I consider myself an optimistic person, but even I don’t always make time to sit down and count my blessings… but I should, and so should you!

If we take the opportunity in our day to think about what we’re grateful for, it might just pick us up out of a slump and turn our day around. Research has shown that practicing gratitude can have a real positive impact on your life.

So in this episode, I share with you five strategies for cultivating a ritual of counting your blessings, including:

• Before you go to sleep, write down three things you’re grateful for.
• Say thank you to someone who has made a difference in your life.
• Enjoy the simple pleasure in life.

Stepping back and taking stock of the good in your life can really help you get into a positive, productive mindset.