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What's an everyday thing you're genuinely grateful for but rarely mention?

B2Feelings & wellbeingReflect

A natural way to answer

I'd say a good night's sleep. We don't talk about it much, but waking up actually rested changes everything, my mood, my patience, my focus. When I sleep well, I don't have to run on empty all day.

Key phrases to use

  • take it for granted — to not appreciate something because you're so used to having it“We take clean water for granted.”
  • sets me up for the day — to give you a good, energetic start to the day“A proper breakfast sets me up for the day.”
  • run on empty — to keep going when you have no energy left“By Friday I'm completely running on empty.”
  • count your blessings — to focus on the good things you have rather than what you lack“When things go wrong, I try to count my blessings.”
  • underrated — better or more valuable than people generally recognise“An early night is seriously underrated.”

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