100 Things To Be Grateful For Right Now
Life has not been cancelled. Babies are still being born, flowers are blooming, bees are floating around, people are falling in love, artists are making some of their most incredible work. Your existence is not OVER. The circumstances have changed, that’s all — and it won’t be like this forever.
But in case you’ve been sucked into a fear and anxiety tornado, here are a hundred things you can be grateful for right now. (I’d love to see your additions to this list!)
The way clouds move across the sky
How sunshine feels on your skin
How good music sounds in headphones
People are healing all over the world
Beauty is everywhere, if you look for it
THE INTERNET (thank God!)
All your favorite books
That Spotify will make you a specialized new playlist every week
Your friends and the way they make you laugh
Naps
Deep breathing
Tapping
All your memories of your favorite moments
Smiling is free
Stand-up comedy
Orgasms have not been quarantined
Your excellent dance moves
How good a room feels when you clean it
People who make memes
Travel shows
The opportunity to consider your next move
Pink sunsets
More time than ever to write, journal, and create
Deeper conversations
More time than ever to learn, make notes, and plan for the future
The infinite resources available (videos, courses, podcasts, books) that you can use to change your life from your couch!
Optimism
Falling in love has not been cancelled
Necessity is the mother of invention
All the new projects and businesses that are being born right now
How good it feels to be in a bath
Coffee and chocolate taste as excellent as ever (if not better)
Flattering lighting
Rainbows
Phone calls from people you love
Hummingbirds
Hot ideas
When you take a really good photo
Being happy for your friends
CBD
Sore muscles after a workout
Forgiveness
Artists are still creating
Your favorite pens
The potential of a blank page
Things that are beautifully designed
Butterflies
Roses
The sound of rain
DJs
Sitcoms
Dreams that answer questions
Knowing you are not alone
All the first responders and essential workers
Watching other people be creative
Prince
How it feels when you get into a beautiful state
Your vision of the future
Press-on nails (thank goodness)
That moment when the sun comes out
Blue skies
How it feels to help people
Endorphin rushes
Flirting
Voices singing in harmony
The smell of a roast dinner
People who surprise you
Learning new things about your favorite people
Asking for help and getting it
Our amazing brains
Supermarkets are fully stocked again
Netflix
Sleeping in as long as you want
Fresh bed sheets
Cherry blossoms
Sequins
Making a playlist for someone
This won’t last forever
Think how good it will feel to leave the house again!
Think about the outfit you’ll wear!
Think of the people you’ll see…
And the hugs you’ll give and receive…
The places you will be able to go…
The meals you will be able to eat…
The beaches you’ll be able to visit…
The total freedom to go anywhere you want
The overseas trips you’ll take
The new memories you’ll make
How well-rested you’ll be!
All the new experiences you’ll have
The deep appreciation you’ll have for what used to be ordinary things
The stories you’ll be able to tell about this wild time in history
That you might even look back on this time fondly
Because of what you visualized, dreamed up, and worked on during this time
But mostly, you’ll be free again
To do whatever you want
Whenever you want
However you want
And that’s the greatest gift of all
Your total freedom
I love you!
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