Whenever you're having one of those days where it feels like nothing's going right, try this: Count your blessings! "Denise, are you serious?" you may be thinking! Yes! I don't mean the money in your bank account — I mean the blessings that really matter: friendship, love, health, energy, enthusiasm, and joy!

When you're wallowing in the land of "have not," counting your blessings is a great way to get back on track and to remind yourself how much you have to be thankful for. While it won't make the trials and struggles of life go away, the mental shift may help you find the inner resources you need to cope with them in a healthy and productive way. Trust me — it works! So go ahead, look on the bright side!