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50 Little Things To Be Thankful For And Think About When You Are Having A Bad Day

Because there are so many things to be grateful for if you open your eyes

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50 Little Things To Be Thankful For And Think About When You Are Having A Bad Day
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1. The comfort of being inside when it's raining outside

2. Unconditional love from animals

3. The first sip of coffee in the morning

4. Resting your head on the pillow after a long day

5. Closing out all the tabs on your computer after completing all of your tasks

6. Getting acknowledged for your hard work

7. Waking up before your alarm clock

8. Meeting strangers who share the same values as you

9. Laughing until your stomach aches

10. Hot chocolate on a snow day

11. Realizing that everything will be okay

12. Sleeping in and not having responsibilities even if it is only for a day

13. Letting all of your feelings out when you are overwhelmed to someone who cares

14. Finding a hobby and letting it be your outlet

15. fuzzy socks and a movie

16. Sitting in the sun

17. Realizing that every day is a fresh start

18. Feeling organized and accomplished

19. The crackling noise of a fireplace

20. Experiencing new places with people you love

21. Making a wish at 11:11

22. The smell of freshly baked cookies

23. Not opening your email on your day off

24. Being better at something than you thought you would be

25. Proving others wrong, who doubted you

26. Watching reality t.v. and giving your brain a break

27. The sound of a waterfall

28. Washing your hair and feeling clean

29. Sitting on the beach and realizing how amazing life is

30. Donating to a good cause and feeling good about yourself

31. Leaving church on Sunday morning and feeling renewed

32. Being silly with people who you feel comfortable around

33. Getting pampered at the salon

34. Getting a foot massage

35. Finding a cold glass of water after feeling parched

36. Hearing a song played on the radio when you cant get it out of your head

37. Having a sugar rush and feeling unexplainably silly

38. Drinking tea after a good meal

39. Eating healthy and feeling good about yourself

40. Understanding that you have the choice to be happy or sad every day

41. Accomplishing a goal

42. The smell of fresh cut flowers

43. Changing into comfy clothes after a long day

44. Having someone tell you they are proud of you

45. Feeling hydrated

46. Realizing that you are unique and there is nobody else just like you

47. The steady flicker of a candle

48. Watching your plants or garden grow

49. Going out for breakfast on the weekends and not having to eat on the go

50. Breathing in fresh air and immediately feeling alive and thankful


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