This time last year, we weren’t quite yet in quarantine. We lived our lives mask-free without group maximums or no dine-in options at restaurants. We lived each day not knowing what was coming, how our lives were about to change, or how lucky we were to have general freedom. One year later, however, and we are all very aware of the many small things we took for granted. It’s easy to get upset about what we missed out on. But instead of getting upset, it is important to change our perspective and be grateful for what we have rather than what we have lost. As February is known for celebrating love on Valentine’s day, I think this would be a good time to spread the love throughout the entire month and celebrate 28 days of gratitude. Every day, there is a new thing to pay special attention to and be grateful for. Transforming into a positive mindset will surely help with staying happy and positive in a difficult time like COVID.
28 Days of Gratitude
1- Your parental guardian
2- Fuzzy blankets on a rainy day
3- 2010’s music
4- The evolution of women’s rights
5- Joe Biden winning the election
6- The United States re-entering the Paris Climate Agreement
7- The peaceful morning silence
8- Education
9- Catching up with old friends
10- The beauty of Hawai‘i
11- Art
12- Modern technology
13- Finding money in your jeans
14- Comfort food on a rainy day
15- Pets
16- The feeling after a really good workout
17- Sweet memories
18- Laughing until you can’t breathe
19- Your best friend
20- Having a nice, productive day
21- Being able to relax after a long day
22- Spontaneous adventures
23- Recognizing your own growth, maturity, and changes in perspectives
24- Peaceful walks in nature
25- Unplanned deep conversations
26- The smell of coffee
27- A cool breeze on a warm day
28- The sound of waves crashing