Does A Positive Attitude Really Work?

Bad things happen so that you can laugh about it later and by being positive you get more out of life just don’t expect anything because sometimes the things you want doesn’t always end up right

I think the answer comes down to what you trying to get.
Lets say you want to get a date with this hot guy. Besides a whole bunch of factors a positive attitude will definitely help. It’s also not about being so happy you bouncing off the walls, etc. It’s more along the lines of “Oh, i haven’t put deodrant on for 12 hours, I must smell” to a “I should put deodrant on, but i’m not hugging the guy so he won’t notice”.
Being positive in a job interview definitly helps, and there you’d have to have a more “go-getter” attitude.
But on the other side, if someone lies to you or does something wrong, you will have to be negitive and take the problem on. People respect that, and you’ll probably come out better than trying to be positive about a bad situation.

I don’t really know… I mean positivity and negativity are both really contagious… and wouldn’t you rather be in a positive and happy atmosphere?
I guess some people are pessimistic because they believe that they won’t ever be disappointed… but I don’t know.
I think being realistic is the way to be..
Actually, I’m confusing myself here. I am confusing positivity for optimism and they’re slightly different. Or are they?!
I think, keep smiling and look at the positive side to everything (including the bad things)…

WOW. The same thing happens to me! I suffer from depression so I’m always negative but when I really try hard to be happy, everything goes worse than when I’m as miserable as ever.
I feel that people who are too optimistic will never understand why people have problems. They should never try and help people who are negative. Being a depressed person for years makes me wonder why they say what they say. If I was a positive person, I wouldn’t have depression then would I?
Anyways, if you do have depression, try talking to your mom about seeing a doctor.

I think that positivity is the way to go. Other people respond in a positive way when you are happy.
Ever go to Wal-Mart and the cashier is a total A hole? Remember how you walked away thinking about how crappy their people skills are?
Now think if they were positive and made conversation with you. Even if it was just a “Hi! Your shoes are really cool! Where did you get them from?” it would probably effect you in a positive way.
I know it’s very hard to stay positive in this day and age, but if you truly think how blessed you are and that your able to even have a computer and have the mental ability to type…..you already have others beat.
Positivity will pay off, maybe not immediately,but it will. The only thing being negative gets you is an ulcer and people referring to you as the A hole.
Stay positive and you will see the benefits Good Luck!

Yes.
Most people would call me “rich”. Lot’s of my friends are well off. Has anyone ever said “I just love being around Mary she is so negative, I just love it” ? We like to be around positive happy people rich or poor. Such relationships help us all.
I have problems too, spent a two week on a project the has to be removed, my financial planner lost $90K in six months, my windows leak when rain comes from the south etc. etc.. I look for solutions to the problems, salvage the project through creative ideas, take personal charge of my finances , fire the financial planner and realize that regardless of what comes up I can deal with it.
So can you. Regardless of our income status we can be happy. If you try it for one day and stop don’t expect much. It’s a life choice not a one-time shot. Good luck hope all goes well.

I have always found that when I am positive and visualize what I want, I get what I want.
But, hey, if you’ve got a method that works for you, go for it!

Read a book called “The Power of Positive Thinking”

Positive girls are prettier and more attractive – especially to good guys.

i don’t know, i’ve always been very nonchalant about everything. lol

whats there to be positive about..

be positive people hate negativity

I wonder the same thing. I liked reading all the answers here. Im glad people are still positive.

ur expectations are always whack