Do you take the time to find things to be thankful for? I hope you do. I have found that by looking for something positive my days are lighter, and difficult times are easier to bear. Doing this has also allowed me to better see the little things that I am thankful for.

1. I am thankful for music that inspires me and lifts me up.
2. I am thankful for the prayers of friends, family, and people I do not know.
3. I am thankful for the person who donated so much towards my domain’s hosting fees.
4. I am thankful for healthy debates, and good conversations
5. I am thankful for fun and giggles with family

What are you thankful for?

There is always something to be thankful for! I believe this. Even on the days when I feel rotten, there is always something to be thankful for. The things that I tend to be most thankful for, are the little everyday things that we usually take for granted.

1. I am thankful for the little things my dad has been doing – He figured out what kind of coffee I liked to drink and bought me some when he went to the store. I did not even ask him to.
2. I am thankful mom seems to be recovering – sort of – from her latest leg surgery.
3. I am thankful that I got to spend time with my son during the holidays.
4. I am thankful for being able to carve out my own space in my parent’s house.
5. I am thankful for being able to write.
6. I am thankful for the conversation, and humor around the dinner table.

It is the Monday after Christmas, and time for me to remind myself of the many things I have to be thankful for. If you have never taken the time to either daily or weekly write a short list of things to be thankful for, you really ought to give it a try. Doing this has made it so much easier for me to keep a positive attitude during circumstances that would have really devastated me in the past.

1. I am thankful for friends and family who love me.
2. I am thankful for snow – it was so pretty to look at when it was falling.
3. I am thankful for the women in my family who have taught me how to be strong.
4. I am thankful for my new purple Snuggie.
5. I am thankful for new electronic devices.

It is that time again…time for me to list five things I am thankful for. I have so much to be thankful for that I might list a few more than just my normal five.

1. I am very thankful for an old friend – have not spoken with him for around 18 years – who has been so encouraging. He reminded me that I am a child of God.
2. I am extremely thankful for these ladies – Margaret of The World As I See It , Angel of Angel Believes , Jacqui of Wacky Jacqui’s Designs , and a friend from My Hypothetical Divorce Even though none of us have met in real life, they have been encouraging, and supportive of me. I cannot put into words how much they mean to me.
3. I am thankful for the ladies who are in my support group. They are beautiful inside and out.
4. I am thankful for the time with my mother. It has been precious.
5. I am thankful for the opportunity at having a new – and better – relationship with my son.
6. I am thankful for my generous and loving daughter in law.
7. I am thankful for today.

After having spent most of my life as a person who mostly saw the negatives of life, I discovered that looking at the positive side of things not only makes me feel good, it is also good for my mental health. Every Monday, I try – I am not always successful – to write down five things I am thankful for. I believe that it is important for me to do this even when things are going really well. It gives me something to look back on and use when my days become more difficult. Writing down things that I am grateful for when life is hard, helps me keep my focus on the positives of life. It also makes me less anxious and depressed.

Here are the things I am thankful for right now.

1. I am thankful for a warm, and safe place to sleep at night.
2. I am thankful for my little dog – Minnie. She seems to know when I am feeling overwhelmed by negative thoughts, and chooses those times to make me play with her.
3. I am thankful for all the supportive people in my life – in real and on the internet.
4. I am thankful for my counselor. She has been a huge encourager and teacher.
5. I am thankful for Christmas lights. I have had so much fun hanging up Christmas lights this year.

What am I thankful for this week?  Many things.  I have done more than my fair share of whining and complaining over the last few weeks.  I really need to reset my focus onto things that build me up.

Is there anything you are thankful for this week?  I would love to hear about it.

• I am thankful for good friends on Twitter who attention to how I am behaving.
• I am thankful for a husband who has been patient enough to put up with my extreme crankiness.
• I am thankful for windows to open.
• I am thankful for a psychiatrist that seems to care.
• I am thankful for the beautiful fall weather.