Treasure the first few green sprouts at the end of winter. Laugh with your kids and play in the first snow of winter. Bask in the sun and look at how the light plays over the water on a hot summer day.

Try your best to see the positive side of things. Yes, there are undeniably sad and bad situations in our lives, but even so, most of them have a little flicker of something good in them as well.

It’s all good and well to resolve to feel more gratitude and become happier. Putting it into action is a little harder said than done. Thankfully there’s a simple little tool that will help you stay on track – a journal. A gratitude journal is a wonderful thing and something that can have a surprisingly big positive impact on your life. Best of all, you don’t need anything fancy. Grab a notebook and a pen, or if you prefer, boot up your computer and open up a word document.

When All Else Fails, Fake It Day 16 – Empowerment Challenge. Here’s an interesting expression: “Fake It ‘Till You Make It”. You usually hear it

Make It a Point to Make Someone’s Day Day 15 – Empowerment Challenge. Here’s an interesting exercise for you. Head out to do your errands,

Boost Your Confidence and Become Happier Day 14 – Empowerment Challenge. Think back to some of the happiest times in your life. Chances are that

I’m sure you’ve seen this in action. When we don’t sleep well, or don’t get a chance to get enough rest, we end up grumpy and agitated. Our stress levels go way up which in turn makes us feel worse.

Build A Support System of Happy People Around You Day 12 – Empowerment Challenge: Moods are contagious. If you’re around a bunch of sad and

Fighting Against Our Brain’s Bias to Negativity Day 11 – Empowerment Challenge. Have you noticed that negative comments and events stick with us much longer,