With the economy up and down we sometimes tend to focus too much on what we are surrounded by and exposed to everyday.  Why wouldn't we when the media won't focus on anything else. I have told myself and my team that we are not going to listen to the media. We have changed how we advertise and do business and it was a long time coming. We are counting our blessings and focusing on what we have in our lives to be thankful for.  Most of us are focused on the daily grind and influenced significantly by the world around us.  Being thankful is one step towards having a more positive life.  Being thankful is a good habit to begin!