How to Have a Positive Outlook on Life

We all want to live our lives in the best way possible; to be happy, successful, healthy and loved. We can only do this by having a positive outlook. How do we learn to have a positive outlook when so many around us are negative?

When we are positive, we can be motivated towards goals because we know within ourselves that we can succeed. When we are positive we can live the life we want and empower ourselves to accomplish what we want to do. Most of the things that happen in our lives are not luck; they happen because we have worked towards them whether it is with a positive attitude or a negative one. Whatever we give in life, we will get back.

The following quote explains clearly what a positive outlook can do for us:
'The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible.' Author unknown.

Those who have negative outlooks will in all likelihood be depressed, frustrated and sad. If you're determined that you'll never be able to succeed, that stumbling blocks surround you and that the world is against you, you will be absolutely right. Those with negative outlooks usually have problems with jobs, relationships and their health. An acquaintance of mine who is constantly in the doldrums, has many health issues and although they are not serious, they give her more reasons for complaint. She has difficulties with friends as well as family and has not settled into a steady job for the last fifteen years. That is what negativity has done to her life.

For those with positive attitudes even if something bad happens such as breaking a leg, they don't whine about it. They go about the business of healing. Thinking positively helps to overcome problems. Positive people see the bright side of most situations and create their own reality.

How can we become positive thinkers?
- we can eliminate any negative influences from our life and encourage relationships with positive friends;
- exercise will work wonders when negative thinking threatens to engulf us;
- humor helps us to be more positive. How can we be negative when we're laughing;
- focus on things that make us happy rather than those that upset us;
- smile at others even if you don't feel like it. Most people will smile back and their return smile will make your day brighter;
- focus on others rather than ourselves;
- accept and be happy with who we are;
- don't consider yourself a victim, you only are if you think you are;
- look for opportunities and respond to them;
- be proactive in your approach to success;
- have a clear vision of your goal and how to get there;
- do not wallow in self-pity.

With a positive outlook life improves and doors of opportunity will open. Those with positive attitudes have better health and increased longevity, and they have better problem-solving and coping skills. They create energy.

The following quote is one most positive people would probably agree with:

'Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.' Abraham Lincoln

For those with negative outlooks life could be long, miserable and unhappy. But for those with positive attitudes, life can and will be interesting and fun and one you will be happy to greet each morning upon rising.