The Key to Being Positive

If you need to hear some positive words, read this, I hope it helps you look at life a little better. The world we live in can be cruel sometimes, it may be unfair sometimes. Don’t look at it like that though. Look at the world as if it has endless opportunities. If you are someone who has thought about throwing in the towel and ending everything, you are not alone. Everyone has their fair share of battle scars, but don’t forget to thank your lucky stars that you are alive, and well. No matter how good or bad your life currently is, wake up every morning and be thankful that you still have one. “Every year 2 million people die of dehydration, so it doesn’t really matter if the glass is half full or half empty.” Look at life in a different perspective. Be thankful, because everyday that you have above ground is a good day. Don’t let life bring you down, let it build you up. You have 2 choices in life. Either sit there sulking and dwelling, or get up and figure out how you can make things work in your favor. When you get a negative thought, immediately block it out with positivity.

Our lives are not determined by what happens to us, but by how we react to what happens. Not by what life brings us, but by the attitude we bring to life. A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. Try to care less about what other people think of you and more about what you think of yourself. Think about how far you’ve come. Think about a time when you thought things were a mess and that you would never recover. And then smile. Smile because of the person you’ve fought to become. Be proud of yourself for what you have gotten through. No matter how many times you break down, get back up. The mind is a powerful thing, and when you fill it with positive thoughts, your life will start to change. It won’t change over night, but eventually you will create a life that feels good on the inside. Not one that looks good on the outside. You will end up disappointed if you think people will do for you as you do for them. Not everyone has the same heart as you. Remember that, but it will be okay. Keep moving forward no matter what. When the past calls, let it go to voicemail, because it has nothing new to say. It may be easier said than done but always push forward. If you get hit, get back up and fight back. You are so much stronger than you think. Every time you get upset at something, ask yourself if you were to die tomorrow, was it worth wasting your time being angry? You have one life, don’t waste it being negative or angry at the world. Living a happy and positive life is all about what mindset you have. Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right. Your mind is what helps you get through things. You are the one getting through your lives obstacles, be proud of that. Keep holding on, and remember that better things are ahead. Look forward to the good to get you through things, don’t fear the bad it won’t help you. The happiest people don’t have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything. “When your world crumbles down around you, you have to look at the wreckage, and then build a new one out of all of the pieces that are still here.” Don’t give up, because you are still alive. Act like it.

This man's video is one of the most inspirational speeches I’ve ever heard. I quoted some of the things he said above, apply them to life.