The days are getting darker, families are gathering close together, and we’re all becoming a little more aware of the goodness around us. Whether you’re taking in the warmth of the fire as frost collects on the window or watching your closest friends and family gather for a traditional sit-down meal, gratitude starts with being mindful. It’s about noticing how the little moments make up the big picture and appreciating the mundane as something that should be celebrated.

As the holiday season rolls in, give thanks and take in mindful moments with our 30-day gratitude calendar! Each day you’ll find a special activity that sparks feelings of appreciation, like spending extra time with your loved ones or diffusing your favorite oils. They may seem like little things, but as you check off the tasks each day, you’ll soon see a more fulfilling life begin to unfold.

How do you do the gratitude challenge?

It’s simple—do the task for each day of the month, starting with the first. It’s okay if you don’t begin on the first day of the month; just begin with the task that correlates with the day you are starting on or start from the beginning and go through each day until you complete the list.

How can gratitude improve your life?

Being grateful doesn’t only involve constantly saying “thank you” to those around you. As you serve others, create more mindful habits, give yourself a little extra self-care, and focus on the positive, you will be able to grow the amount of gratitude you feel in your life each day.

When you learn to have a thankful heart, you will be able to appreciate the blessings that you have rather than focusing on what you don’t have. It can also help you to have more heartfelt, genuine interactions that will strengthen your relationships with the people around you. Keep in mind that gratitude’s benefits do take time, but as you grow toward having an appreciative heart, you will begin to reap the rewards.

30-day gratitude calendar challenge

Every day is a gift, even the difficult ones. Sometimes the difference between the two is just seeing the good!

View various gratitude calendars below: