there was a great study that showed people who focus on positive things rather than negative before they drift off to sleep have better quality-of-life. secondly, send a note or a text every day to somebody who has done something good for you just to express gratitude. finally i would say today after the food and the relatives are gone just sit down by yourself for ten minutes and make a list of everything in your life to be grateful for and that gratitude list can be something you go back to regularly throughout the year. chesterton said life is easier when you take your life with gratitude instead of taking life for granted. >> what most americans are thankful for, 88% said family, 77% said health, personal freedom and friends. what would you say to somebody watching at home that is thinking about this and is going through a rough time thinking i can't think of anything i'm particularly grateful for? >> a lot of people say what am i