Today’s world is riddled with questions, qualms, tragedy and heartbreak. There is no denying that life can be hard and at times seemingly impossible. However, that is where a little thing called positivity comes into play. A person is not defined by their experiences in life, they are defined by how they deal with these experiences.

Positivity is a vessel to a better and fuller life. Now, I'm not saying you have to be Sally Sunshine every minute of the day, we all know that can be absolutely irritating. What I am saying is to take in the beauty around you and make sure you are fully appreciating the little things that you may have otherwise overlooked. Think about it this way, no one wants to be friends with Oscar the Grouch. In the midst of heartbreak or tragedy it can seem as though there is no light left in the world, it feels as though to be positive would be foolish and naive. I can tell you that this is not the case. My motto has always been "fake it 'til you make it." This may sound completely insane but trust me and give it a try. When you’re feeling down, take a minute to change your affect. Surround yourself with others and put a smile on your face, even laugh a little. Then, take a moment to notice those around you, they too will start smiling and laughing.

Positivity is infectious, and after a while of faking it, you will realize that your outlook has changed and you have actually become the positive person you have always aspired to be. Those around you will pick up on your positivity and subconsciously join in. Have you ever been around a person whose laugh is so genuine and real that it makes you laugh as well? Well, good news, it is the same way with positivity. If you around a person who chooses to block out the dark and focuses on the light, you will do the same. There is truly extreme power in positivity. Letting things roll off your back and going with the flow makes for a happier and more pleasant you. Let the light in and soak up the benefits of the power of positivity.