Saturday, November 27, 2010

Happy People Think Positive

By David Bradsahw


Some people never seem to let anything get them down! No matter what happens, they always seem calm and pleasant. These people may have the same problems as the saddest person, but they tend to handle their problems with a different attitude.

Optimistic individuals are not happy because they have always been able to avoid problems. They just understand they cannot control everything and everybody, and that the only thing they have a chance to control is their own reactions.

Many people have had relationship problems, sickness in the family, or lost their jobs. A happy person accepts that troubles are part of a full life. But they also understand that they can try to take positive steps to fix problems so they can have a better life in the future.

Think about the case of different groups of people who lost their homes beause of a flood. You have probably seen people like this on TV. Maybe you have had an issue like this.

One family is very upset, and it is easy to understand why. In fact, being upset is a normal reaction. They have probably lost their biggest asset and the center of their family lives. Many things in the house can never be replaced. Other things will take years to get back.

But you may see another group of people that are handling the situation in a different way. Sure, they are upset. But they are also happy because all of their family members are safe now. They wish they had their photographs, letters, and other things back, but they know that those things are not that important. Instead of being overwhelmed by the present, they are already thinking about how they can make things better in the future.

It is normal to be upset or depressed when bad things happen. But you will do yourself a favor if you can try to control your reactions. A positive mental attitude will help you take positive steps.




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