I look at life through rose-colored glasses.

I take an optimistic view of life and trust that good things will happen.

Consequently, I find that most of the time they do!

When challenges arise, I look for the silver lining and take advantage of it.

Sometimes I hear people say, “I never promised you a rose garden.”

However, I realize that a rose garden is exactly what I have!

Just as roses have thorns along with their incredible beauty, life has its piercing moments along with its joy.

One naturally goes along with the other.

I welcome this diversity and include it into my rose-colored view.

Just because my view is rosy does not mean that I see only what is good and ignore the rest! I accept it all.

Rather than clouding my view, they bring me perfect clarity!

The difference is that I focus more on the beauty and can often find something good in everything.

Take challenges, for instance.

Many times an obstacle gives me a new way of looking at something.

In the end, it provides me with new knowledge and, at times, this new knowledge is exactly what I need to reach my goal.

Today, I intend to keep my rose-colored glasses on at all times.

I hope for the best and I strive to find the silver lining in any challenges that may come my way.

How can seeking the silver lining help you overcome a current challenge?

How can an optimistic attitude help you move forward toward the life you desire?

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My optimistic attitude and perspective on life attracts positive people.

As they say, “Birds of a feather flock together.”

I show my positive attitude in my words and actions, so others who feel the same way about life are drawn to me.

After all, positive people enjoy being around other positive people.

I feel that things tend to work out for the best and I enjoy sharing my hopes and dreams for a bright future with other like-minded individuals.

It’s something we have in common.

A negative person might say that I look at life through rose-colored glasses.

They prefer being around other negative people, like themselves, discussing “real” life.

However, I know with certainty that I would much rather have my life than theirs.

After all, I am much happier. I seek solutions to my challenges and move forward toward my goals.

Each to their own, I say. This is why I attract positive people.

I find the silver lining in challenges.

I take positive action to live the life I desire. And these are the types of things I share with those around me.

It is other positive people who want to hear these types of ideas.

Today, I choose to share my positive attitude with anyone who will listen, knowing that those who do are the very people I want to attract into my life.

What attitude about life do your conversations reveal?

What can you do to strengthen your optimism to attract more happiness into your life?

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Summer is always around the corner.

When life throws storms in my path, I know I can persevere.

Just as the summer brings warm relief from the challenges of winter, my troubles are always relieved by the passing of the storm.

If I am having a difficult period in my life, my strategy is to take it one day at a time.

I can make plans for one day without overwhelming myself with all the “what-ifs” of the future.

I can always make it through one day, knowing that better days are just around the corner.

I let go of any tendency to feel sorry for myself and embrace action, instead.

Rather than sitting around bemoaning my challenge, I seek solutions and move forward immediately to implement them.

This keeps my mind occupied with moving forward and relieves my stress of the challenge.

It also helps ensure that my summer arrives as quickly as possible, putting those hard times behind me!

Another thing that gets me through the hard times is discovering the joy in everyday moments.

When I allow myself to see this joy even on difficult days, it makes the time seem shorter until summer is here again!

Even if times are challenging, I can still enjoy the beauty of the dawn, feel refreshed by a warm shower, and rejoice in my partner’s smile.

Today, I feel confident that no matter what this day brings I know I can get through it, because, after all, summer is just around the corner!

When hard times are upon you, how do you handle them?

How can you remind yourself to find the joy in the small moments of each day?

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How to Boost Your Income by Boosting Your Attitude

Far too often, we allow our actions to be ruled by our emotions.

It’s a fact: negative thoughts and feelings have a detrimental effect on every aspect of our lives, from family to our work and social lives.

What would things be like if we transformed negative thoughts into positive ones?

Changing how we feel about ourselves can truly change our direction in life!

Living in the present and having a positive outlook about our future can help us reach goals we once thought were impossible.

Having a brighter outlook on life can open our eyes to more possibilities and encourage us to move in new and exciting directions.

How can you attain a better outlook on life?

It all has to do with the way you see yourself.

Having a positive and outgoing attitude is the key to changing your self-concept, boosting your income, and improving your life.

Here are some techniques you can use to boost your attitude:

1. Get control. Figure out the things that make you unhappy and find ways to change them for the better.

A positive outlook can change everything in your life – you just need to believe in yourself first.

Loving yourself is the only way you’re going to allow others to see you in a positive light as well.

If you project negativity, you’ll be viewed as a negative person.

Realizing you can’t control how others think and feel about you is critical to getting control of yourself.

You have the power to work on ways to make yourself happy.

Avoid doing something for the sole purpose of making someone else happy.

It must be about you. This isn’t about being selfish; it’s about being true to you.

2. Change the way you think. Negative thoughts beget negative actions.

Make a conscious effort to change the way you react and deal with situations.

Look for the silver lining instead of focusing on the negative attributes of situations and people. 

If you think positively, you’ll act positively.

Those positive thoughts and actions will keep many anxieties at bay.

Through positive thoughts and actions, anything can become a reality.

3. Be your own cheerleader. You’re your own best cheering section.

So many times in life, the things we do go unrecognized by others, whether it’s at home or work.

When this happens, step in and praise yourself!

Private affirmations can make you feel better about yourself when others fail to verbalize their gratitude.

By actively projecting a positive outlook of yourself, you will push yourself further to do better the next time.

Doing so will also bring you the confidence to explore more areas in life.

4. Dream it into reality. Misery loves company, and if you believe you’ll never achieve anything, you can create a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Dream big and dream often!

Figure out what you want in life, and set your dreams into motion.

Want a better job? Take the necessary steps to make it happen.

You’re the biggest obstacle holding you back.

A positive attitude can change your job situation, relationships, and life.

If you feel better about yourself, other people will feel the good vibrations you’re giving off.

You’ll appear more confident and have a better chance of taking on whatever life throws at you.

If you believe in yourself, you can continue to accomplish bigger and better things.

Whether you’re working to advance yourself in your present job or starting an entirely new career, your self-confidence and positive attitude will increase your income.

Your fresh outlook will energize your work and stimulate your creativity.

As you continue to boost your attitude on a daily basis, you’ll see that your optimism will soon lead you to bigger and better income opportunities as well!

How important is having a good attitude despite the things we encounter in life?

How can being positive help make you feel better during hardships?

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