| I am going to ask you something very unusual right | | | | confident, and self-assured, you also make others |
| now. First of all, I want you to listen to your | | | | around you feel the same way. |
| thoughts. Now tell me, what thoughts fill your head? | | | | On the other hand, a negative attitude, has the |
| Would you label them as positive, or negative? | | | | opposite effect. So, carrying a negative attitude has |
| Now let's say you are walking down the street with | | | | a two-fold drawback. You feel bad about yourself, |
| these thoughts. Do you think anyone would be able | | | | and you make others feel the same way. |
| to tell you what's on your mind? | | | | If you want to have a positive attitude, you have to |
| The answer to number one is up to you. But, the | | | | maintain healthy thoughts. This is actually very hard |
| answer to number two can be pretty generic. | | | | to do nowadays since all around us the media feeds |
| Although people will not be able to tell you exactly | | | | us nothing but negative thoughts. A study shows |
| what you think, they will more or less have an idea | | | | that for every 14 things a parent says to his or her |
| of how you are feeling. | | | | child,only one is positive. This is truly a depressing |
| Here's another question. When you enter a party | | | | thought. |
| filled with friends, do they all fall silent as if something | | | | If you want a healthier outlook in life, you need to |
| terrible had happened? Or does everybody there | | | | think happy thoughts. You also have to hear positive |
| perk up as if they're waiting for something exciting | | | | things as well. So, what can you do? Well, for |
| to happen? | | | | starters, you could see a funny movie, you could |
| You know what? The answer to all these depends | | | | play with children, or spend some time telling jokes |
| on your state of mind. | | | | with friends. All these activities fill you with positive |
| Thoughts are very powerful. They affect your | | | | stimuli, which in turn promotes positive attitude. |
| general attitude. The attitude you carry reflects on | | | | Although it is impossible to keep ourselves from the |
| your appearance, too - unless, of course, you are a | | | | negative things around us, you can still carry a |
| great actor. | | | | positive attitude by focusing on the good things, the |
| And it doesn't end there. Your attitude can also | | | | positive things in life. |
| affect people the around you. The type of attitude | | | | And this positive attitude you now carry can be of |
| you carry depends on you. It can be either positive | | | | benefit to other people. Sometimes when other |
| or negative. | | | | people feel down, the thing most people do is try to |
| Positive thoughts have a filling effect. They are | | | | give them advice. But sometimes, all they need is |
| admittedly exhilarating. Plus, the people around the | | | | somebody to sit with them, and listen to their |
| person carrying positive thoughts are usually | | | | thoughts and feelings. If you have a positive attitude |
| energized by this type of attitude. | | | | you may be able to cheer them up without even |
| Negative thoughts on the other hand have a zapping | | | | having to say anything. |
| effect on other people. Aside from making you look | | | | If positive attitude is really great, why do people |
| gloomy and sad, negative thoughts can turn a festive | | | | choose to adopt a negative attitude instead? One |
| gathering into a funeral wake. | | | | who carries a negative attitude may be actually |
| A positive attitude attracts people, while a negative | | | | sending a signal for attention. |
| attitude repels them. People tend to shy away from | | | | So you don't misunderstand what I'm saying, feeling |
| those who carry a negative attitude. | | | | sad, angry, or gloomy is not wrong itself. But dwelling |
| We can also define attitude as the way of looking at | | | | on these thoughts for far too long is not healthy |
| the world. If you choose to focus on the negative | | | | either. There is a time to mourn, but don't continually |
| things in the life, more or less you are fostering a | | | | dwell on the subject or situation; change it! |
| negative attitude. However, if you choose to focus | | | | If you are inundated with troubles, even in your |
| on the positive things, you are more likely carry a | | | | darkest hour, focus on the good things in life, it will |
| positive attitude. | | | | always give you hope. Problems are something you |
| You have much to gain from a very positive attitude. | | | | can overcome. |
| For one, studies have shown that a positive attitude | | | | You don't have anything to lose by adopting a |
| promotes better health. Those with this kind of | | | | healthy, positive attitude. Studies show that such an |
| attitude also have more friends. projecting a positive | | | | attitude actually defers aging, makes you healthier, |
| attitude also helps one to handle stress and problems | | | | helps you develop a better stress coping mechanism, |
| better than those who have a negative attitude. | | | | and has a very positive effect on all the people you |
| A positive attitude begins with a healthy self-image. If | | | | meet everyday. So, what's not to like about a |
| you will love the way you are and are satisfied, | | | | positive attitude? Adopt one today. |