Why You Should Surround Yourself with Positive Thinkers

I believe that positivity breeds more positivity. I use that belief as a guide to choose who I surround myself with. When I am surrounded by positive people, very few situations feel daunting. I learn how to think quickly and seek solutions.

1. Positive thinkers have taught me to make the most out of every situation. I am able to take limited resources and make them into something great.  Developing a positive mindset helps me believe in myself. I know that a little extra effort can allow me to find strengths I thought were beyond my capability.
2. With a positive mindset, I have become more creative. Difficult situations require creative thinking if resolution is the ultimate goal.  First, I must raise my consciousness beyond the level where the problem started.
3. Very few things get me down when I maintain a positive frame of mind. When something unfortunate happens, I am able to pick myself up and move on. It is much easier to get over disappointment when I focus on the positive.
   

Make a commitment today to making your situations happier by maintaining a positive outlook. Keep your social environment positive by surrounding yourself with positive people. Know that this is a key component to ensuring that more good things come your way.

LACE for Life questions:

1.    What is the difference between being positive and being over-zealous?

2.    How do you deal with loved ones who constantly display a negative outlook on life?

3.    What strategies can you use to remain positive when someone you love is going through a painful            experience?