Several studies have found that people who consciously count their blessings tend to have higher well-being.

A critical factor is to make the decision to actively write down two or three good things that happened to you during the day and explain why you enjoyed it. Explain what decision or action you took to make that happen.

A 2005 study published in American Psychology found that the combination — of three good things and the cause for each — leads to long-term increases in overall happiness.

One important factor of this study is the focus on the active decisions to make things happen instead of focusing on things that just happened to you. You are the person responsible for working day by day to change your perspective, your approach, and the way you interact and respond to your different circumstances. With time you can find ways to increase your well-being and be happier.

The process is simple but not easy. You need to adopt a new habit, incorporate a new strategy, and be constant. However, if you make the commitment to do it, it can completely change the way that you choose to see your life. You can define proactively how you want to act, respond and make conscious decisions on those things that you find valuable and will make you happier.