Ready to up your gratitude game? Share these thoughtful Thankful for You quotes and sayings to share just how much you care!
I’m all about gratitude.
Seriously, it’s been a game changer in my life.
In today’s fast-paced and often stressful world, it’s easy to get caught up in the negative and forget to be thankful for what we have. Gratitude is a powerful emotion that has the ability to transform our lives in meaningful ways.
Did you know that research has shown that cultivating a sense of gratitude can lead to a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life? Pretty cool, huh?
So…if you’re looking to make gratitude a more prominent part of your life, you’re going to love this huge collections of thankful for you quotes and sayings.
I am Thankful for You Quotes
Quotes can convey the depth of your emotions and help you express yourself in a more articulate and meaningful way. Whether it’s a friend, family member, colleague, or mentor, taking the time to express your gratitude can strengthen your relationship and bring positivity and joy to your interactions. So go ahead and spread some love with these I am thankful for you quotes.
“There is nothing more beautiful than someone who goes out of their way to make life beautiful for others.” Mandy Hale
“Life is only as good as the people you get to share it with.” Darren Criss
“I appreciate you more because of the road I’ve traveled. My story brought me to you and I wouldn’t revise a word of my past if it led me anywhere but to your door.” Aaron Polson
“The truth is, not saying ‘thank you’ does more damage than actually saying ‘thank you’ does good.” Tommy Wyatt
“We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.” John F. Kennedy
“The true prayer is only of thankfulness; just a simple thank you is enough.” Osho
“The question is not if we will weather this unknown, but how we will weather this unknown together.” Amanda Gorman
“We learned about gratitude and humility – that so many people had a hand in our success.” Michelle Obama
“For me, every hour is grace. And I feel gratitude in my heart each time I can meet someone and look at his or her smile.” Elie Wiesel
“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.” Thornton Wilder
Thankfulness Quotes
Using thankfulness quotes is a great way to cultivate an attitude of gratitude and appreciation in your life. These quotes remind us of the many blessings we have and help us to focus on the positive aspects of our lives, rather than dwelling on the negative.
“Display, a life full of gratitude, and remember to give thanks each day.” Danielle Duckery
“Thankfulness, gratitude and being able to serve others are the foundation of character.” Jim Loehr
“We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.” Albert Schweitzer
“There’s no happier person than a truly thankful, content person.” Joyce Meyer
“It’s a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight of the thing that you lack.” Germany Kent
“Take time to be kind and to say ‘thank you.” Zig Ziglar
“Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts.” Henri Frederic Amiel
“It is only with gratitude that life becomes rich.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer
“If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough.” Meister Eckhart
“Reflect upon your present blessings—of which every man has many—not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.” Charles Dickens
“I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness – it’s right in front of me if I’m paying attention and practicing gratitude.” Brene Brown
Thinking of taking your gratitude practice to the next level? Then grab my top tips on cultivating a grateful heart, get inspired with my huge list of 101 things to be grateful for and A to Z gratitude list, learn how to celebrate Thankful Thursdays, or dive in the deep end with 30 days of gratitude journaling. Or you can always start simple with these gratitude coloring pages.
Appreciation Quotes
Using appreciation quotes is a great way to express gratitude to someone you are truly thankful for.
