Gratitude Affirmations

Laughter has been called the “best medicine”, but have you tried being grateful? These gratitude affirmations have the power to improve your life in the present moment and in the long term too!

Want a quick lift in the middle of a bad day? Look around and find a reason to be grateful. Any little thing will do because it’s all about attitude.

Gratitude affirmations help you instantly switch your focus from negative to positive.

That’s certainly a quick and easy way to start having a better day, and it’s just one of the many benefits of being grateful. In fact, every time you express your gratitude, you are opening you mind to recognizing more reasons to be thankful. You can literally create a cycle of positivity!

Gratitude Affirmations

• I am grateful to be alive to enjoy this day.
• I am grateful for my healthy body and all the ways it serves and supports me.
• I am grateful for each and every one of the loving relationships in my life.
• I am grateful for cherished memories of departed loved ones who live on in my heart.
• I am grateful for the simple joys and pleasures that I experience every day.
• I am grateful for my keen awareness of all that is good in the world.
• I am grateful for the peacefulness I experience as I let go of past hurts and resentment.
• I am grateful for all the loving-kindness, acceptance, and understanding that I receive from others.
• I am grateful to be blessed in ways that enable me to be a blessing to others.
• I am grateful for family and friends who encourage and support me when I am struggling.
• I am grateful that today I can choose to look for the good in people.
• I am grateful for the beauty of nature that calms my mind and soothes my soul.
• I am grateful for cloudless blue skies and starry summer nights.
• I am grateful for salty sea breezes and the comforting ebb and flow of gentle ocean waves.
• I am grateful for the glorious sunrise, for the peaceful sunset, and for each precious moment in between.
• I am grateful for gentle summer rains that refresh the earth and renew my spirit.
• I am grateful for the stillness of a quiet lake that reminds me to be still and seek God’s nearness.
• I am grateful for the pleasure of relaxed evenings with loved ones after hectic days at work.
• I am grateful for ordinary days that get interrupted by pleasant surprises.
• I am grateful to have a comfortable home in a good location with nice, friendly neighbors.
• I am grateful for my country and my freedom.
• I am grateful for the leaders who serve my community with honesty and integrity.
• I am grateful for the generous spirits of volunteers who work to make our little corner of the world a better place.
• I am grateful for every teacher, coach, and mentor who has educated me and helped me grow.
• I am grateful for my coworkers who support and encourage me on the job.
• I am grateful that I have a good mind that serves me so well in my career.
• I am grateful for challenges that open my mind to new possibilities.
• I am grateful that I always approach new situations with a positive attitude.
• I am grateful for new ideas and opportunities that show up for me every day.
• I am grateful for every person who has ever touched my life in a positive way.
• I am grateful for playful fun and hearty laughter that make me feel like a kid again.
• I am grateful for my unwavering faith and trust in God.
• Gratitude is my default attitude.
• Thank you, thank you, thank you!

If you’d like to share your personal reasons to be grateful, please leave a comment below.