What are you grateful for?

kikilarue2

Over the last five years, I've been exchanging gratitude lists with a group of women online daily.

There are no hard rules, but the idea is to write 10. The first two or three usually come easy, but it can take some thinking to get to 10, and in the process, I often go through a mindset shift.

Reading other women's gratitude lists has made me aware of how much I take for granted i.e. when they say "I'm grateful I was able to pay my rent this month" when that's something I wouldn't give a second thought to.

Here's mine for today. Join in if you want. It can be as simple or as elaborate as you like

1. It's sunny out
2. My housemate is away for the weekend so I have the place to myself
3. My super cute puppy
4. I'm going to the zoo with friends tomorrow
5. My sister asked me to be bridesmaid for her wedding
6. My business is starting to make a little bit of money
7. A lovely conversation with an old friend on the phone last night
8. Two friends have moved home from abroad lately and it's nice to have them back in my social circle
9. I was able to renew my Driver's Licence online and didn't have to actually go there!
10. My housemate gave me a blueberry muffin for breakfast so I didn't have to make something

I know this is kind of similar to Trivial Things that Make you Happy... but not quite the same I think?

ILoveYourVibes

My kick ass sense of humor.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

To save some of us repeating ourselves.

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057855279

Cee-Jay-Cee

My hot young neighbour who let me through her apartment earlier when I locked myself out in the back garden. She tried to kiss me as I left her apartment but I just brushed it off as I’m married but it’s nice to think that I as an older man am still attractive to young women like her.

Pinch Flat

Health of me and my family

kikilarue2

Orlando Agreeable Wrecker wrote: »

To save some of us repeating ourselves.

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057855279

I don't really see it as the same thing, though it's similar. The main difference being that it's a variety of things listed, and they're both significant and trivial.

No worries if people don't want a second thread with a similar focus (though we have unlimited negative ones, so a few extra ones focused on positivity wouldn't go amiss!)

Thelonious Monk

My parents
The nice lady I hit it off with the other night
My new nephew is a healthy happy baby
Beer
Sunshine

Gerianam

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

My hot young neighbour who let me through her apartment earlier when I locked myself out in the back garden. She tried to kiss me as I left her apartment but I just brushed it off as I’m married but it’s nice to think I as an older man am still attractive to young women like her.

Cee-Jay-Cee's vivid imagination.

Graces7

My cat who i thought I had lost... sat out in the sun knitting with him adoring me and I adoring him.. for the internet which just died briefly on me...

Balanadan

I'm so grateful for my eggs, bacon eggs, bacon eggs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl1aHhXnN1k

Tony EH

I'm grateful that I haven't a clue who Ariana Grande is.

Capt'n Midnight

Tony EH wrote: »

I'm grateful that I haven't a clue who Ariana Grande is.

It's a bit smaller than an Ariana Venti

Am grateful for real coffee that you do yourself at home.

branie2

My life

jaxxx

Sausages.

Mad_maxx

Two beautiful children but overall I've always been very unlucky

kikilarue2

Today I’m grateful:
1. for a fun day at the zoo
2. getting to spend time with my friend’s toddler who is a precocious, hilarious little thing
3. seeing my brother tomorrow
4. lots of new shows on Netflix
5. I’m reading a great book
6. nice Boardsies who messages yesterday to make sure I was okay
7. flowers I bought a week ago somehow still looking strong
8. Recognizing bad patterns (e.g. silly arguments on here) when my mental health isn’t great and deciding to make some adjustments
9. walks with the pup and friendly interactions with other dog owners
10. lots of new, exciting plans for my freelance business

Rubberlegs

The cow. Without whom we would not have spaghetti bolognese, beef stew, lasagne, chilli, and steak.

Autecher

Rubberlegs wrote: »

The cow. Without whom we would not have spaghetti bolognese, beef stew, lasagne, chilli, and steak.

And Milk, the second best drink on the planet earth.
The first one you ask? Why water of course!
Yes I am a boring fooker

Autecher

I've been doing mental lists of good things in my life the last 6 months or so, it is a very helpful thing to do I think. It can force people to see that their life isn't as bad as they think or maybe might get them to realise they actually have a good life even.

1 I brought one of my nieces for a long walk in the sun today, we fed the ducks & swans and she made me laugh so much as I did with her.
2 I am seeing my other niece tomorrow, she is a mad hyperactive yoke who says the most ridiculously funny things.
3 My longstanding lower back issues have improved greatly in the last 3 months due to an new exercise regime I am on. My mood has improved a lot along with it.
4 I have bought an apartment and am excitedly thinking of all the things I want to do with it.
5 I am trying to improve my self confidence & self esteem, it is a slow going process but I am making good strides and hope to continue with that!
6 Last for now... NO WORK TOMORROW! :pac:

kikilarue2

Autecher wrote: »

I've been doing mental lists of good things in my life the last 6 months or so, it is a very helpful thing to do I think. It can force people to see that their life isn't as bad as they think or maybe might get them to realise they actually have a good life even.

