How to stay positive during difficult times. Keeping a positive attitude during difficult times.

Hard times always come. But there are things we can do to make them a little more bearable.

First off, stay busy! Activities like reading or going for a walk can help take your mind off of things. And when you’re thinking about them, try to focus on the positive. Remind yourself that hard times don’t last forever and that everything will get better eventually.

Also, talk to someone! Just having someone listen to how you feel can improve your mood dramatically. And most importantly, find something worth living for every day and remind yourself of it whenever things start getting too tough.

And most importantly, don’t give back your power to problems. If you let hard times control you, they will take over. Instead, take the time to figure out what it is that makes you happy and actively pursue it.

No matter how bad things may seem, there are always ways to make it better. And no matter what they are, don’t give up on achieving your goals and dreams. Just keep going.

Fame can be measured in many ways. But there is only one measurement that truly matters - the happiness of those you leave behind. 

-Kevin Hillstrom

Many people are convinced that their happiness is out of their control and that it's determined by what happens to them and the people around them. This, however, is not true. Happiness is a choice you make, not an emotion you have.

Having a positive mindset can help you avoid stress. Even out of the most challenging and devastating situations we can find a silver lining. Some things can help you to maintain a positive attitude even when life is tough. Here are just a few of the many methods:

1) Think of what you're grateful for in your life. Oftentimes, we focus on the things that went wrong throughout our day and become resentful towards people or situations. It's important to take inventory of what we have instead and be thankful for it because this will make us happier.

2) Avoid comparing yourself to others or looking at any negative situation as an opportunity to be self-deprecating. When you do this, you put unnecessary negativity in your head and weaken yourself with self-doubt. Be confident of who you are and what you can accomplish.

3) Investigate what you're upset about. If you're upset because your boyfriend/girlfriend hasn't chosen to call in a few days, then focus on the weather instead. If you're upset because your landlord is raising the rent, instead think about how this will benefit you by allowing you to move into a better place! Try to find something that's in your control and worry about that.

4) Sometimes it's best to just leave an issue alone if it isn't worth messing up your day over. For example, if you get cut off in traffic don't throw a fit over it. Instead, focus on other things that can help you.

5) Learn to let go of the past. Even though this is sometimes easier said than done, it's important to remember that what's done is done and there's no way to change it. Dwelling on the past will only make you feel unhappy. Instead, think about how to be better at something for next time around or be thankful for an experience that taught you about life!

6) Avoid engaging in negative self-talk such as "I am so stupid," "I hate everything," or "Everything is going wrong. " If you catch yourself saying such things, like what I mentioned above, it's important to replace them with positive self-talk.

7) Most importantly, remember that you can change your outlook on an issue or person. We have the power to change our minds and our behaviour towards something we would rather not focus on. For example, some people say that they can't get past a bad relationship and then break up with their boyfriend or girlfriend over and over again. Being able to learn from situations and believe in yourself will go a long way in success in life!

8) Learn how to better handle stressful situations.