I guess I am not the only one who is forgetful. And I know that there are more people with depression and anxiety who need to have goals of what to do during the day to be able to get things done. This means that I write a lot of lists. Lists of things I need to do, like the dishes or laundry and watering the plants. But also lists of what groceries are needed, what we are going to eat that week, as well as lists of what I want to share on this blog and my Instagram linked to this blog. As well as on my bookstagram and book blog. I also write lists of what I am thankful for and the top three things that have happened in a week. This helps me find the light in the dark.

I think I write lists of almost everything and it helps me. Helps me remember, helps me get things done, and helps me focus on good things. I know some people get annoyed when I talk about my lists, but they help me. Therefore they are important.

Today I started once again on a list of what I am thankful for. This is a list that never really changes, only smaller things on it or seasonal things. But it helps me. I want to share this list with you. It might help you or give you the idea to try your own list. So here goes:

What I am thankful for:

• My Husband
• Oracle (my corgi)
• Zelda (my second corgi)
• My family
• My friends
• My house
• My happy childhood memories
• My writing
• My books
• The food I eat
• The clothes
• My warm and comfy bed
• My time
• My garden
• The woods around me
• The animals that I see living in the woods
• The sun
• The smell of the warming fire in our fireplace
• My stubbornness
• The hope of a white winter
• The happiness I feel when I watch my husband
• the happiness I feel when my dogs chase each other on the frosty ground in the garden
• The happiness I feel when my nephew or neice wants to play or just be with me
• Having somewere to share my struggles

This list is shorter than the real list. But this is what I wrote in about five minutes. And looking at it makes me feel thankful and blessed. I also have hope for the future. I have so much love and support around me and I know I can make it through. Just as I know that you can make it through.

Love, Nea