100 Thankful Thursday Ideas
Are you struggling to come up with Thankful Thursday ideas?
Each Thursday in my community I like to pause and reflect on gratitude. On social media, Thursdays are often designated as Thankful Thursday.
Often I get some push back because we are so used to focusing on the bigger things that we forget about the everyday things to be thankful for in our lives.
Focusing on gratitude is not a new thing in my life. I’ve shared before that I began practicing intentional gratitude in 2011 when I first chose gratitude as my word of the year. It was truly a mind-shifting experience for me. It has changed how I focus on gratitude and thankfulness ever since.
Why should gratitude be a part of your daily routine?
Did you know that practicing gratitude regularly is good for your health – physically and mentally? It is! It makes you happier. It helps you sleep better at night. Practicing gratitude gives you more energy, helps you relax and so much more. Gratitude is a habit that can impact many different areas of your life.
100 Thankful Thursday Ideas – Simple Everyday Things to Be Thankful For
Many of these items are taken from my daily gratitude journal and conversations with my online community over the years.
Gratitude turns what we have into enough. – Aesop
1 – Laughter
2 – Coffee dates with friends
3 – Cupcakes
4 – Waking up each morning
5 – Silly jokes
6 – Cat videos
7 – Hugs (virtual and in-person)
8 – Positive and uplifting interactions throughout your day
9 – Life
10 – Meaningful friendships
Thankfulness is the quickest path to joy. ~ Jefferson Bethke
11 – Your faith/belief system
12 – A supportive family, tribe, and/or circle of friends
13 – Sweet treats
14 – Warm sheets out the dryer
15 – The smell of vanilla
17 – Smiles from strangers
18 – Rainbows
19 – A home-cooked meal
20 – Phone calls with a loved one
Start each day with a grateful heart.
21 – An unexpected letter or card in the mail
22 – Cuddles
23 – Cups of tea in your favorite mug
24 – A good night’s sleep
25 – Mid-afternoon naps
26 – A good (or not-so-good) book
27 – The beauty of nature
28 – New beginnings
29 – Sweet neighbors
30 – Friends that are like family
When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others. ~ Dalai Lama
31 – Deep conversations with someone you care for
32 – Watching others succeed
33 – Second chances
34 – Music
35 – Your favorite pair of jeans
36 – Comfortable socks
37 – Days you do not have to set an alarm
38 – Your favorite part of your favorite movie
39 – Listening to your favorite song on repeat
40 – Your Bestie
When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.
~ Willie Nelson
41 – Scarves
42 – Anything purple (or whatever your favorite color happens to be)
43 – Being loved
44 – Wrong turns that end up being adventures
45 – Inspiring quotes
46 – The feel of the sun on your face
47 – Making others smile
48 – Being able to give back to others
49 – Memories that bring a smile to your heart
50 – A casual walk
This is a wonderful day. I’ve never seen this one before.
~ Maya Angelou
51 – Kindness rocks
52 – Food to eat
53 – Gas in your car
54 – The ability to create income
55 – A roof over your head
56 – A way connect and communicate with others
57 – Healthcare
58 – Building and Re-building healthy relationships
59 – Me-time
60 – Online shopping
Gratitude can transform common days into Thanksgivings,
turn routine jobs into joy,
and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.
~ William Arthur Ward
61 – Grocery and food delivery services
62 – Beautiful flowers
63 – Fresh herbs
64 – Warm bread
65 – Constructive feedback
66 – The ability to just sit and be still
67 – Mentors
68 – Finding money unexpectedly in your pocket or purse
69 – A comfy pair of shoes
70 – A good cry
Gratitude makes sense of our past,
brings peace for today,
and creates a vision for today.
~ Melody Beattie
71 – Sleeping through the night peacefully
72 – Family movie nights
73 – Running into a friend or acquaintance
74 – Hearing my children laugh out loud
75 – Access to clean water
76 – Being able to celebrate my wins
77 – The view outside my window
78 – Loved ones who show up for me
79 – Being able to read this list
80 – Transportation
Joy is really the simplest form of gratitude. ~ Karl Barth
81 – People willing to share their knowledge (free and paid)
82 – The gift of entrepreneurship
83 – Cheesy movies
84 – Old westerns
85 – Watching movies and television shows that remind you of loved ones
87 – The air you breathe
88 – The clothes you wear
89 – The ability to choose what you want to eat or wear
90 – Time to do things you love and enjoy
Gratitude increases abundance.
Family traditions and memories
97 – Massages
98 – Pedicures
99 – Back rubs
100 – Technology that connects us with others
Let’s keep this list going, share your Thankful Thursday ideas in the comments below or anywhere on social media.