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Attitude can affect how we feel and how others respond to us. A positive attitude can impact our physical health and emotional well-being, make hard things easier, and easy things more fun. This is not to say that a positive attitude is a magic potion that will ward off any problems, but an optimistic outlook helps people work through the rough times with a belief in themselves and trust in the ultimate good.

Try these 10 suggestions for building and maintaining a positive attitude.

1. Associate with positive people.

2. Take some action every day toward accomplishing a goal.

3. Eat fresh, healthy food; exercise your body and your mind.

4. Make a gratitude list.

5. Do something kind for someone or the planet.

6. Notice something beautiful every day.

7. Turn off bad news — radio, television, newspaper.

8. Look for what’s right instead of what’s wrong.

9. Celebrate the ordinary things.

10. For every no, say five yeses.

And one bonus suggestion: Remember to laugh.

Kristine A. Hodsdon RDH, BS
RDH eVillage, Director