The Half-Full Glass and Positive People
The Half-Full Glass and Positive People
Do you know a person who always seems happy and positive about themselves and life in general? They never seem to have a problem and seem to be able to deal with things in life with composure and grace. Do you wish you were more like them and able to deal with your life circumstances like they do?
These people have a way of seeing life as being the тАЬhalf full glassтАЭ where even if things are going very wrong, they find something positive in it to focus on. This way of viewing life is natural for some people, but for the majority of people who use this approach to life, it is a learned response. It results from making an intention to look at the positive and not to dwell on the negative and then practicing doing this.
Sounds easy when itтАЩs on paper, but in the reality of life, itтАЩs usually not. How do people learn to focus on the half-full glass and not the half-empty one and remain positive? ItтАЩs not easy to be thankful when faced with difficult circumstances. However, practicing gratitude help us deal with all but the most difficult experiences we may face in our lives. It is the key to the optimism that we s