Explaining "Count your blessings"

Reviewed and edited by

Anwar Kareem 01/10/2024, 10:33

English.me team member

What does it mean?

The phrase "Count your blessings" means to focus on and appreciate the good things in your life, especially when you are feeling overwhelmed by problems or difficulties.

Tone

Encouraging and optimistic.

Origin

The origin is commonly traced back to religious and spiritual contexts where counting one's blessings was a way to express gratitude. It became popular in the 19th century, especially due to hymns and sermons emphasizing gratefulness.

Examples of usage

Whenever I'm feeling down, I take a moment to count my blessings and it really helps my mood.
She told him to stop complaining and start counting his blessings.