Welcome to the course on ''Think positive : Build a positive thinking mind-set''

Having a positive outlook is a choice. You can choose to think thoughts that elevate your mood, throw a more constructive light on difficult situations, and generally color your day with brighter, more hopeful approaches to the things you do. By choosing to take a positive outlook on life, you can begin to shift out of a negative frame of mind and see life as filled with possibilities and solutions instead of worries and obstacles. Most people struggle at some point in their lives with thinking positively about themselves. Thinking positively can be especially challenging when you are feeling overwhelmed by life circumstances. However, you can learn how to improve your self-perception by applying various strategies that promote positive thinking.

If you tend to see the glass as half-empty rather than half-full, you may need to improve your thinking patterns. Research shows that people with positive thoughts have stronger resistance to illness, better coping skills during tough times, reduced risk of coronary artery disease, and less stress. Positive thinking isn't always a natural ability, but you can build it over time. A mindset is essentially your emotional response to normal daily activities. This is important for health and quality of life. You may be unable to change your job, your family, where you live, or other major constraints that may underlie negative thinking. But you can approach life’s frustrations with positivity by challenging negative thoughts and improving your outlook on life.

A positive attitude is important for ensuring that you have a fulfilling and enjoyable life. Building a positive attitude will make it easier for you to recognize and reflect on positive emotions as you experience them. You will also start re-framing negative emotions in the moment that they begin to occur. Taking time for yourself and cultivating relationships are important components of building a positive attitude.