^{So, my sister bought me a stunning leather-bound gratitude journal and I thought...}

^{What a great forum thread idea!} 

^{What are you grateful for today?}

It's almost Friday

the cool weather

being alive and having my family around me xD

my kids, my friends... being alive

my family, friends, and online fam

being alive

To be alive

Being alone in the office so I can play Hearthstone on my phone :D 

my whole family is home, warm, and fed.

I have written so many gratitude lists in my journals over the years! I always list the things I take for granted first, then the most important positive things happening in my life, and any other random things I think of. I think it's very important to write these lists longer when you're feeling down, depressed, sad, insecure, etc. I'll give an abbreviated example of how like to I structure mine:
1. Are your basic human needs being met? yes, i have food, water, shelter, and a good support system
2. Who is most important to you? my family, dog, and friends
3. What is most important that is going well? college
4. How is your health? decent
5. Things (objects) you have that bring you joy, comfort, etc.? hp, books, and coffee

Feel free to try this in your journal or on a notebook to keep forever so even when you think things suck, you can have these lists for reminders. I thought this might be helpful :)

Grateful to have had a productive day today!

Grateful for a night off parenting!

my kids