How to Stay Positive

COUNT YOU BLESSINGS: express gratitude for what you have privately, convey appreciation to others publicly

CULTIVATE OPTIMISM: write down goals for future, practice seeing the bright side in every situation

AVOID OVER-THINKING & SOCIAL COMPASSION: do not dwell on problems or compare yourself to others, distract yourself with positive thoughts and activities

PRACTICE KINDNESS: do good things for others

NURTURE RELATIONSHIPS: invest time and energy

DO MORE ACTIVITIES: increase experiences at home, lose yourself ; absorbed in positive activities, curb negative talk, focus on possibilities

REPLAY & SAVOR ONLY LIFE'S JOYS: pay attention; delight in life's momentary pleasures
COMMIT TO YOUR GOALS: set them, meet them, and then reset higher

DEVELOP COPING STRATEGIES: find and practice healthy ways to manage stress, hardship, and trauma

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TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY: exercise, meditate, laugh