Life is good, Of course we all have our moments, and bad things do happen, but generally, life is good and it’s so important to know that. If you find yourself more often looking at the dark side of things, you might have to work a little bit on being more positive. Not only will being positive help you through the tough times, it will make life better for you all around. Here are some tips on how to be more positive!

1. Being positive is a decision you make. Once you decide to be positive you can train yourself.
2. Get rid of negativity. Negative elements in your life will only drag you down and sabotage your efforts to be positive. Stay away from people, experiences, and behaviors that are negative and replace them with ones that are positive.
3. Look for the positive. Even when you feel like something bad happens, make an effort to find something positive to focus on.
4. Share the positivity. Compliment others, point out the good, be nice.
5. Take care of your health. Eat healthy, exercise, and get enough sleep. All of that affects your mood, plus taking care of yourself will make you feel good.
6. Smile. Studies show that it helps.
7. Stand up straight. Like smiling, projecting a positive attitude on the outside helps you feel it on the inside.
8. Give yourself a happy environment. Keep a clean home with good lighting and things that make you happy.
9. Be grateful. Having appreciation helps you to focus on what’s good.
10. No comparisons. Don’t compare yourself or your situation to others. Focus on what’s good about you.
11. Don’t be passive. Don’t wait for good things- make them happen.
12. See possibilities, not limitations. And act on them
13. Keep perspective. Be realistic. Being positive doesn’t mean ignoring problems; try to fix them and don’t let them overwhelm you.
14. Do things you like to do. This will help to foster positive feelings.

Like all change, changing your mindset is an adjustment that will take some time, but I know you’ll begin to see the benefits immediately!