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There’s Always Something To Be Thankful For
20 Things That Make Me Smile
By Grace K. Bianco
There are truly so many little blessings to be thankful for that we tend to forget about.
When I was a little kid and struggling with my anxiety, my mom took many approaches to help me flip my mindset. One of which was focusing on gratitude.
When she homeschooled one of my sisters and me, we were always encouraged to think of things we were thankful for. Sometimes, we had to write a list or just say some out loud.
It’s hard to think negatively when you are focused on positives. It didn’t cure my anxiety, but it’s important to practice nevertheless.
Mental illness or not, it’s healthy for EVERYONE to see the good in their life.
Here are just 20 things that put a smile on my face and remind to be thankful always.
- Jesus — Obviously, He is my number one. He has given me peace when I was struggling, joy when I wasn’t happy, and forgiveness when I didn’t deserve it. He sacrificed His life to save mine, and I…