There are many situations in life that can be looked at with a negative mindset; however, it is also arguable that there are equally as many, if not more, situations that can be looked at with a positive mindset. I have found that the difference between a good day and a bad day is entirely dependent upon how you view the situations you are faced with.

This idea is somewhat cliché, but the following quotes truly sum up what I am trying to convey;

Life is 1% what happens to you and 99% how you respond to what happens to you

Happy people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything

Today is a good day to have a good day

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Obviously there are situations that are challenging to tackle when it comes to being positive, but the way you view every situation you are faced with is crucial. In other words, the main problem in any situation or predicament could very well be your attitude about it. For instance, let's say you lose one of your most prized possessions. Now you can either be upset about the missing item and dwell in the negativity of its absence, or you can accept the possibility that you are better off without whatever it is that was lost and move on. In both cases, you are still without the item, but the second mindset is going to leave you with a more positive outlook.

Negativity only builds upon itself and creates an unstable foundation. Life can certainly be as negative as you make it, which is dangerous in that negative thoughts become easier and easier to dwell on. This contributes to an overall domino effect of despair.

Now let us consider why positive attitudes are the best way to go about everyday life. This idea of a positive outlook does not necessarily have the snowball affect, but in the long run, it does make a significant difference. A positive attitude generally leads to an increased chance of happiness and contentment. A person that is content with their surroundings and situations is more likely to spread this newfound happiness to those around them. At this point, it should be easy to see that the chain reaction of a positive attitude is something that could genuinely make a difference in the way everyone goes about their lives.

Basically, life is as good as you allow it to be, so go out there and look at everything with a refreshed perspective of positivity!