“We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.” Cynthia Ozick
“Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” Voltaire
“Appreciation can change a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary.” Margaret Cousins
“What makes me happy is the appreciation of people around me.” Nadia Comaneci
“Show appreciation and for those you care. Let your love be known so they are aware.” Catherine Pulsifer
“There is a calmness to a life lived in gratitude, a quiet joy.” Ralph H Blum
“I turned my attention to gratitude and discovered that the more I cultivated a sense of appreciation for all that I had, the happier and less fearful I was.” M. J. Ryan
“The thankful heart opens our eyes to a multitude of blessings that continually surround us.” James E. Faust
“Thank you is the best prayer anyone could say. I say that one a lot. Thank you expresses extreme gratitude, humility, and understanding.” Alice Walker
“Love those who appreciate you, and appreciate those who love you.” Connor Chalfant
“An appreciation of what you have brings the ultimate abundance in your life.” Debasish Mridha
“Appreciate what you have, while you have it, or you’ll learn what it meant to you after you lose it.” Frank Sonnenberg
“Saying thank you, or offering other words of appreciation, along with sincere compliments and other grateful or kind words are the best way to fortify relationships.” Chris Johnston
“Appreciation has the amazing habit of bringing more reasons to be grateful for.” Isabella Koldras
“Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” Eckhart Tolle
Be Thankful for The Small Things
The little things in life may seem insignificant when compared to the bigger picture, but they can actually have a profound impact on our overall well-being and happiness. Taking time to appreciate the small things can help us find joy in everyday experiences and make us feel more grateful for what we have. Next time you want to emphasize the importance of savoring the little things, try using one of these thankful for the small things quotes:
“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” Robert Brault
“Express gratitude for the greatness of small things.” Richie Norton
“The little things amount to big things.” Robin S. Sharma
“I try to find a reason to laugh each day. Somehow, if you can incorporate laughter into your day, every day, it really helps. It’s the little things in life that make me happy.” Faith Hill
“It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.” John Wooden
“If I love you, I show you I love you every day. Little things, big things.” Dwayne Johnson
“Maybe being grateful means recognizing what you have for what it is. Appreciating small victories. Admiring the struggle it takes to simply be human…At the end of the day, the fact that we have the courage to still be standing is reason enough to celebrate.” Meredith Grey
Thankful and Grateful Quotes
Gratitude quotes can be used in a variety of ways, such as incorporating them into a daily gratitude journal, sharing them with friends and loved ones, or simply reading them as a source of inspiration and motivation.
“Shine brightly. See beauty. Speak kindly. Love truly. Give freely. Create joyfully. Live thankfully.” Mary Davis
“Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things humans can do for each other.” Randy Pausch
“Gratitude is one of the sweet shortcuts to finding peace of mind and happiness inside. No matter what is going on outside of us, there’s always something we could be grateful for.” Barry Neil Kaufman
“Gratitude is when memory is stored in the heart and not in the mind.” Lionel Hampton
“The practice of gratitude empowers, heals, inspires, and fosters heartfelt well–being.”Angeles Arrien
“Wear gratitude like a cloak, and it will feed every corner of your life.” Rumi
“In the end, though, maybe we must all give up trying to pay back the people in this world who sustain our lives. In the end, maybe it’s wiser to surrender before the miraculous scope of human generosity and to keep saying thank you forever and sincerely, for as long as we have voices.” Elisabeth Gilbert.
“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” Albert Einstein
“Gratefulness is the key to a happy life that we hold in our hands, because if we are not grateful, then no matter how much we have we will not be happy – because we will always want to have something else or something more.” Brother David Steindl-Rast
“To get happier, try gratitude, giving back, savoring, encouraging your optimism, and celebrating progress.” Jonathan Harnum
“Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer.” Maya Angelou
“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” Oprah Winfrey
“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” Cicero
Thankful Quotes for Friends
Gratitude quotes are a great way to express your appreciation and care for your friends. Sometimes, it can be difficult to put into words how much someone means to you, but a quote can capture the sentiment perfectly. From famous figures like Ralph Waldo Emerson and Helen Keller to lesser-known authors and poets, there are plenty of inspiring thankful quotes for friends to choose from. Send a thankful for you quote in a text message, write it in a card, or simply say it out loud!
