Positive — Perspective

: According to The Gottman Institute , a positive perspective acts as a "buffer" during conflict, allowing partners to assume the best of each other and making repair attempts more successful.

: Regularly acknowledge small wins, like a good cup of coffee or a supportive friend. Keeping a journal can help rewire your brain to look for the good in each day. Positive Perspective

"We can complain because rose bushes have thorns or rejoice because thorns have roses." — Alphonse Karr : According to The Gottman Institute , a

You can train your mind to default to a positive perspective through consistent practice: : According to The Gottman Institute