You hear about it all the time. Writer’s Block– that awful moment you find yourself staring at the blank page and realize you have no idea how to begin and a deadline fast approaching.

What do you do on a daily basis with living a full life in mind? If you’re struggling to think of anything, that’s okay, you’re not alone. Here’s the thing – you aren’t going to enjoy every minute of every day, bad things will happen – whether it’s a car accident, a fall, illness, financial struggles or the loss of a loved one.

Change the strategy of any negativity and say, “Thank you.” Our negative emotions can hide our ability to see clearly. Yet, how much grief would we save ourselves if we immediately said the words, “Thank you?” Arguments would be squelched in a nanosecond—you wouldn’t even have to prove you were right!

Gratitude is a spontaneous feeling that we experience when something has been done for us. It is also suggested that embracing gratitude can be a good practice for mental health. This is a positive emotion that not only feels good inwardly but sends positive energy outward.