Being an optimist nowhere means that one waits for things to happen by themselves€¦in fact, it simply means expecting that the best would happen.

It is so truly said €A positive attitude from you tends to produce a positive attitude toward you'.

Optimism keeps you motivated and energetic€¦perhaps, it is a strange power of transforming your life€¦ that helps you focus on your vision€¦which in turn, inculcates a sense of ambition, confidence and contentment. It is this optimism that will inspire a hopefulness€¦ that is needed to take advantage of the opportunities that already exist.

Here are a few ideas to get started:

• Finding the opportunity in a difficult situation is what optimism is. Remaining hopeful, affirmative and confident in tough times is bound to reap bright and positive results.



• Keeping a list of inspirational and motivational quotes, and reading them several times a day, would surely have a positive impact on the mind.



• Taking a good care of one's own looks and maintaining a good physical appearance inculcates confidence and positivity.



• Avoiding the company of negative people can truly be beneficial. The presence of negative vibes around restricts the inflow of positivity.



• The attitude of wallowing in the past simply creates unhappiness and a sense of hollowness; instead, leaving behind the past and moving ahead for better is the right approach.



• Investing in love, giving love and getting love in return increases positivity and act like a guard against negativity.



• Being realistic and expecting both ups and downs helps one prepare for both good and bad times.



• Viewing life as a journey helps one to expect and welcome things as a part of adventure, even the most unfamiliar ones.



• Beginning the day on a positive note and finding a few minutes to clear one's mind every morning paves way for optimism, and expels negativity.



• Doing a gratitude review every night before going to bed helps one to feel good and be thankful for the good things; and the negativity tends to take a back seat.



• Cribbing and feeling bad about things that are happening advocates pessimism; on the contrary, thinking about what can be done to make things better breeds optimism.



• A good night sleep can prevent mood fluctuations and instill a feeling of aliveness, energy and vibrancy.



• Exercising physically has always been known to be a great stress buster. When the body is €happy and healthy', it tends to send €happy and healthy' signals to the mind as well.


Taking the difficulties of life as a test to see how much the soul can endure is the best attitude; €The only disability in life is a bad attitude'€¦Having an attitude of positive expectation is the way to lead a happy life.