the little things we forget.

I have realized that there is so many little, yet big things that we should be thankful and grateful for, but neglect it. So many people are not blessed to even have a roof over there heads, yet still we complain about simple things like “Not having plans” or “Being bored at home”. Some people wish that they could utter those words out there mouth. I have compiled some things that we as individuals need to remember and be grateful/thankful for.

Things you should be thankful/grateful for (in general):
1. L I F E. The fact that you are alive and God spared your life to see another day.
2. S H E L T E R. You have a roof over your head, a form of shelter and protection from harm and danger.
3. F O O D on your table. Not many people have food. Imagine the people on the corners or on the trains that you see homeless with no food.
4. Having a J A C K E T. Yes a jacket. My cousin brought awareness to this and it actually hit home. Be happy you have a jacket to keep you warm this autumn/winter season.
5. H E A T. So many people have homes, but no heat to keep them warm. Others have no home at all.
6. F A M I L Y. I cannot stress the importance of being grateful you have a family and support system around you. People die everyday, so be sure to tell them how much you care NOW!
7. E D U C A T I O N. Yes you may still be chasing after that associate, bachelor, or master’s degree, but SO WHAT! You are in school getting educated. SCHOOL IS NOT CHEAP. You know how many people wish they could be in school? Be thankful and block out the haters.
8. A J O B. That job you have been blessed with. Be thankful for it because it gives you the money to take care of yourself and/or others.
9. Your O T H E R  H A L F. Whether it may be a boyfriend, girlfriend, friend, husband, wife or close family member…be thankful for them. They give you that extra push each day and that love and attention to keep you going.
10. F A V O R. You may receive so much favor throughout the days, weeks or months. Give thanks for it. Don’t be boastful. Those are little blessings sent from God. Appreciate it.
11. W A T E R to drink, clean water at that. I know you know the details of this, so yeah be very thankful/grateful.
12. G O O D  H E A L T H. Do not take this lightly. So many people are sick and are in bed with illnesses without cures, please count your blessings. This includes mental health also. Good mental health is something many people wish they had. They too suffer tremendously, hoping for a brighter day. Let us remember to be thankful for being 

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STOP WORRYING, instead say this “I will give thanks today and everyday I live.”

Things we take for granted, but should be really grateful for:
13. The fact that we have a Television or any other electronic devices.
14. Light/Electricity.
15. Shoes on our feet.
16. Hands, feet, eyes, ears, nose, toes, fingers, a mouth, teeth, a tongue etc.
17. A bed, a couch, chairs, tables etc.

Things to be thankful for (bloggers edition):
18. L O Y A L follower count. Always show that you’re thankful to them for following and keeping up with you.
19. Great S U P P O R T E R S. Do not take them for granted.
20. Y O U R  B L O G. Your own very space to voice your opinions, feelings and thoughts.
21. All your blogging T O O L S and necessities! Ex. cameras, books, photographers, props, light tools, computers, iPads, etc.

The are all things we are blessed with and should be super grateful for. Let’s not only be thankful/grateful on special holidays, but E V E R Y D A Y that we are alive.
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92 responses to “the little things we forget.”

  1. blvckiscarefree Avatar

    I love this post💘some people actually tend to take things for granted and by writing this, it’s to remind how blessed we are to have this.

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Thank you! I’m glad that you enjoyed it & you are 100% right! We are extremely blessed.

  2. verydelightfulthings Avatar

    Excellent post! We were just talking about this as a family this morning. So timely.

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Really? That’s wonderful! I’m really glad to hear this <3

  3. JustRere Avatar

    Really appreciated this post! We tend to forget these things! Thank you for writing this!

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Thank you! I appreciate that <3

  4. Tanya Avatar

    Beautiful post. It is very easy to forget about the importance of these things. Love this. ❤️

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Thank you and you’re so right!❤️️

  5. Emma Langlands Avatar

    Love this post!! xox

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Thanks❤️️

  6. ashlexyz Avatar

    I love this, it’s so important to not take things for granted!

