It sometimes feels difficult for some people to find out a proper way to express gratitude in daily life. 【小题1】 Christina Costa, a psychologist who has studied the positive effects of gratitude on the brain, offers advice about how to be thankful for the smallest of things—and how to be better at showing gratitude easily.

【小题2】 Make it a habit to put down the things that you’re thankful for. “Set up a timer. I like writing in my journal in the morning because that sets my day up best. Or do it on your phone. Make it as easy as possible,” says Costa.

Write a letter. Think of someone in your life who you have not had the chance to thank, says Costa. “Why are you grateful for that person? Think of a specific example when they helped you. Then send them a letter, an email. 【小题3】”

If you’re having trouble finding someone to thank, think small. “The smaller you start, the more you will start seeing things you’re grateful for.” says Costa. Say “【小题4】 You think, I’m going to write about this later in my gratitude journal. I’m so grateful to him.”

There’s a difference between saying “thanks to” and “thanks for.” “Make sure you are giving thanks to something and not for something.” says Moore. 【小题5】 Being grateful “to” something or someone indicates a direct relationship. It reminds you of your connection with and responsibility to that person or thing.