While gratitude journaling can be a beautiful part of our morning routine, we can often be at a loss of what to write about. To help with that, I’ve made a quick morning gratitude list that we can all use for inspiration.
Hopefully you enjoy the list and have a light, peaceful morning :).
What’s a gratitude list?
The name says it all, doesn’t it? A gratitude list can be a basic or detailed list of all the people, things, and experiences in your life that you feel thankful for and truly appreciate.
The list can be as simple as saying a comfy bed, food and water. Or you can get really detailed and specific about that one moment that happened that changed your life for the better.
A gratitude lists is a great tool to develop the habit of feeling grateful and joyful in our lives. But, it is just that – one tool, one approach. If the list doesn’t resonate with you, that’s okay. No need to force it.
There are other beautiful ways to develop and practice gratitude.
Morning gratitude list
Here’s my simple list of things to be grateful for this morning. If you’re journaling, think about what life would look like if something didn’t exist or you didn’t have access to it.
In the home
- waking up
- comfy bed
- soft pillows
- warm blankets
- slippers
- a roof over your head
- no physical discomfort (or at least little discomfort… sore muscles hurt!)
- feeling comfortable (mentally, emotionally, spiritually)
- warm water (and water heaters!)
- radiators and air con
- soap
- toothbrushes
- indoor plumbing
- toilet paper (no more shortages like 2020)
- coffee
- food – especially healthy food
- appliances – toaster, microwave, stove, coffee maker
- electricity (how different would life be without it?)
- locks, security features, cameras
- feeling safe
People you love
- partner
- parents
- kids
- siblings
- amazing relatives
- friends
- pets
- great neighbors
- committed educators – teachers, babysitters, advisors, professors
- wonderful coworkers
- mentors
- service people
- emergency responders
- kind strangers
- toxic people no longer in your life (they came, they taught you life lessons and they left!)
On the outs
- coffee shops
- the office (home offices count too!)
- gym
- sidewalks (hey, they help when walking around the neighborhood!)
- parks – nature parks too
- beaches
- cars and trains
- roads, bridges and infrastructure
- airports
- airplanes
- going on vacation
- malls and shopping centers
- supermarkets (what would happen if we had to grow or forage our own food?)
- restaurants and food trucks
- sporting events
- theatres and cinema
- concerts and clubs
- delivery services (think if there wasn’t an Amazon or Fedex delivery guy!)
- emergency services
- hospitals and health care facilities
More conveniences
- technology – phones, TV, computers, internet (can you imagine life without it?)
- movies and tv shows
- music
- Tiktok
- satellites and cell towers
- podcasts
- art supplies
- photos
- décor
- gratitude journals
- knowledge at your fingertips
- communication at your fingertips
- beautiful stationery
- stickers
- stuffed toys
Gratitude to self
- self awareness
- self growth
- freedom
- kindness
- generosity
- empathy
- dopamine
- oxytocin
- humor
- resilience
You can imagine how long this morning gratitude list can get but I’ll definitely stop here for now. Pull from this lighthearted, fun list to enjoy the feeling of gratitude.
Sit with that beautiful feeling and hopefully you have a wonderful day today.
If you want some gratitude quotes for inspo, check out these Brené Brown gratitude quotes.
