In 2020, the Alux team named ten things they were grateful for: frontline workers, teachers, friends, pets, the internet, health, mental health professionals, artists, the job itself, and you, the Aluxers. We asked the team during the pandemic year, and the list still holds up in 2026.
Finding the good in the bad is the mark of an optimist. If you can catch all the good that happened in a year, you’ve won the game. So, Aluxers, here is our list from the 2020 holidays. Welcome to Alux.com, the place where future billionaires come for inspiration. If you’re not subscribed yet, you’re missing out.
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| # | We are grateful for |
|---|---|
| 1 | Frontline and essential staff |
| 2 | Our teachers |
| 3 | Our network of friends |
| 4 | Our pets |
| 5 | The internet |
| 6 | Being healthy |
| 7 | Mental health professionals |
| 8 | Artists and creators |
| 9 | That we get to do this |
| 10 | You guys |
1. Frontline and Essential Staff
From doctors, nurses and janitors to the people restocking shelves and making deliveries, they made 2020 bearable. They pulled night shift after night shift and got burned out daily.
Hopefully that was a wake-up call for everybody. Sometimes the thing that matters most goes unnoticed. While the whole world was on hold, they had to keep going, putting themselves and their families at risk. There isn’t enough we can say about it. Thank you for being there.
2. Our Teachers
That year tested how well we can adapt, and who adapted more than the teachers, especially the ones in areas with poor internet connection? Most of them had to figure out how to keep doing their job on their own, and a lot of communities came together to make sure everyone had access to education.
3. Our Network of Friends
Having good people to chill with on a video call after a long day meant a lot to some of us. We are social beings, even if that means yelling at each other in Among Us.
A good network of friends helped us stay grounded and keep going. A healthy support system goes a long way, especially in a year like that one.
4. Our Pets
Some of us have pets and some of us got pets in 2020, and let me tell you, you can’t be sad while petting a puppy. It’s amazing how much enjoyment you get out of taking care of an animal. And our pets were the happiest they’d ever been, since we were home with them 24/7.
They absorbed a lot of tears, listened to many worries and gave physical comfort and emotional support, even though they may not realize it.
5. The Internet
None of this would be possible without the internet. From getting informed, to keeping in touch with family, to doing our jobs, it all ran on technology. And while it’s important to disconnect and recharge, the internet is pretty much the foundation of our times.
We kinda take it for granted, but imagine 2020 without it. A lot of people kept their jobs because of the internet. A lot of people got new jobs because of it. Everything from getting the word out and educating people about the virus to staying connected and helping us stay sane made the internet 2020’s MVP.
6. Being Healthy
We’re all in good shape and we made it through that year with no major hiccups. You can’t take health for granted, and 2020 showed us it must be a top priority.
7. Mental Health Professionals
Not everyone has this luxury, but mental health professionals came in clutch for a lot of people that year. Life is hard in general. Growing up and realizing how and why you became the version of yourself that you are, and what that means moving forward, is tough enough. Throwing a global health crisis into the mix is like a cruel joke. Counselors, therapists and psychiatrists were helping people through it.
8. Artists and Creators
In 2020 we had a chance to appreciate artists and creators in a different way. Their industries were among the hardest hit, and they were often overlooked in stimulus and financial aid programs. Yet during a year when we were stuck at home, there had never been such a high demand for their work.
9. That We Get to Do This
Honestly, we are grateful we get to have this job. We worked our tails off that year and we are proud of what we achieved. With all that was happening, we were fortunate to get to do this.
10. You Guys
And finally, we are grateful for you, the true Aluxers. The ones who have been with us since day one, and the ones who joined the ride later on. Your messages and emails mean a lot to us and help us push forward.
We are really proud of the Alux community. Thank you for watching our content and being part of the ride.
So, with all this said, what are you grateful for this year? Happy holidays, Aluxers.
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FAQ
What is the Alux team grateful for?
In 2020 the team named frontline workers, teachers, friends, pets, the internet, health, mental health professionals, artists and creators, their jobs and the Alux community.
Why was 2020 a year to be grateful?
The pandemic year put a spotlight on people who kept society running, like essential workers and teachers, and on the tools and relationships that helped everyone through it.
What does being grateful mean in practice?
It means noticing and naming the good things in your life, including people, health and opportunities that are easy to take for granted.
Who are the Aluxers?
Aluxers is what we call the Alux community, the people who read, watch and write to us.
Is the list still relevant in 2026?
Yes. The items are not specific to one year. People, health and the tools that connect us are things worth being grateful for every year.
Last updated: October 2026.
