November is National Gratitude Month, which is fitting for the month that hosts Thanksgiving. It’s the perfect time to continue our annual tradition, 50 Things I’m Grateful For. It’s refreshing to jot down a happy moment in the rush of day-to-day life. Enjoy browsing my list, and join the conversation below. What are you grateful for?
50 Things I’m Grateful For, Thanksgiving 2019 Edition
- Dancing to Boogie Shoes after midnight
- Watching fireworks light up the sky over the lake
- Lifelong friends
- A creative burst of energy
- Strong female characters
- Scribbling my thoughts on paper
- Chainsaws and power tools
- Celebrating 7 years in business
- Meeting clients in person
- Sending handwritten cards and notes
- Savoring a cup of strong, dark roasted coffee
- Day dreaming
- Hiking adventures with friends
- Watching the sunset
- Celebrating client success
- Running trails
- A good night’s sleep
- The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team
- Dogs (and pictures of dogs and videos of dogs)
- Uninterrupted conversations
- Exploring new places
- Art galleries and museums
- Attending festivals and fairs
- Quiet moments of meditation
- Surprise and delight marketing
- Harvesting crops from my urban garden
- Finishing a project
- The smell of coffee in the morning
- Fresh starts and new challenges
- Efforts to protect the environment, large and small
- Spending time with my parents
- Each spoonful of frozen yogurt
- Talking to friends for hours on end
- Contributing to something larger than myself
- Supporting fellow small businesses
- Marketing campaigns that tug on my emotions
- Familiar TV shows and movies where the characters are old friends
- Walking through the Holiday Tree Festival
- Ice skating and roller skating
- Laughing out loud
- Giving gifts
- Soaking in a bubble bath
- Learning new skills and knowledge
- Happy memory associations
- The writing high
- Figuring things out
- Getting lost in a book
- The sights and sounds of the holiday season
- Finding another book at the library
- Helping others
There’s so much in life to be grateful for, even on mundane days. Sipping coffee on a patio instead of going through the drive-thru… Walking in the park after lunch… Catching up with a longtime friend. Try to grab more moments this holiday season and beyond doing things you enjoy, however small. These moments add up to a lifetime of happiness.
So, what are you grateful for? Share your list, long or short, in the comments below.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Jaime
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