About
Ten Things I Love® is an appreciation practice that helps you see things of value, about yourself, about others and about life, by inspiring you to focus on what you love.
At the heart of Ten Things I Love® is a simple but powerful truth: when you focus on what you love, you begin to see things of value that you may have overlooked, within yourself, in others, and in life itself.
The Ten Things I Love appreciation practice invites you to pause, reflect, and consciously list ten things you love about a specific person, moment, experience, or even a feeling. Whether you're thinking of a beloved pet, collecting your favorite quotes, or honoring the simple pleasures that bring joy to your day, this practice turns ordinary reflection into something deeply meaningful.
Meet Linda, Founder of Ten Things I Love®
Hi there! Welcome to Ten Things I Love.
Years ago, I read a blog that asked the question...
“Do we have to die to be appreciated?”
That question changed my life. It’s what inspired me to start Ten Things I Love.
When someone passes away, we are able to instantly see them through the eyes of appreciation. Suddenly all these things of value about them rise to the surface, reminding us of the love and appreciation we had for them. We remember character traits we admired. We recall the ways they supported us. We reflect on the impact they had on us.
That’s also the case with ourselves, our lives, our health, our relationships, and our jobs. Sometimes we don’t appreciate things until we don’t have them anymore or until we are at risk of losing them.
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The question in that blog inspired me to start intentionally appreciating various aspects of my life. I did that by consciously looking for things I love; in myself, my relationships, my work and my world, and then expressing appreciation for them. That became the Ten Things I Love® appreciation technique.
This intentional appreciation practice improved the quality of my life immensely. My relationships got better, my life was more meaningful and fulfilling, my self-worth got stronger, among other things.
It was such a transformational experience that I wanted to find a way to help others experience it too. That's what I started Ten Things I Love.
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Whether you're here to explore our journals, gifts, or creative resources, I hope Ten Things I Love becomes a meaningful part of your journey. One list at a time, it’s a beautiful way to reconnect with what makes life worth loving.