1 I brought one of my nieces for a long walk in the sun today, we fed the ducks & swans and she made me laugh so much as I did with her.
2 I am seeing my other niece tomorrow, she is a mad hyperactive yoke who says the most ridiculously funny things.
3 My longstanding lower back issues have improved greatly in the last 3 months due to an new exercise regime I am on. My mood has improved a lot along with it.
4 I have bought an apartment and am excitedly thinking of all the things I want to do with it.
5 I am trying to improve my self confidence & self esteem, it is a slow going process but I am making good strides and hope to continue with that!
6 Last for now... NO WORK TOMORROW! :pac:

Wow, that's a great list. Back problems improving is brilliant and huge congrats on buying your apartment!

kikilarue2

Today I'm grateful for:

1. a long, hot shower
2. getting a bit of cleaning done
3. starting my new vision board
4. cooking myself up a pretty tasty chicken jalfrezi
5. a little mental trick I came up with last night to stop me texting my ex just because I'm a little lonely
6. standing up for myself
7. finally making a big decision I've been toying with for quite some time
8. catching up on my favourite podcasts today
9. a good chat with my mam
10. i finished a great book last night

JupiterKid

I’m grateful for...

My sanity
My health
My sobriety
My peace of mind
Being loved and loving others close to me
My family and good friends
A secure roof over my head
Food on the table
A career that I largely enjoy
Having numerous creative outlets (art, pottery, writing)
A collection of good books!

SunnyMay

My niece. This is an amazing little girl!

Filmer Paradise

At the moment, Guinness Draught in a can.:D

corner of hells

My rocking chair , it belonged to my late mother and before than a very elderly aunt.

It's in the kitchen, but I'm thinking of moving it out to the porch but herself won't let me , something about the shotgun and the neighbours.

vargoo

Autecher wrote: »

3 My longstanding lower back issues have improved greatly in the last 3 months due to an new exercise regime I am on. My mood has improved a lot along with it.

Try hanging plus get an inversion table, i bought one cheap off Amazon and its actually a great one. Reply if you want link and ill send when on computer.

kikilarue2

Today:

1. Got a good amount of work done today (no bank hols for the newly self-employed)
2. A nice walk in the park with the pup
3. Loving how my new dress looks on
4. Bumped into someone I used to work with and realized how right I was to leave
5. More progress on the vision board today - hoping to get it finished tomorrow
6. The K necklace my sister got me for my birthday
7. A call in the morning with a potential new client $$$
8. The pup is asleep cuddled into me and it’s so cute
9. The charger for my Mac magically started working again which is great because I really didn’t want to shell out for a new one
10. I’ve been in a bit of a fog as regards my mental health over the last few days but I can feel it starting to pass

Esse85

I'm grateful for the dinner I cooked up today.

Being able to sit outside and read.

Having the health to be able to go to the gym and to run.

Being able to speak to my mam on the phone.

For having a bed and a roof over my head.

The good weather.

corner of hells

kikilarue2 wrote: »

Today:

1. Got a good amount of work done today (no bank hols for the newly self-employed)
2. A nice walk in the park with the pup
3. Loving how my new dress looks on
4. Bumped into someone I used to work with and realized how right I was to leave
5. More progress on the vision board today - hoping to get it finished tomorrow
6. The K necklace my sister got me for my birthday
7. A call in the morning with a potential new client $$
8. The pup is asleep cuddled into me and it’s so cute
9. The charger for my Mac magically started working again which is great because I really didn’t want to shell out for a new one
10. I’ve been in a bit of a fog as regards my mental health over the last few days but I can feel it starting to pass

The pup sounds amazingly important to you.

kikilarue2

corner of hells wrote: »

kikilarue2 wrote: »

Today:

1. Got a good amount of work done today (no bank hols for the newly self-employed)
2. A nice walk in the park with the pup
3. Loving how my new dress looks on
4. Bumped into someone I used to work with and realized how right I was to leave
5. More progress on the vision board today - hoping to get it finished tomorrow
6. The K necklace my sister got me for my birthday
7. A call in the morning with a potential new client $
8. The pup is asleep cuddled into me and it’s so cute
9. The charger for my Mac magically started working again which is great because I really didn’t want to shell out for a new one
10. I’ve been in a bit of a fog as regards my mental health over the last few days but I can feel it starting to pass

The pup sounds amazingly important to you.

And you don’t even see the constant updates on Instagram!

I assume over time it’ll become less of a thing and just a regular part of my life, but we’re only a few months in and I just love her to bits - the novelty hasn’t worn off at all!

Nice thread OP.

There are lots of things I am grateful for but I'm not always able to really FEEL it. Like I know on a cognitive level what they are but there are days when it just doesn't land.

Today I am grateful for:
Being able to sit beside the sea.
Good company.
Listening to myself.
Hugs.
Being honest.

kikilarue2

Deleted User wrote: »

Nice thread OP.

