Happiness Is A State Of Mind

Keeping our mind positive and happy is very important in life. Just like the quote by Abraham Lincoln says, "Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be." Take in the sheer beauty of each day. The birds, the flowers, the trees, the beautiful blue skies. Enjoy and live in each moment.

I personally am a person that struggles with staying positive. Staying positive does not come easy to me. I have to take things one day at a time and sometimes minute by minute. I try to catch myself thinking negative thoughts and replace those thoughts with positive ones. I have come to realize, even though it's still hard to obtain at times, that happiness is more a state of being.

It's especially important to keep a positive attitude in times of need. Because that's when we need to think clearly and level headed. Often times, in my past I let worry, fear and panic take over and because of that I lost nearly everything in my life. And it was only by thinking clearly and positive that I got my life back. I'm not saying that I still wouldn't have lost everything, but I certainly don't think my situation would have been as bad had I been thinking more positive.

So don't let the stinking thinking of negative thoughts rule you.  Thinking positive is not easy, so your going to have to put the work in. If you need help on how to think more positive, here's a couple of links to get you started. eHow's How To Think Positive Thoughts and wikiHow's How To Be More Positive
 

A Positive Attitude Is Important

A positive attitude is very important, especially if you are one who tends to be a negative person or depressed.  Like myself for instance.  I am Bipolar II so I have depressive episodes in which I tend to be negative.  In those times, I take things minute by minute.  I really have to think about every thought. I have to catch myself thinking negatively and turn it into a positive thought.  That's one great way of thinking positively, but also surround yourself with positive people, read positive material and watch positive videos. And exercise also is a great negative attitude buster.  This is one area I myself am lacking in.  I hope to change that real soon. 

I have found with Stumbleupon a list of positive websites that will be great in helping you to stay positive.  You will find them listed at this Stumbleupon link.  Remember to think about every thought and if it's negative, turn it into a positive thought.

Keeping a Positive Attitude When Depression Sets In

Only you can provide yourself with the positive attitude you need at those most imperative and important times.  So how is this accomplished?  Especially if you're in a depressed state of mind. 

1. Exercise - Exercise releases endorphins in the brain and makes us feel better about ourselves.
2. Count Your Blessings - Count your blessings for the wonderful things you have in your life that you could be without.  Think of how much better off you are than some other people.
3. Take time for yourself -Think about nothing, do nothing that requires you to other than exercise, just relax.  Read, watch tv, knit, paint, do puzzles, just relax.
4. Assess your problem(s)- Think of them as challenges instead of problems, work towards finding solutions one step at a time.  Just try to look at things from a different perspective.
5. Remember that problems are temporary.-  Nothing in life is permanent, so where you are today, may not be where you are tomorrow, next month or next year.