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is much more beneficial.

4. FIND AN OUTLET TO VENT

Not everyone can be happy and positive all the time, life sees to that. We can, however, find more positive ways to handle tough times. If a person is the source of my discontent, I write them a letter. They never see it, but it feels great to get what you want to say out to the person without venting your anger on them directly. If it's something that still needs to be discussed, you may find it much easier to get your point across without unstable emotions if you get those out beforehand. Writing in a journal and running are two ways to vent my frustrations. Picking up a hobby is another good positive outlet. Find what works for you!

5. APPRECIATE WHAT YOU HAVE

We all make the mistake of taking the things in our life for granted until we don't have them anymore. It seems as though everything has a higher value to you once you don't have access to it. Why not value it just as much when you do have it? Our family lost a lot in the past several months and it was a tough pill to swallow when we had to make unpreferable adjustments. As generic as it may sound, we still have our family. We're healthy, have a roof over our heads and food to eat. Although we were sad to see it go, everything that was lost can be replaced in time. We are fortunate in that way. If it's getting off of work early or spending extra time with someone you love, appreciate it.

Living with a positive outlook will gradually change your life for the better. As stated before, nothing is mastered overnight, but a willingness to make an effort and stick with it will go a long way.

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