An optimistic outlook on life makes it easier to overcome problems, cope with setbacks, and solve serious life problems. Learning to be an optimist means radically changing your worldview, your attitude to the world around you, and defining a new place in it.
Instructions
Step 1
Start by smiling. A sincere and benevolent smile always disposes. Smile always and for any reason, it is especially useful to meet failures and sudden misses with a smile. People's attitude towards you is a reflection of your attitude towards the world, so be friendly and smiling.
Step 2
Tune in to the successful outcome of any event. Always count on a positive ending to any business. Don't start a business without a firm belief that you can handle it. This requires a clear plan, each point of which is carefully worked out. But being optimistic doesn't mean being frivolous. Always be prepared for a bad ending. Just don't let dark thoughts take over your mind.
Step 3
If you fail, always look for the upsides. Any disaster has its positive sides, so try to look at the situation from the other side. Most likely, the opportunities that appear will not cover the frustration of failure, but this is better than having nothing at all. Learn to build your inferences in a positive direction.
Step 4
Abstract yourself from the negativity around you. Limit communication with people who see only dark perspectives in what is happening. Let the fun, carefree and easy-going people into your environment. Do not watch TV, listen to the news on the radio, do not participate in the discussion of accidents, accidents, etc.
Step 5
Don't hold back your emotions. Take care of your psychological state. Do not accumulate emotions and experiences, learn to relax. To analyze many problems, it is enough to understand their essence and suggest possible ways of solving it.
Step 6
Help other people. In difficult life situations, analyze your environment and find someone with similar problems. Help him morally, make every effort to feel needed. Thus, you can not so painfully experience your own difficulties.