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How can I be more optimistic?
I noticed how my friend is so positive about things. She is always looking at the bright side and I realize that I hardly ever do! I'm always ready for failure while she's alway saying things like, "Well, we didn't win but we did our best and that is a great feeling!" I'd like to be more like that. It sounds like a great way to be, really...just more hopeful and happier with the outcomes we're given when we put our best foot forward, you know?
Anyway, how do I start being more optimistic? Are there tips or something?
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Maybe give some free advice about: Mental health?
1. Focus on the GOOD, stop thinking about the BAD.
2. Learn to be resilient.
3. Smile! :)
- Like I said, focus on the good. It's not always easy, but you just need to learn to do it. If something isn't going your way, just look it at from another perspective. Think about how the bad thing is making you stronger, or how it's causing other things which might even be good thing, to happen. Just think of all the good you have in your life, and be happy.
- Your friend is the perfect example. Just because you lose a game does NOT mean you're a loser. Just remember that there's always next time! Learn to bounce back from bad situations. This kind of goes with focusing on the good. Don't dwell on bad things. Learn to move on!
- Smiling does wonders. Smile at strangers. I tried this out at work for a weekend. I smiled at strangers, said "hello" to people I didn't know and told them to have a nice day when they left (which I didn't really do before) and it not only made THEM smile as well, but it made me feel so good inside.
Going with the YouTube links, I saw this a while back and it inspired me:
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I don't know if you've ever heard of it, or this man, but he is incredible. He was a lecturer, given months to live and was determined to give one final lecture. I watched the entire thing, completely consumed the entire time. I'm reading his book now, and his optimism and outlook on life really helped change mine. I know the video is long, but it's SO worth it to watch it.
Hope this helps :) If you need anything else, send me an inbox!
-Laura (17-f)
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okay since you asked this question I'm going to let you in on something that changed my life forever. I saw this movie about two years ago that made me the ridiculously optimistic person I am today. And also extremely happy. And I wish everyone knew about it and hopefully people will one day. I think you can rent it if you wanna watch the whole thing, but here's the first 20 minutes.
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you have to be open minded. But it will answer your question on how to be more optimistic and if you have any extra questions you can always ask me ill be more than happy to answer! =) Good Luck!
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