Think Positive

It's amazing what a little positive thinking will do for you. People get down on themselves too often, and for really no reason. Be positive! When you're positive people around you will notice and feed it back to you.

What if you're not a positive person? There's something to be said for unabashed optimism but there's also something to be said for reality. The reality of life is that bad things will happen. Things you just can't be positive about. It's OK to be sad, to get down. They key is not to dwell on it.

One of the things that's really helped me to stay positive is to be a "Yes Man". There is a movie (and corresponding book) with Jim Carey where he must say yes to everything, even if it's detrimental to him or dangerous. Not a great movie, but the message is strong. Say yes when you want to say no (within reason of course!). Doing so will expand your horizons, get you out of the house, and build stronger relationships. Saying "yes" will allow you to live life to the fullest, and be a happier and healthier person!

When you're positive people around you will notice and feed it back to you. How great of a cycle is that? By sharing your happiness you make those around you happy. Try it today! Even if you just start small, try it. Say "yes" today to one thing you usually wouldn't, and watch the positive results.