What are those good things?

When you write down a list of “three good things” that happened that day, your brain will be forced to scan the last 24 hours for potential positives; small or large laughs, a feeling of accomplishment, a strengthened connection with family, or a glimmer of hope for the future.

In just five...

Our tendency to notice the bad more than the good (e.g. believing that things are getting worse when things are actually getting better).

• Hedonia: superficial pleasures such as looking good. They are more concrete and often short-lived.
• Eudaimonia: a sense of meaning and purpose that contributes to overall well-being.