29 reasons to be grateful

Have you ever intentionally practiced gratitude?

In my case is one of the practices that really helps me recenter and get better when I'm feeling a little bit down.

I usually practice it, at the end of the day, by writing just 3 things that made me smile that day.

Just that. And it is so powerful.

Even if it's something as little as the sun hitting your skin. If remembering that moment makes you smile, add it to the list! (sunshine is one of the main characters on my lists for sure 😅)

You'll see how re-evaluating these moments will help you lighten up your mood a little bit if you were feeling down. And if you practice enough, you'll see how you'll find more and more meaning in little everyday moments.

So because, lately, I haven't been in a super-pleasant mental state, I wanted to take the opportunity of my birthday to remind myself of 29 reasons to be grateful.

Birthdays can be quite an anxious, tricky time, so this seems like a great exercise to re-center our energy on the positive parts of life we should remember and celebrate.

This post is just to share my idea with you, to give you something to think about and maybe consider doing for yourself 💛 (and to force myself to actually take the time to think and write them all out 😅)

Anyway, if you're curious or want some inspiration, here are my

29 reasons to be grateful

1. I am alive

2. I talk with my parents every day

3. My grandma knows how to use WhatsApp!

4. My family has always been supportive of my decisions

5. I have built so many strong connections and beautiful friendships around the world

6. My body is strong enough to practice all the things that spark my interest

7. I am much more confident than I was 5 years ago

8. People have trusted me to give them permanent memories on their skin

9. I am comfortable having conversations with strangers

10. I can easily make new friends (tell that to 15-year-old Clara!)

11. I have been able to choose where I want to live

12. And I have lived in VERY beautiful places

13. Having had soooo many years with my mís

14. I have made dresses from scratch

15. I take beautiful pictures

16. My curiosity

17. My mental health and self-growth journey

18. Friends that listen to all my +5 minutes voice notes 😅

19. Being surrounded by amazingly creative and inspiring friends and family

20. Having experienced van life

21. Falling in love, a little bit more every time, with Valencia

22. Having had the strength to wake up to take pictures of sunrise so many times

23. Feeling comfortable being on my own

24. I fucking pole-danced on top of a table at a bar!

25. Having made good friends from all the jobs I've had

26. EU passport

27. I have never had major health issues

28. Taking risks despite being afraid

29. Overcoming my insecurities and self-doubt every time I publish a post

Let me know if you decide to give it a try 💛