How to Gain a Positive Attitude

Typically, our own way of looking at situations as well as people forms the viewpoint that controls thoughts, beliefs, and actions. For example, if you view a situation or a particular person as ‘useless’, this viewpoint then triggers the first belief of the entity being useless, thoughts of doubts that this person or situation might never make me achieve what I want, and finally actions such as ignoring the person or running away from the situation. Well, this is how we develop a negative attitude: A negative viewpoint leading to negative beliefs and thoughts. Has this ever happened with you? Well, it might have happened at least once because it takes no time in looking at the negative side of people and situations. Now, if you sit to find out what you gained from such negative development, you will conclude that the achievements are negative: Stress, hatred, irritation, unhappiness, dissatisfaction, and so on. Therefore, it is wise to convert this negative approach into a positive one. Believe me; it is easy to gain a positive attitude. Zig Ziglar have said, “You cannot tailor-make the situations in life but you can tailor-make the attitudes to fit those situations.” Here are some quick ways to do so! • Be in the company of optimistic people and see how they focus on positive thinking and ignore the negative views. • Do something uniquely positive each day; help others selflessly by sharing meals or by taking care of old and sick people. • Read some self-help books focusing on how to deal with criticisms and other negativities from others. • Remind yourself daily about positive things in your life and show yourself that they outshine the unwanted ones. Similarly, count the positive sides of people and situations and tell yourself that the former ones are more valuable than the latter. • Do not allow your past to influence your present or future; learn from past mistakes, apply them in present, and make your future trouble-free. • Learn to take real (not imaginary) risks by being prepared for them and believing in yourself. Say to yourself daily “I can do it!” after you wake up. • Overcome fears by facing them with courage. Ask strength to face it from your lord everyday in morning.