How to be a positive person in under 300 words

I'm a pretty positive person - I consider it one of the keys to creating success, good habits, and achieving goals. I mean people don't run marathons, quit addictions, eliminate debt, or quit day jobs in favor of starting a business without a positive mindset.

Positive thinking as trite* as it seams - changes lives.

I'm not going to try to sell you on it, but if you're interested, here's a condensed guide to changing your life...

(from zenhabits)

Realize it's possible, instead of telling yourself why you can't

Become aware of your self-talk

Squash the negative thoughts like a bug

Replace them with positive thoughts

Love what you have already

Be grateful for life, your gifts, and other people

Every Day

Focus on what you have, not on what you haven't

Don't compare yourself to others

But be inspired by them

Accept criticism with grace

But ignore the naysayers

See bad things as a blessing in disguise

See failure as a stepping stone to success

Surround yourself by those who are positive

Complain less, smile more
Imaging that you're already positive

Then become that person in the next act.

Focus on this habit first, and you'll have a much easier time with any other

*TRITE [trahyt] - adjective

Lacking effectiveness or freshness because of overuse and excessive repetition. Yes, trite is a word.

M.