The more recent neuroscience suggests that we remember negative thing more that the positive. So we need to train our brains to notice, acknowledge, and remind ourselves of all the positive things in our lives. Some days it may only be that one song that we listened to that helped us relax, that friend that asked how we were doing, or that awesome Frappuccino we had. Check these ideas and resources out and start reminding yourself of the good in your life.

According to positive psychology.com the benefits of a gratitude journal include:

* lowering your stress levels;

* It can help you feel calmer, especially at night;

* Journaling can give you a new perspective on what is important to you and what you truly appreciate in your life;

* By noting what you are grateful for, you can gain clarity on what you want to have more of in your life, and what you can do without;

* Gratitude journaling can help you find out and focus on what really matters to you;

* Keeping a gratitude journal helps you learn more about yourself and become more self-aware;

* Your gratitude journal is for your eyes only, so you can write anything you feel without worrying about judgment from others;

* On days when you feel blue, you can read through your gratitude journal to readjust your attitude and remember all the good things in your life (Jessen, 2015).