This January, why not start the year with an empty jar and fill it with notes about good things that happen. Then, on New Years Eve, empty it and see what awesome stuff happened that year. Good way to keep things in perspective! (Found on FB)
Click image for larger version

Name:	jar of good things.jpg
Views:	111
Size:	36.6 KB
ID:	9268

There is no real need to wait until January. You could start this today :)