So many times I have started writing a list of things to be grateful for, and I have found that once you start writing, you cant stop listing the things that brings you joy. The act itself of starting to think, and acknowledge the good we have in life can be hard to start. Often times we are surrounded by negative things, and bad situations that it clouds out the good we actually have. Whenever I feel like I am going through a hard time, I find it so beneficial to remind myself of the good I have in life. The great people I am surrounded by. The job I have, the life I get to live. Those are the things that matter.
As a blogger I feel like its really part of my job, and part of who I am to remind my audience of these things. Maybe you’re going through a rough time, and you needed a reminder to think of the good you have around you. Maybe I do these posts for me too. To ground myself, and so that I can learn to be grateful for what I have. Sometimes, we both need the reminder.
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After you have finished reading this post, I want you to leave what you’re grateful for in the comments. I want to know what brings you joy in life and what makes you happy. Because what makes you happy, makes me happy. So, let’s get into it. Here is a list of some things that bring me joy.
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1. Sunsets & Sunrises
2. The sound of giggling babies
3. The smell of fresh rain
4. Being surrounded by family
5. The Ocean
6. My best friends
7. Drawing digital art
8. Photography
9. Blogging friends
10. Seeing my loved ones happy
I could keep going and going, listing so many things that make my heart happy. I can’t wait to hear from you and read some of the things on your lists.
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All of these plus baking, wine and trying new DIY art projects!!!
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Oh I love baking!
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For me, it’s cooking, painting, blogging and my family!
Btw, great post ✨
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Lovely!
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I love this. I use an app called The Resilience project that helps me look back over the day and write down what I am grateful for. Mine are sunshine, being out with family or friends, tea, reading, and cuddling up on the couch and watching my favourite programs☺️💛
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This is awesome. I’ll have to check it out!
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Definitely going to be looking into this app been looking for something digital that would allow me to do this so thank u for sharing 🙏❤️
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Very small things makes me happy. 1. Mock interviews through which I help fresher in cracking a job interview.
2. Seeing someone smile because of me.
3. Going to bed without empty tummy.
4. Everything given by nature to us like water, air, sunshine etc..
Long list.
About Post: It was beautiful explained how to see joy in life with a good vision. Thank you for sharing this Olivia!
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Such lovely things to bring you Joy. Thanks for sharing Biren!
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Sunshine after a few cloudy days, walking outdoors and listening to the birds, seeing ducks and ducklings on the pond.
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Nothing beats sunshine!
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Sunset and sunrise 🌄🌅🌇
Seeing my family happy
When my code works fine without any bug 🐞 😁
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Lovely!
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Feeling the warm sunshine, vanilla chai, camping, spending time with my family, yoga, reading in my hammock, working on my mandala dot paintings…
Thanks for the great post! It is always good to stop and reflect on all the positivity that surrounds us.
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It really is, we often forget and need a reminder like this!
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Books, reading, browsing in a bookstore or library, art, a cup of tea, spending time with grandchildren, Thanksgiving and Christmas, church, sitting in the swing in my private garden, home, watching a classic film, baking, visiting and laughing with friends.
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So many lovely things. Thanks for sharing!
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I’m grateful for all the small joys I find in my daily life. Watching a funny movie or old home videos with my family, listening to music, watching sunset, birds voice in the morning, my mom baking something yummy, fighting with my siblings… and the list goes on. Even in these tough and heartbreaking times, there are just so many things to be grateful for.
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Going through bad times really helps to make the good things around us even better. Such a great reminder Poorwa!
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Cool reflection, thanks for sharing 😙
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🙂
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Learning! Thats one reason why blgging is fulfilling for me. I get to learn new things every time I write a post. I learn from blogging friends. It brings me a lot of joy.
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Learning is such a good one. What a privilege to learn and grow as people.
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We have a lot in common I guess!
But I do want to add one more..
I have a romantic flashback with books.
The first time I touched one, and even though I wasn’t old enough to even read letters (let alone words), I went for a date with it!😄 And it was lovely!
Till date, it’s something that gives me joy. And it always will!
And also… I become very happy when I’m embracing the smells that I love!. 😃😄
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Thanks for sharing those things with us. SO many great things!
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When I’m able to write something
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Awesome!
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😊😊
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A beautiful day with lots of sunshine or a good thunder storm when I’m tucked up at home. I love blogging, reading, writing. Family and friends. I love volunteering, it helps me feel like I’m making a difference x
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Lovely xx
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For me, music, singing, and peace of family make me happy a lots.
