Fortunately, we can switch gears and focus on the bright side of life! According to science training our brains to notice and appreciate the good stuff - that perfectly brewed cup of coffee or the way your partner makes you laugh at the most inappropriate moments - is essential for finding peace, happiness, and solid relationships.

Practicing gratitude is like a magic potion for your mind. When you focus on what you have rather than what you don’t, you turn the frown upside down! It’s not just about your happiness; it’s like sprinkling glitter on your relationships and making them sparkle!

How to Show Your Partner Some Serious Appreciation:

1. Keep a Couple’s Gratitude Journal: Grab a notebook and jot down three things you appreciate about each other every week. It could be as grand as “You make the best tacos” or as sweet as “I love how you always know when I need a hug.”

2. Gratitude Dates: Plan fun “gratitude dates”. Spend an evening sharing what you love about each other over dinner. This can create a loving ritual that brings you closer and opens up channels of communication.

3. Brag About Them: Go ahead and be that partner who brags about their significant other! Tell your friends and family what makes your partner incredible, preferably when he or she is in the room. Sharing your admiration not only boosts their mood but also strengthens your bond, turning you both into cheerleaders for each other.

4. Let the compliments roll: Turn “thank you” into your mantra! Compliment your partner on something they do. A simple “I appreciate how you always make the coffee just right” can work wonders.

5. Heartfelt Notes and Surprises: Write sticky notes of appreciation and hide them where your partner will find them—like their lunch bag or on the bathroom mirror. You could even pop a little love note in their pocket - and who doesn’t love a surprise?