    XO
    Ashley
    https://ashlexyz.wordpress.com/

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Indeed. Thank you!💜

  7. hilarice Avatar

    People these days take things for granted, this post hopefully reminds those people how blessed we are ! Loved reading this xx

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      I hope so and thank you!❤️️

  8. Courtney Avatar

    ive been thinking about this a lot recently such a lovely post to read

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Thank you!❤️️

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    Anonymous

    I’m guilty of this as I’m sure many others are. It’s always nice and refreshing to realise how lucky we are.

    Terri
    http://www.c0yoteugly.blogspot.com

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Definitely!❤️️

  10. possiblysami Avatar

    aw, i love this post so much. I was having such a crap day today, but after reading your post I feel so much better and satisfied! thank you.

    possiblysami.com

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Aww glad to help!❤️️

  11. Jess @PTcontender Avatar

    hey MJ, I’m here from #bloggerspromohour (my first one!) First of all, your blog is so pretty! Second, I am also so thankful for my blog. I’ve had it for almost 2 months now and it is so crazy how interactive & social the blogging community is. I feel like I’ve learned so much so soon! Glad I found ya :)) PS. are you Team Jess or Team Logan?

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Thank you so much, appreciate the kind words ❤️️ [Honestly I’m not sure lol. She needs to dumb both😂]

      1. Jess @PTcontender Avatar

        Lol! Great answer!

  12. izziefarebro Avatar
    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Thanks a lot!❤️️😍

  13. Kayleigh Zara Avatar
    Kayleigh Zara

    I love this post and totally agree with it! There are so many things we should be grateful for that don’t even cross our minds on a regular basis! X

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Thanks love❤️️

  14. Single Vegas Girl Avatar

    This is such a great list of things to be thankful for. It’s always easy to forget the little things until we are reminded of them. (: The little blogger things were a nice little touch.

    Single Vegas Girl
    http://singlevegasgirl.blogspot.com

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it❤️️

  15. Laura's Little World Avatar

    I loved reading this, so often we forget to be thankful for the little things we take for granted. We need to remember that what we have could be gone tomorrow, so don’t end up having regrets, fab post lovely! x

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Exactly! Yes yes yes. Thanks for reading ❤️️

  16. xmeganlisa Avatar

    Absolutely loved this post! So much is taken for granted and should be appreciated more! Great post x

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Thank you💕

  17. Tyler Avatar

    Such an insightful post. Love it!

    Heavenlychaoss.blogspot.co.uk xxx

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Thank you💕

  18. Alice Avatar

    This post is so true. My friend was in an accident this year where she lost an arm and a leg- things like that show you just how precious life is and how we should appreciate all the things we have.

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Oh wow. You’re so right❤️️ thanks for reading!

  19. Jocelyn @ minimalistinmanhattan.com Avatar

    Thank you for writing this and giving us all a much-needed reality check. Lately, I’ve been finding myself feeling so grateful for simple pleasures (or privileges) lately such as hot showers w/ high water pressure!

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Exactly! You are welcome❤️️

  20. jennifersmithwriter Avatar

    This is something we all need to remember, I kno I’m guilty of forgetting how lucky I really am

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Definitely!

  21. Em Avatar

    This is so so lovely! Such a great reality check for people, we all need to remind us of what we are thankful for! x

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Definitely ❤️️❤️️

  22. Corinne & Kirsty Avatar

    This is all so true! Great post! Made me think! Sometime I forget how lucky I am with my life. It’s not all pinky and shiny but it’s still a good life. Thanks for writing this. xx Corinne from Corinne & Kirsty

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      You’re welcome ✨

  23. Morgan (@JustMorgsx) Avatar

    Wonderful post <3 Really brightened up my day

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Thank you!

  24. Ashley Avatar

    Wonderful, wonderful post. It can be easy to feel bogged down by, well, everything so these are important things to come back to and feel grateful for. Thankfulness for both the big and the small goes a long way in helping to ease the mind and heart. Thank for you this!