There are lots of things I am grateful for but I'm not always able to really FEEL it. Like I know on a cognitive level what they are but there are days when it just doesn't land.

Today I am grateful for:
Being able to sit beside the sea.
Good company.
Listening to myself.
Hugs.
Being honest.

Oh I *totally* get that.

Often I’m writing this list to try and trick myself into feeling grateful for things I know I should be grateful for even if I’m not feeling it in the moment.

kikilarue2

Deleted User wrote: »

Nice thread OP.

There are lots of things I am grateful for but I'm not always able to really FEEL it. Like I know on a cognitive level what they are but there are days when it just doesn't land.

Today I am grateful for:
Being able to sit beside the sea.
Good company.
Listening to myself.
Hugs.
Being honest.

Oh I *totally* get that.

Often I’m writing this list to try and trick myself into feeling grateful for things I know I should be grateful for even if I’m not feeling it in the moment.

Raconteuse

Being born in a country where I can take plentiful food, clean water, medicine and education for granted. Not far from the countryside and the sea. A small population so no crazy crowding. No war, no famine, people are free to criticise the government all they want.

A great family (some people's family situations are shocking).

No financial worries. Doesn't mean I'm loaded but I have enough to live comfortably.

My health - never any issues of much concern so far, and I can afford health insurance; some people have severe disfigurements, or are confined to a wheelchair. Any things bothering me about my appearance are just stupid, trivial things, some of which I can change myself.

Having a full-time permanent job - it's not a great job but permanent jobs seem to be decreasing in supply.

My friends.

lola85

Raconteuse wrote: »

Being born in a country where I can take plentiful food, clean water, medicine and education for granted. Not far from the countryside and the sea. A small population so no crazy crowding. No war, no famine, people are free to criticise the government all they want.

A great family (some people's family situations are shocking).

No financial worries. Doesn't mean I'm loaded but I have enough to live comfortably.

My health - never any issues of much concern so far, and I can afford health insurance; some people have severe disfigurements, or are confined to a wheelchair. Any things bothering me about my appearance are just stupid, trivial things, some of which I can change myself.

Having a full-time permanent job - it's not a great job but permanent jobs seem to be decreasing in supply.

My friends.

You won’t fit in on boards.ie.

Raconteuse

lola85 wrote: »

You won’t fit in on boards.ie.

Shur I know.

Don't get me wrong - there are things about Ireland that piss me off hugely, but that doesn't mean there aren't positives to be embraced.

Filmer Paradise

Filmer Paradise wrote: »

At the moment, Guinness Draught in a can.:D

Apparently it's another day now & I'm in an advanced state of refreshment now.

Today I'm grateful for my semi-retired fathers extensive collection of Half Man Half Biscuit CDs.

I'm 51 BTW.

Raconteuse

Filmer Paradise wrote: »

Apparently it's another day now & I'm in an advanced state of refreshment now.

Today I'm grateful for my semi-retired fathers extensive collection of Half Man Half Biscuit CDs.

I'm 51 BTW.

Crikey - how cool is he?!

Filmer Paradise

Raconteuse wrote: »

Crikey - how cool is he?!

85 & still going strong!

Old style eccentric.

Raconteuse

Filmer Paradise wrote: »

85 & still going strong!

Old style eccentric.

That's pretty amazing. Most much younger people wouldn't have a clue who HMHB were.

I'm grateful for the presence of oxygen that facilitates my continued existence on this planet. Don't sweat trivial matters of no significance.

Filmer Paradise

Raconteuse wrote: »

That's pretty amazing. Most much younger people wouldn't have a clue who HMHB were.

Old people can be surprising sometimes.

Autecher

vargoo wrote: »

Try hanging plus get an inversion table, i bought one cheap off Amazon and its actually a great one. Reply if you want link and ill send when on computer.

Thanks Vargoo. I have looked into them myself already. I am considering getting one when I move into my new apartment, I don't have room for one where I live now.

kikilarue2

vargoo wrote: »

kikilarue2 wrote: »

5. a little mental trick I came up with last night to stop me texting my ex just because I'm a little lonely

Whats yours?

I slipped twice in a year writing to my cheating tramp of an ex. Won't be a third.

I send out a few bottles now....

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bottledapp.bottled&hl=en_IE

I changed his name in my phone book to his worst quality!

vargoo

Autecher wrote: »

Thanks Vargoo. I have looked into them myself already. I am considering getting one when I move into my new apartment, I don't have room for one where I live now.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B071GBZZS5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thats my one, BUT, I got it for £100 in July. It's gone up a nice bit!!!

Takes up very little space really.

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Autecher

vargoo wrote: »

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B071GBZZS5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thats my one, BUT, I got it for £100 in July. It's gone up a nice bit!!!

Takes up very little space really.

Set up a price alert - https://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/?utm_campaign=locale_redir&utm_source=C:US-L:EN-G:IE&utm_medium=www

Thanks for that Vargoo . I will keep an eye on it.