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9 Things Students Have to Be Thankful for (but Usually Aren’t)

Updated on August 11, 2021 By Daniel Wong 9 Comments

Happy student

Students have so many things they complain about, right?

Too much homework.

Naggy parents.

Not enough money.

Early mornings.

Strict teachers.

The list goes on and on.

When I was a student, I used to complain about everything. But one day I realized that the antidote to complaining is gratitude.

So after reading this article, I felt inspired to come up with a list of nine things that students have to be thankful for – but usually aren’t.

Here’s the list:

1. Naggy parents = People who love you unconditionally

2. Internet/phone/TV restrictions = Parents who care about your future

3. No pocket money to buy the coolest clothes = Learning the difference between wants and needs

4. Homework = Opportunity to acquire new knowledge and skills

5. Early school day mornings = Getting a quality education

6. Tests and exams = Valuable feedback on your learning progress

7. Group projects = Learning collaboration and interpersonal skills

8. Difficult concepts and topics = Developing perseverance

9. Mandatory subjects you dislike = Growing in patience

It’s natural to focus on the negative things in life, rather than the positive.

But to find long-term happiness and success, we must cultivate the habit of gratitude.

I hope this article helps you to do that in a small way. 🙂

Please “like” this article and share it with your friends.

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Filed Under: Attitude, Education, Happiness, Perspective

Comments

  1. Reb Leng says

    February 15, 2016 at 11:55 am

    Bullseye! These should reach our kids’ fb and website they frequent. Thank you Daniel.

    Reply
    • Daniel Wong says

      February 15, 2016 at 12:21 pm

      You’re welcome, Reb Leng!

      Reply
  2. Selina Tan says

    February 19, 2016 at 7:09 am

    Thank you for putting it succinctly. I am an educator and I will share this with my students.

    Reply
    • Daniel Wong says

      February 19, 2016 at 8:06 am

      You’re welcome, Selina. I hope your students like it!

      Reply
  3. Halena Ramsey says

    February 23, 2016 at 5:59 pm

    You nailed it Daniel. And thanks for giving out the printed version. I’m so going to out it up in my house!

    Reply
    • Daniel Wong says

      February 23, 2016 at 8:17 pm

      You’re welcome, Halena. Hope it serves as a good reminder 🙂

      Reply
  4. Lyseth says

    February 26, 2016 at 6:14 pm

    Very well articulated. Loved it and will share with my kids and students too.

    Reply
    • Daniel Wong says

      February 26, 2016 at 6:58 pm

      Thank you, Lyseth. Hope they like it!

      Reply
  5. Wanda Michaels says

    November 27, 2018 at 9:40 am

    Good job! I am a student myself and I felt like this was very well written and it made me understand not to be very fussy all the time.

    Reply

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