“A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.” Walter Winchell
“The most beautiful discovery true friends can make is that they can grow separately without growing apart.” Anonymous
“Gratitude is something of which none of us can give too much. For on the smiles, the thanks we give, our little gestures of appreciation, our neighbors build their philosophies of life.” A.J. Cronin
“Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain. It’s not something you learn in school. But if you haven’t learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven’t learned anything.” Muhammad Ali
“True friends are like bright sunflowers that never fade away, even over distance and time.” Marie Williams Johnstone
“A friend is one who knows you and loves you just the same.” Elbert Hubbard
“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” Albert Schweitzer
“Find your tribe. Love them hard.” Unknown
“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” Marcel Proust
“True friends are never apart, maybe in distance but never in heart.” Helen Keller
“I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and the new.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
Count Your Blessings Quotes
These quotes remind us of the many blessings we have and help us to focus on the positive aspects of our lives, rather than dwelling on the negative. By incorporating thankfulness quotes into our daily routine, we can improve our mood, reduce stress and anxiety, and find more joy in the present moment. Whether you choose to read them in the morning to set a positive tone for the day, or incorporate them into your journaling or meditation practice, thankfulness quotes can be a powerful tool for increasing your overall sense of well-being.
“When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” Willie Nelson
“The secret of happiness is to count your blessings while others are adding up their troubles. “William Penn
“We should certainly count our blessings, but we should also make our blessings count.” Neal A. Maxwell
“Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has plenty; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.” Charles Dickens
“Count your blessings. A grateful heart attracts more joy, love, and prosperity.” Cheryl Richardson
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Words of Thanks
A simple Thank You can really mean a lot.
But sometimes, we need a little something more. Trust me, I get it.
If you’re looking for words of thanks beyond thank you, try these thankfulness sayings to express your gratitude:
- Thank you for being the reason I smile.
- You always know how to lift my spirits. Thank you for being a true friend.
- Thank you for always being someone I can count on.
- Thank you for being part of my story.
- I am so grateful you are part of my life.
- You’re the definition of a great friend.
- I’m so lucky to call you a friend.
- Your friendship is a true gift.
- You’re the first person that comes to mind when I want to share good news. Thank you for being here for me.
- Thank you for making time for me. It doesn’t go unnoticed or unappreciated.
- I knew we’d be friends the minute we met.
- The best friends are the friends who show up when you need them most.
- What a blessing to have you in my life.
- Thankful for sweet friends like you.
- Thank you for loving me even through my lowest moments.
- You are loved and appreciated.
- Thank you for bringing joy into my life.
- It’s hard to express how much your friendship means to me.
- Touched by your generosity.
- Thank you for reminding me what friendship looks like.
- You make my life better simply by being in it.
- Our friendship is effortless.
- You’re my ride or die.
- Stick with people who lift you up and help you shine.
- Your thoughtfulness is a gift.
- Sometimes the simplest things mean the most.
- Thankful doesn’t even begin to cover how grateful I am.
- Blessed to have you in my life.
- I value your friendship.
- Forever indebted to you.
30 Day Thankful Challenge
Want a fun way to let the people in your life know how just how grateful you are for them?
Try a 30 day Thankfulness Challenge!
It can be super simple and take less than a few minutes each day.
Each day send one of these “Thankful for you” notes to a friend, family member, coworker, or even the mailman. Text the note, write it out and leave it on their windshield wiper of their car, print one on a card and stick it to a bag of candy, or get creative with the challenge. It can be as easy or elaborate as you want it to be!
So…go on, what are you waiting for??
- Thankful for you!
- So grateful for you.
- Thank you.
- You’re the best.
- I owe you big time.
- You mean the world to me.
- Especially thankful for you.
- Thankful and grateful.
- Thanks.
- You’re the bomb.com.
- Words can’t describe how thankful I am.
- Humbled and grateful.
- Many thanks.
- Insanely blessed and infinitely grateful.
- I am so damn thankful for you.
- Thank you for being you.
- You bring out the best in me.
- You are a true blessing.
- I appreciate you.
- Muchas gracias.
- You’re my favorite.
- You totally made my day.
- You’re a bright light in the world.
- Can’t thank you enough.
- You are so thoughtful!
- Thanks a bunch!
- You’re a lifesaver.
- Doing a happy dance because of you!
- I don’t know what I’d do without you.
- Thank you for being part of my journey.
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