Do We Choose a Positive Life?

We get to choose our outlook on life. If you want a peek into someone's outlook on life, visit their Facebook page or Twitter feed. After a quick stroll, you will learn if they like horses, remodeling homes, taking millions of pictures of their kids, or being health-conscious. Every other post or tweet will be synonymous with how they perceive life from their viewpoints. How we live our lives entails a series of thought processes, beliefs, and an overall mindset.

So what does living a positive life entail? I am glad you asked. Living a positive life requires some daily habits. Habits such as:

• having a positive attitude and taking actions
• focus on solutions and not the problems
• a focused effort on improving you
• not be so judgemental by focusing on good traits in people, not just flaws
• began the day with gratefulness 

A positive mindset is definitely not about material things or possessions. This idealism of positivity will help improve our lives. Thus, we will be happier and lessen the effects of stress. It all starts from within us. Over time, one day at a time, a positive life will naturally emerge. 

Dr. Stredic, EdD

Author of Metamorphosis Through Life: Quotes and Affirmations (barnesandnoble.com)

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