The key to a leading a happy and successful life is to always stay positive. No matter how difficult things may get, no matter how many curve balls life may throw at you, you have to stay positive, trust me.

I am always a very happy positive person. I was not always like this, but with the points I am about to share with you, you too will learn how to conquer the negativity in your life.

1.) Always be thankful
Even in the darkest of times, there is always something to be thankful for. Seriously, the fact that you are able to see, read, have access to the internet, and even breathe clean air, are all things to be extremely thankful for.

Personally, when I wake up, I start saying to myself all the things that I am thankful for in my life. I am thankful for my electricity, my bed, my home, my food ect. I even list things that do not directly relate to me. For example, on my way to work I always pass a grade school, with parents dropping off their kids at school. I say to myself, that I am thankful for the parents who are taking care of their children and taking the time out of their day to be there for them.

2.) Create mood shifters for yourself
A mood shifter can be anything from a song, memory, activity, a meme, anything that will shift your mood away from that negativity.

Brainstorm with yourself right now! What makes you laugh, what makes you happy, what will make you smile this very instant? Now, hold on to that, and remember it for the next time you are feeling down.

My #1 go-to mood shifter, is saying out loud the things I am thankful for, until my sorrows go away. Sometimes I say to myself 100 different things that I am thankful for. Which does not only just turn my mood around completely. My attitude and gratitude allows myself to become a magnet, that attracts that same positive energy I am putting out into the world.

3.) Remember to smile
When you find yourself frowning, turn that upside down!

It is scientifically proven that smiling releasing endorphins and serotonin.

So the next time you are in a bad mood, force yourself to smile, make yourself resemble this emoji. Even if you have to force it, soon enough it will not be forced.

Thank you for reading, I wish you more positive and happy days.