For many people, the most obvious things to be thankful for are those of great importance- a vacation to an island or a job offer straight out of college. But what about the little things? What is left to be thankful for if we can't take that vacation or we don't get that job offer? Here are just a few of the things we can all be grateful for, even when everything else in our lives is falling apart.

1. The sound of the ocean.

Because no other sound will ever be as calming.

2. The feeling of getting into bed after an exhausting day

Don't get me wrong; sleep is always inviting, but even more so after a difficult day.

3. The existence of puppies

Do I even need to explain this one?

4. Music

Nothing will ever relate to you as much as your favorite song does.

5. Sunrises and Sunsets

A continual reminder that life goes on, whether you want it to or not.

6. The sound of the rain

There is no better way to fall asleep.

7. Art (in every possible form)

Whether in a painting, tattooed on your body, or written in a poem, it's something to be appreciated.

8. Sharing a smile with a stranger

It's nice to know that not everybody is mean.

9. Your favorite teacher of all time

That one who inspired you to do what you are doing right now.

10. Flowers

And the people who give them to you.

11. Good hair days

Appreciate them, because everybody knows that they do not come around as often as they should.

12. Your favorite movie

For me, it's Titanic.

13. People who hold the door for you

Like I said before, it's nice to know that not everybody is mean.

14. Little kids

There's nothing better than a person who sees the world in a magical way.

15. Books

Because they make it possible to travel in the comfort of your own bedroom.

16. Laughing until your stomach hurts

Even better when you're with your best friends.

17. The feeling you get after exercising

Definitely worth the pain of actually exercising.

18. Comfort food

Mac 'n Cheese, anyone?

19. Hot showers

Almost any problem can be solved with this method of relaxation.

20. Fuzzy socks

Better than any other kind of sock, ever.

21. The future

Because it holds the possibility of achieving your goals.

22. Nature

There are so many beautiful things in the world. The only negative thing about this is that you will probably never get to see them all.

23. Family

A group of people who will hopefully always support you.

24. Friends

Another group of people who will hopefully always support you.

25. Being alive

Anything is better than the alternative.

This Thanksgiving, focus on the little things. It makes the big things that much better.