Sweet Surprises
80. Drinking Straight From a Coconut
    
81. Napping in a Hammock
82. GPS
83. Noise Canceling Headphones (these Bose are the bomb!)
84. Thermal Spas
85. Wraparound House Porches
86. Clean Sheets
87. Dollar Stores
88. Animal Sanctuaries
89. The Change of Seasons
90. Pizza!
91. A Rainy Day Drinking Hot Tea
92. Movie Marathons
93. A Good Glass of Wine
94. Picnics in the Park
95. Homemade Pasta
96. Quaint Towns with Cobbled Streets
97. Heart Emojis
98. The Smell of Freshly Baked Cookies
99. 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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