Optimism is a happiness magnet, if you stay positive, good things, and good people will be drawn to you. Here are some helpful tips to for keeping a positive and healthy mind:

1. Start the day POSITIVELY

Have you ever felt like your day was ruined the second something bad happened? This happens when you start the day with a negative mindset and are allowing negative thoughts to consume your mind. Reading positive quotes, or listening to music can improve your mood. By reading positive affirmations or trying to relax by listening to music, you’ll begin to say, “Today will be a good day.” Your mood will improve immediately.

2. Focus on the GOOD

Whatever happens throughout your day, you may encounter obstacles or struggles. Nobody has a “perfect day.” When life throws you a challenge, focus on the good, try to see the good even if it is minuscule. Good things will come your way if you focus on the positive, and not the negative.

3. LAUGH it out

In the moment when bad situations occur, a lot of us dwell on the negative too much, and will constantly think that way until the moment subsides. However, it is important to remind yourself that this situation will probably make a good story later and try to make a joke about it.

4. Lessons LEARNED

Nobody's perfect, you're going to make mistakes and experience failure. Instead of focusing on the mistake you have made, think about what you're going to do next time to improve your mindset. Turn your mistakes or failures into a lesson.

5. Focus on the NOW

By focusing on the now, this one individual moment, you’ll discover that what you’re going through isn’t as bad as you thought it would be. Negativity can come from the exaggerated imagination of what potentially could happen, but focusing on the now, you will alleviate stress and negative thoughts.