That’s why one of the first things I recommend for new clients is to start a gratitude journal. I write in one every day, and if I miss a day, I can feel it in my mental health. (I actually use a five notebook journaling system myself, but the gratitude one is most important.)
In your gratitude journal, every day, write down at least three things you’re thankful for. Every day. At least three things. Every. Day.
Now, on rough days, I’m thankful for air, food, and my bed. Or for the roof over my head, my caregivers, and Netflix. It doesn’t have to be anything profound.