Creative Commons/Michael Josh Villanueva

Creative Commons/Michael Josh Villanueva

10 From GEM:
10 Ways To Stay Positive

It’s almost cliché to talk about being positive. We all know we’re supposed to be positive and think positive thoughts. However, there is a little more to being positive than that. Positive people can tackle life’s inevitable problems in ways that negative people can’t. They know how to create solutions and handle crises. And, of course, there are mental, physical, and emotional benefits to positivity. Becoming a positive person does not require huge leaps and bounds—it’s a series of small things you can do every day to change your outlook. Here are 10 ways to get and stay positive.

1. Compliment Others

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We all love it when people give us nice compliments. Be a person who actively seeks to let other people know that they are valued. It feels good to help others feel good. Looking for the positive in others brings it out in you.