Here are some steps you can take to improve your habit of being positive:
* Give compliments, and look for the compliments others give to you.
Make the effort to give compliments to others, even about the little things. You’ll feel better about yourself, and you’ll see that by finding the good in others, you’ll notice your own good points. And you’ll also be more aware of the complimentary things people say about you. Be polite, to everyone.
* Surround yourself with people who have a positive outlook on life. Negative people will only bring you down…don’t let them!
* Look for the beauty in your life, and seek to add to it. A sunny day, a beautiful flower, a cute puppy, even a neat paper you just finished. Enjoy the small beauties in life, and you’ll realize they surround you.
* Don’t accept criticism without question. If someone makes a critical remark, ask yourself if it is a fair comment. Ask yourself if you would let that person say that about a friend of yours. And don’t be overly critical of yourself. Give yourself a chance!
* Finding fault. There are constructive ways of “finding fault” – whether it be with yourself or others. You have no right to find fault with others unless you can suggest a way to do it better. You have to mix it with a little kindness and a lot of care. If you take a sincere interest in people, they will know it, and be accepting of any criticisms or suggestions you might make.
* Assess your positive qualities. Make a list of your positive qualities, and seek to add to it!
* Consider what you can contribute to any situation, and look at it as an opportunity. Don’t just put down other’s efforts, or your own. Make a conscious decision to add something positive. Consider the possibility that everything that happens to you is an opportunity to expand in to a fuller potential, and a more powerful and meaningful life. Do not deprecate your own importance or ability.
* Allow humor to enter your life. One thing we all have in common is a sense of humor. And it can be found in everyday situations. Be kind in your humor, but be open to laugh – even at yourself. Just as you like to be around cheerful people, if you are more cheerful others will want to be around you.
* Set high standards for yourself. Don’t think you know it all, and don’t be satisfied with what you do know!
That's basically it, in a nutshell. I saw where the change was needed and took control.
