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The Power of a Positive Attitude

Don't let yourself fall into a negative pit.

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Recently, it's become popular to constantly and consistently complain about anything and everything. Social media seems to be one of the more commonly used outlets of complaints, but it also happens in daily personal conversation. It's easy to fall into a pit of negativity when we are surrounded by all of the complaints and it's even harder to pull yourself out of the negativity. That's why it's important to keep some kind of positive attitude to outshine some of the negativity.

On a small scale, positive attitudes can change the course of the day. Even if it's a small thing, like remembering to be thankful for waking up in the morning, positive mindsets can make for a better day. Think about it. If you reminded yourself that it is a blessing to be alive throughout the day, think about how less angry you will be when driving. Sure, when someone cuts you off, there will definitely be frustration. However, if you can take a positive spin on the event and remind yourself that at least you're okay and you did not wreck, the rest of the day may not be affected by the event.

With classes starting soon, it is important to keep your attitude more positive than negative. The fall semester always seems to drag on and morale tends to fall throughout the months. Keeping a positive attitude and reminding yourself that the degree you'll have once it's all over is essential for getting through the semester. I know for me, starting out my senior year in college, it will be hard to stay positive and push through these last two semesters. But, the ability to finally see the light at the end of the tunnel will be helpful in keeping my head held high and my attitude positive.

Now, I'm not suggesting that we all look on the bright side of every situation that ever occurs; that's just not realistic considering all of the crazy things that happen in our lives. But spinning something around to make it be positive will be helpful in keeping us out of the negative slump we fall into. I understand that sometimes, you really just need to throw yourself a pity party and be upset about everything. Trust me, I need those occasionally too. But, even something as simple as the thought "it could be worse" can give us the better perspective and keep us positive through the rough things we will face.

With everything that happens in our daily lives, it's a lot more convenient to let the bad influence us, letting us sink into negativity and lose sight of how precious every moment we have is. It's no secret that life is short, there is no need to be negative all the time. Positive attitudes can change everything, try to keep yourself in that light.

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