One of the secrets to feeling happy is to be grateful for the things you already have. You can begin this process immediately by keeping a gratitude journal. This could be typed out digitally or in a notebook. Start by writing everything you feel grateful for. If you’re going through a hard time, you may only be able to write simple things like “I am grateful for having food” or “I am grateful for having a place to live.” As you go on, you can find more and more things to be grateful for.

You should also express gratitude for the people in your life. Most parents are not told by their children often enough that they are grateful for all of the work they did to raise them. By telling people that you are grateful for them, they’ll truly appreciate it. This will most likely improve your relationships with your family and friends.