No matter how dark or bright the day, no matter how joyous or grievous the occasion, there's always cause to channel gratitude.

The research is clear. The conscious act of gratitude can improve your mood, increase resilience in the face of challenges, positively impact your physical health, your career and your social life, and just make you feel good.

It's ok to complain, to be sad or to be angry - it's important to acknowledge our feelings whatever they may be. It's crucial to also pay attention to and articulate what we're grateful for so that, if nothing else, it acts as a counterbalance to our grievances.