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For sure music is one for me too!
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anything that dont cause pain…to me or anyone…even simply sitting without a proble. gives me.joy😉
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Yes!
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Mine are:
Spending time with my beautiful baby nieces! 💕
Brand new notebooks 🗒
Writing ✍🏼
Watching football ⚽️
Walking in nature 🌿🌿
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Such lovely things to do!
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a day without worries
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I wish we had more of those!
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Watching the sunset, the colors are different everyday and they are always beautiful and unique
Writing something that resonates with someone
Playing guitar
Meditating
Connecting with my friends and family
Working with people and having rich conversations
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So many love things Natalie, Thanks for sharing those with us!
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Awesome post😍
I am grateful for many things in my life.
1. My parents
2. My close friends
3. My life
4. Seeing my parents happy
5. Seeing someone happy due to me
6. Seeing that the hits on WordPress have increased.
And the list goes on!!!
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So many wonderful things!
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Thunderstorms with lightning, bright colourful lights, skyscrapers in the city, quiet fields in the country from which you can view the stars, mountains tops from which you can see for miles, the blue sky with clouds drifting across it etc. 🙂
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I really love thunderstorms too!
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Thunderstorms with lightning, bright colourful lights, skyscrapers in the city, quiet fields in the country from which you can view the stars, mountains tops from which you can see for miles, the blue sky with clouds drifting across it etc.
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Nice post… 👍
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Thanks so much!
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“Often times we are surrounded by negative things, and bad situations that it clouds out the good we actually have,” absolutely! Thank you, C
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🙌🏼
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Such a lovely post. For me it would be.
1. My family
2. Being outside.
3. Friendship.
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Lovely list!
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Beautiful post! I’m thankful that where I live covid rates are going down. I can start to enjoy my weekly coffee with my friends after dropping our kids off at school. I’ve really enjoyed time at home with my family but also missed my social contact with my mum friends
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I am thankful for some normality too!
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Wonderful
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Thanks so much.
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Hey Olivia!
The things I am grateful for was one of the topics I wanted to write from a long time.
And your blog post inspired me!
I would like to mention a thanks to you on my blog:)
Thank you so much!!!
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Awesome!
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You are amazing blogger. Your blog was the one that actually helped me blogging as I am still a beginner. I find you as my inspiration. As I mentioned above, I mentioned the link for this blog on my blog.
Do check:- https://littlewildwings.wordpress.com/2021/06/01/things-i-am-grateful-for-in-my-life/
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My family, AC, food and education. But I can go on and on.
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Yes!
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Hi Olivia, would you be interested in a fun collab for a brand new series on my blog? It would be an interview of sorts. If yes, let me know, I’ll mail you the questionaire. Much love 💛🌻
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Hey! Of course, please email me at olivialucieblakeblog@hotmail.com
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Thank you so much. I’ve mailed you the details. Kindly check it and revert. 🙂 💛🌻
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My family 🙏❤️
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Mine too!
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Nice
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For me writing, rain drops and talk my favorite person
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Such lovely things!
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My little daughter smile makes me happy
A long and adventurous trip
Boating occasionally
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Lovely things to be thankful for.
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Absolutely
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Life as a whole. Great post btw
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I am extremely grateful for being able to learn in life.🔆💕
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Family writing supporting people around me
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Been doing this everyday for over a year now. It’s soothes an anxious mind also
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Learning from other’s as I’ve become more interested in people, reading, listening to music, laughs and talks with friends
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Love these!
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Lovely post! For me, joy comes in the form of being able to wake up each morning, finding comfort in a good night’s rest, and being given the chance to live another day.
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How often do we forget to be grateful that we woke up?! A great reminder for us all.
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For me it’s the rush I get while operating , the joy of having food I cooked, being around with crazy friends, star gazing, evening tea and painting
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Lovely list of things!
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I love the way how you define joy it is beautifully explained and 100% true.
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Thank you so much!
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I love great food, my car, all of my awesome co-workers at work and having interesting bloggers to interact with every day.
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A great list 🙂
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Enjoy the little things❤️
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Yes 🥰
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Watch movies, eating delicious food
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Lovely!
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A good food a good movie and lots of talking with your loved ones keeps me going
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Me too!
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Btw, nice website layout 👍🏻👍🏻
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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Soo true!! Conveying gratitude brings a much needed positive vibe!
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