count your blessings

Related to word: count

Idiom

Definition

  1. To be grateful for the positive aspects of one's life, often as a way to avoid becoming excessively unhappy about negative situations.

    • When you feel down, try to count your blessings; you'll find things aren't so bad.

    • She lost her job, but she tried to count her blessings, like having a supportive family.

    • Instead of complaining about what you don't have, count your blessings.