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6 ways to remain positive

1.    Surround yourself with a good atmosphere

The people you keep around strongly affect your attitude and your actions. If you are constantly around negative and non-driven people, then they are most likely to put you in a bad mood or even lead you into the wrong direction. If your circle is filled with ambitious people then they are most likely the ones who will motivate you, push you, and support you in all your endeavors.

2.    Read books that motivate/inspire you

Reading is very beneficial. Not only does it give you knowledge but it also cultivates your thoughts.

 3.    Speak positive affirmations

We unconsciously speak negativity without knowing it. For example, “I could never buy that car, it’s too expensive”. Without knowing it, we just claimed that we would never be able to afford the car in which we hope for. Throughout your day, turn “won't” into “will”, and remove “can't” from your vocabulary. Wake up and speak positivity into your life. Wake up and claim that your day will go great!

4.    Practice patience

Someone else’s success is not yours. You have to remember that your time will come. Like the saying goes “Good things come to those who wait”. Be patient with yourself, towards others, and everything else in life that comes your way.

5.    Celebrate Yourself

Celebrating life and all accomplishments is a good way to remind you to keep on working hard, and every hard work comes with a good reward at the end.  Don’t discredit yourself; try to treat yourself once in a while. Life is to short not too.

6.    Pick and choose the things you get mad over

Do not give anyone the power to change your mood or atmosphere, so really think and decide if it is worth changing the tone of your attitude.