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58 Things Everyone Should Stop Taking For Granted In Life

"Because when you stop and look around, this life is pretty amazing."

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58 Things Everyone Should Stop Taking For Granted In Life
Ian Schneider

We are halfway through our spring semester and we may be losing our motivation just a little bit. We are at that point in the semester when we are stressed, tired, and seeing the worst in every day. It's easy to forget that there is so much to be thankful for and happy about in our crazy lives. So here is a list of 57 little things that you forgot you're thankful for!

1. The feeling of finishing a book

2. Waking up early enough to watch the sunrise.

3. Fresh air after being in a stuffy room.

4. Your nose when it isn't congested.

5. Waking up before your alarm and being able to stay in bed a little longer.


6. Clouds.

7. The feeling of warm laundry fresh out of the dryer.

8. The sense of accomplishment that comes after finishing a large assignment.

9. Fuzzy socks

10. Bear hugs.

11. Pianos.

12. Meaningful conversations.

13. Silence.

14. Chocolate ice cream.

15. Card games.

16. Quotes that you remember forever.

17. Unexpected messages.

18. Contagious laughter.

19. Smiles from strangers.

20. City lights.

21. Potatoes.

22. When you hear an old song and still know all of the words.

23. Red hair.

24. Inside jokes.

25. Cars.

26. Being productive.

27. When someone remembers little details about you.

28. Pockets that fit your phone.

29. Finding money.

30. Sassy teachers.

31. The cold side of the pillow.

32. Clean water.


33. Girls night.

34. The feeling of the sun on your skin.

35. Education.

36. When someone makes you laugh when you're sad.

37. High fives.

38. When the leaves change.

39. Hugs from little kids.


40. Going to bed early.

41. Silly dance moves.

42. Good red wine.

43. The perfect french braid.

44. Catching yourself smiling for no reason.

45. Finding the perfect pair of jeans.

46. Sunsets

47. Umbrellas.

48. The smell of rain.

49. Best friends.

50. The first snow.

51. A fully charged cell phone.

52. Glitter.

53. Guys that smell good.

54. Fresh coffee.

55. Knitting

56. Dandelions

57. Getting your 10,000 steps.

58. And of course. Spring Break!!

I hope that this list gives you a little bit of perspective on life and reminds you that you have so much to be happy about. Now go have a great spring break, come back rested, and ready to take on the rest of this semester!

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