How do you maintain a positive attitude?

[mrbizzard]

How do you maintain a positive attitude for yourself or others?

[bowrunner]

Right now I'm having a terrible time even thinking about a positive attitude.  My puppy dug a hole under the fence and one of the horses stepped on her and killed her day before yesterday and I miss her so much.  She came running so fast when I called her and she was so lovable.  She made me laugh.  It's going to be awhile before I can even think about positive.

[JaniceSW]

Oh, my goodness, I am so sorry and I can understand how you are feeling right now.  It will be difficult for awhile to see the brighter side of life.  Life can bring tragic things that seem to make no sense and to be cruel.  The only thing I can say is time will help...as with all...and you will gradually remember and smile at all the pleasant memories that little puppy gave you.  Perhaps that is the best...the smile on your face and memories of happy times the little thing gave you.  Although this may not be of much help now, remember there are people all over the world who are going through horrendous things compared with our lucky life here in the United States.  I will hope your little puppy did not suffer. 

[linderlizzie]

Thank God for every good thing in life. And then when you're ready, you can thank him for the bad things as well. There is a purpose to everything, especially you.

Defeat negative thoughts by invoking the name of Jesus. The devil flees when he hears his name.
I know this sounds hokey, but I wouldn't say it if it didn't work for me.

Stay around positive people if you can. They will encourage you and give you strength to carry on.

Laugh any time you get the opportunity. Whatever makes you laugh, cultivate it. 

Help other people. Forgive others for hurting you or letting you down in some way. Never harbor hate in your heart for anyone. They're not even aware, and you're just harming your own health.

Get and stay healthy and fit. Improve your mind by reading positive books.

If all else fails, eat some chocolate.  Works for me.

[BMaston12]

How do you maintain a positive attitude for yourself or others?

It takes work everyday. I have to keep myself pumped up while I am looking for a job. I finally landed a temp full-time position and going in with a positive attitude of working it into something permanent. You have to have faith. After losing my husband 7 months ago, I am getting better at starting over. Family helps and so do friends. But it is up to YOU to make those positive changes needed to keep going. You have to believe!
BMaston12

[sak4kat]

I think it's becoming harder and harder for good people to have a positive attitude.  Although the will to keep on trying can be strong.  Some of the things I do is thank God, pray, go for walks, let my guard down every once in a while and don't sweat the stupid stuff.

[sharonpatri55]

A few years ago, a young minister enlightened me when telling his congregation that each morning we need to wake up and not think about what we need to do for ourselves but what we can do to bless someone instead. I have made a conscious effort to practice this each morning and it has definitely brought a more positive attitude into my life. 

[SherylsShado]

It helps to only spend time with positive people and cut as much negativity & unnecessary drama out of your life that you can.  Negative people really have a way of bringing others down---avoid them!!

[sarabtrayior]

I try to do this every day and it's trying to be POSITIVE and not negative that helps the most...

[Sendmicheck]

A positive attitude is being yourself and always believe that things will turnout right.

[vp44]

I try not judge people for believing that religion is the only way to believe in GOD.

[Terryltemple]

Believe in yourself.  Even when you don't feel well, just know there are better days ahead.  Look outside at something beautiful--like birds, flowers, trees.  Smile at someone and ask how they're doing.  Chances are they'll smile back at you, and that could make your day.  It's the simple things in life that bring us the most happiness.  When my cat, Snuggles, died, I buried him myself and created a special memorial stone for his grave.  I was very emotional and crying.  Then I remembered I had him for 10 years and he brought me so much happiness.  So I just recalled the good times I had with him.  Those precious memories helped me stay positive.  Then my daughter brought me home a stray kitty cat only about 1 month old.  That was exactly the same age Snuggles was when he first came into my life.  This new kitty reminds me of Snuggles in so many ways.  Now it's easier to deal with Snuggles death because I see him living through this new kitty.

[alice44]

There are times when it is hard to have a positive attitude.  I try to always remember the positive times when that happens and know the time will pass.

[sarabtrayior]

What I do each and every day, I'm positive, I can be positively negative, but that won't help.

[acegirl]

 :I would start your day with prayer and meditation.  Sit still and quiet your thoughts and give thanks for every good thing in
your life even for the not so good--your job,home and family.  Throughout you day give thanks again.  Keep your mind on
your blessing.  There is verse in a song that  say's " accentuate the positive, elminate the negative and don't mess with anything in between."