How to keep a positive attitude?

Question

how do you keep a positive attitude even when things aren't going so well

HELP please and thank you

Answer 1

Hi Jess B,

There are always going to be ups and downs in life, and you're on the right track to handling the tough times with your desire to keep a positive attitude because that will help you get through the challenges.

You improve your attitude by focusing on things that are enjoyable and pleasurable to you.  You need to shift your focus during the tough times from whatever the problem is to something that makes you feel good, whatever those things are.

It's not ignoring the challenges.  Being able to keep a positive attitude helps you stay above the problems... then you can deal with tough times better.  

It's okay to feel angry or frustrated or whatever, let yourself have those emotions but then do a lot of things that you like and you'll come through.

One thing that really helps me, and I just did it recently, is to put on the headphones and blast some music.  Listening to some Zeppelin the other day really got me smilin' again!  There are lots of things I'm sure, but they're unique to each person.  The thing to do is to go and just do them.

Cheers,

BB

Answer 2

i reccommend watching lessons from "Osho" aka Rajneesh, a spiritual guide who has all kinds of meditation tips and techniques, to keep you happy at all times & to have complete control over your emotions. Check it out on youtube.

Answer 3

I think about things that were difficult that I made it through in the past.  I think and do things that make me happy and feel good.  I think of others who are in a worse situation than mine so that I feel like a jerk for dwelling so much on it and stop.  I think about how I can possibly learn and grow from the experience.

Answer 4

i have been trying to work that out for about 4 years now and still havent succeeded..when you find out, please let me know

Answer 5

Use the last day of my life mentality.

Always worked for me...just think that tomorrow you wil be in heaven :)  

Answer 6

realize that you can't change the outcome of your life unless you change your reactions to it.