75+ Things to Be Grateful For in 2023

Journal of things to be grateful for

This is the ultimate list of things to be grateful for! Read on to discover the amazing things about life we tend to forget in the day to day grind, and achieve greater happiness without changing a thing.

How can a gratitude list help me?

Expressing gratitude has been shown to have several benefits for your mental and physical health including:

  • Increased happiness
  • Improved relationships
  • Boosted immunity
  • Better sleep
  • Increased energy
  • Being more present
  • More resilience

These are just a few of the many benefits of gratitude. Fortunately, practicing gratitude can be a quick, easy practice that can hugely benefit your life.

Things to be grateful for about yourself

  1. Your mind. Our minds process and learn so much every day.
  2. Your body. Our bodies have amazing functions we often take for granted.
  3. Your personality. Introverts, extroverts, loud, quiet. Our uniqueness makes us special.
  4. Your interests. Your hobbies and interests matter.
  5. Your love. The love and care you show impacts more than you know.
  6. Your smile. It brightens up a room and tells your brain you’re happy!
  7. Your mistakes. For helping you learn and grow.
  8. Your values. For guiding the choices you make.
  9. Your perspectives. For providing a lens to view the world.
  10. Your experiences. Your experiences shape you and help you grow.

Things to be grateful for about your family

Mom and kids to be grateful for on sunny day
  1. Your parents. For giving you life and your first lessons.
  2. Your siblings. For being your closest relations in the world.
  3. Your partner. For being your person.
  4. Your children. Our greatest teachers and joy bringers.
  5. Your pets. Such loyal, loving companions.
  6. Family vacations. To strengthen our bonds and make core memories.
  7. Family dinner. To share how our day was with those we love.
  8. Game nights. To have fun together and learn who has the best poker face.
  9. Reading books together. For extra snuggles and silly voices.
  10. Different personalities. We are stronger together.
  11. Giving us purpose. Our families bring so much meaning to life.

Things to be grateful for about your friends

  1. The bond you share. Like a sister from another mister.
  2. Having your back. Having good friends in your corner helps you face challenges.
  3. Being a shoulder to cry on. True empathy helps us have more compassion for ourselves.
  4. Bringing laughter to your life. Making the most of any situation.
  5. Creating fun memories together. Exploring what the world has to offer together.
  6. Having someone who gets you. Not just the best parts.
  7. Late night conversations. A listening ear no matter the hour.
  8. Someone to cheer you on. They treat your success as their own.
  9. Feeling accepted for who you are. The good, the bad, the ugly.

Things to be grateful for in your relationship

Loving couple with hands shaped in a heart
  1. Trusting each other. Being able to trust them and for them to trust you.
  2. Loyalty. Knowing they will be true to you.
  3. Fun connection. Growing closer together through fun experiences.
  4. Romance. Whether it’s getting flowers or getting up in the night with kids.
  5. Intimacy. Providing a special bond only the two of you share.
  6. Co-parenting. Having someone to tag team parenting with.
  7. Caring for you. In sickness and in health.
  8. Supporting you in your goals and dreams. Even when they are different from theirs.

Things to be grateful for about your kids

  1. Their laughter. The purest sound in the world.
  2. Their genuine nature. They say and do what they believe.
  3. Their great cuddles. They share love so freely.
  4. The hilarious things they say. Laughter for days.
  5. Their broad imaginations. That help us dream a little bigger.
  6. Their range of emotions. That remind us it’s okay to feel what we feel.
  7. Their creativity. Which inspires us to create more.
  8. Their ability to find the fun. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.
  9. Their zeal for life. Everyday is an adventure.
  10. Keeping us humble. They teach us what matters most.
  11. They made us moms. For which we’re forever grateful.

Things to be grateful for in nature

Woman sitting on beach pondering things to be grateful for
  1. Sunshine. For its brilliant warmth.
  2. Flowers. For their beauty and fragrance.
  3. Captivating waterfalls. For providing wonder.
  4. The sky. For providing us with needed precipitation.
  5. Animals. Keeping the circle of life alive.
  6. Butterflies. Reminding us we can grow and transform too.
  7. The seasons. For bringing variety to life.
  8. Mountain hikes. With their breathtaking vistas.
  9. Fresh air. For refreshing us.
  10. Sunsets. With their captivating beauty.
  11. The stars. For reminding us we’re part of something bigger.
  12. Rainbows. For renewing us with hope.

Things we often take for granted

  1. Food. For nourishing us and providing delicious tastes.
  2. Clothes. For adorning our bodies and allowing us an avenue to express our style.
  3. Music. For helping us express our creativity and shift our mood.
  4. Books. For expanding our minds.
  5. Art. For allowing us a window into another’s soul.
  6. Dancing. For moving our bodies in a fun way.
  7. Machines. For making life’s work easier.
  8. Health. Which we become more appreciative of in times of sickness.
  9. Homes. For sheltering us from the elements.

Things to be grateful for in hardship

  1. Becoming stronger. You are stronger than you know.
  2. Developing resilience. Greater ability to face what happens in life.
  3. Increasing confidence. Knowing you can make it through.
  4. Learning life lessons. These times teach us in a way that times of ease don’t.
  5. Helping us develop new skills. We learn how to be resourceful.
  6. Greater appreciation for times of ease. The sour helps us appreciate the sweet.
  7. Supportive friends and community. People can buoy us up so much.
  8. Developing stronger faith. Faith can move mountains.
  9. Having empathy for others. We understand better what others are going through.
  10. Giving ourselves grace. Learning we are wonderful just as we are.
  11. Establishing self-care habits. These benefit us in all seasons of life.

How to practice gratitude daily

This list is extensive, but you don’t need to express gratitude for all of these items every day! Research shows reflecting daily on three specific things you’re grateful for that day can provide the amazing benefits of gratitude.

The key is to not just make a list, but feel the positive emotions associated with the things you’re expressing gratitude for. This powerful practice has the ability to help you achieve greater happiness without changing a thing.