These days it’s easy to be negative. It’s super-hot out, hotter than it’s been in a long time. In fact I can’t remember a streak like this. The country is divided politically even though the great majority of us are more similar than we often realize or admit. Social media seems to aggravate our differences while often ignoring the good stuff. AI is advancing faster and faster as people argue about how to regulate it and use it safely. Oh, and baseball’s New York Mets are having a terrible season.

One of the easiest and most powerful things you can do to increase happiness is take time to reflect on what you’re grateful for. By making a simple list of the people, experiences, opportunities, and stuff that make our lives better, we train our brains to notice the positive more often. Gratitude reminds us that there are good things in life. The more you........

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