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Definitely, you get it! Thanks for reading❤️️

  25. Jasmine Watson Avatar

    Everything in this post is so accurate and important
    We get so caught up in day to day life we forget to be greatful for what we have

    I really loved this post

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Aww thanks!!

  26. namelessjeff Avatar

    I really loved this post MJ! Keep up the good work!

    Jeff. x

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Thanks!

  27. youmustbehighxo Avatar

    I love this! It’s easy to forget how lucky we are and forget to be thankful, but we have so much to be grateful for x

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Yes indeed we do. Thank you!

  28. littlemissmelanie Avatar
    littlemissmelanie

    Really enjoyed this post, its always good to remind ourselves not to take things for granted and appreciate the little things more in life. xx

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Definitely, thanks for reading❤️️

  29. Helena (@HelenaMulhearn) Avatar

    these are so true, we always forget how lucky we are!

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Defintely! Thanks for reading!

  30. Olivia Avatar

    I loved this post! We do really have to remember and appreciate the little things.
    -Olivia Xxxx

    http://oliviaxalesha.com/blog

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      You’re absolutely correct!

  31. Tyler Avatar

    Love it as always MJ!

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Thank you!🔥

  32. stealthebeauty Avatar

    I literally love posts like this I’ll definately be re-reading this on a rainy day ❤️

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Yay, thank you!

  33. Della Avatar
    Della

    I loved this post! Definitely one to read when you feel like the world is against you xx

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Definitely! Glad you liked it!

  34. notsomousybrown Avatar
    notsomousybrown

    Love this post! There really are lots of things we should all be grateful for everyday x

    Amy | notsomousybrown.com

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Thank you lovely!

  35. Morgan (@JustMorgsx) Avatar

    I’ll definitely be coming back to this! Such a beautiful positive post x

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Aww thanks!

  36. Virtuous Virgos Avatar

    Such a great post. We tend to forget the little things. We have to remember to be appreciate of the things that God gives us and not lose sight of that. Thanks for the reminder.

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Thank you !❤️️

  37. Dalal Avatar

    I love this post so much, there’s so much to be thankful for and we always tend to overlook it!
    Dalal
    monochromedaisies.blogspot.com

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      I’m glad you get it! Thank you for reading ❤️️

  38. Serena Reidy Avatar

    Love this post! It’s so important not to take things for granted and be thankful for all the little things in life!

    Serena / http://ramblingsofanotherunistudent.blogspot.co.uk

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Thank you!

  39. Lupe Avatar

    I love this post so much! Its needed to remember everything that we often take for granted!! Your blog and twitter is amazing! keep up the amazing work xx

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Aww thank you!!

  40. Amanda Avatar

    This is such a good post! An important reminder of things to be grateful for. Personally I would be very happy if I had a good mental health as I’ve been struggling with mental health problems for years.

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Oh no I pray that you get over that! All good things will come girl❤️️ be strong

  41. Chloe Avatar

    Hi, great post. A great way to get people to stop and think and not take things for granted, Chloe https://pinkiebag.com/

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Yes indeed! Thank you❤️️

  42. kirstyhoggons Avatar

    I love posts like these because they are so true! We do take so much for granted and I think that posts like these definitely make us stop and think for a minute 🙂

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Definitely! Thank you for reading!

  43. Jordanne | Thelifeofaglasgowgirl Avatar

    Such a thoughtful post. I love to read happy and inspiring posts that make you feel good and remember we have more to be greatful.

    Jordanne || Thelifeofaglasgowgirl.co.uk

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Thank you! Well I’m glad you liked it!❤️️

  44. nushablog Avatar

    I love this post ! We take so many things for granted , not realizing what we have and should be thankful for !

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Definitely. I’m glad you loved it! Thanks for reading.

  45. Grace Avatar

    I love this post, such a positive message! And it’s true, we do take things for granted that we really shouldn’t, things that we should be thankful for! Such a well written post and a great read!

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Thank you so much <3

  46. Megan Avatar

    This is so important! I make a habit of practicing gratitude daily and reminding myself what really matters in life (food, family, shelter etc). I love that you focused on things we often take for granted like a warm jacket in winter.

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