It’s not always easy to roll with life’s punches and curveballs, especially if sometimes it feels like you’re a walking target for the universe’s cruel jokes. But if you find yourself smiling more than frowning despite everything that happens to you, you’re a positivity powerhouse. Smiling through the rain aside, here are 11 signs that you’re a positive person no matter what and how this mindset helps you to keep powering through.
1. You’re Always Chasing Silver Linings.
When something falls apart, you try to look at the good reason why it didn’t work out. Ditto for when a relationship ends. You try to hunt for the pro of letting go and moving on. While others are sinking into negativity quicksand, you’ve got your feet on the ground and your eyes looking up at the sun. Don’t forget to carry your shades!
2. Got Lemons? It’s Time For Cocktails!
Life loves to throw you some hard lemons that hurt when they hit your head, but you’ve become a master at catching them and using them in delicious cocktails. Nice one! You know that all the obstacles placed in front of you are there for you to learn how to navigate them so you can come out as stronger and more creative. It’s all for a good reason!
3. You Excel At Empathy.
You’re not just focusing on positivity in your own life – you’re always ready to be empathetic to others and what they’re going through. This makes you the optimistic friend in your social circle who’ll boost everyone else’s mood and remind them that they’ll be stronger after hunting for those silver linings. But, you’re not one of those annoying happy-go-lucky people who seem stuck in denial. You acknowledge their feelings and struggles. (BTW, if you struggle with empathy or cutting yourself some slack, especially when it comes to your love life, our sister site, Sweetn, is for you. They have some game-changing tips, tricks, and advice that will completely change the way you date. Check them out here.)
4. You Have A Gratitude List.
The thing about optimism is that you have to keep it going. One of the best ways in which to do this is by being grateful for all the amazing things that work out according to your plan. But, you’re so positive that even on those really bad days when nothing feels good, you’ll find things to be happy and grateful about, like having a roof over your head and food on the table.
5. You Don’t Let A Bad Day Turn Into A Bad Life.
When something goes wrong and the universe throws you onto your knees, you don’t catastrophize by saying that you’re a loser/failure/your life is a disaster. You know that having one bad day doesn’t mean you’re having a bad life – it’s just one day and it’ll pass! Tomorrow, you’ll wake up and feel better about everything.
6. You Show Yourself Some Love.
You don’t sit and criticize yourself by focusing on all the things you consider to be your flaws. You know that’s such a waste of time and energy! Instead, you try to concentrate on what all the things you don’t like about yourself can teach you about yourself or help you celebrate your uniqueness.
7. You’re Always Ready To Laugh.
Laughter is amazing medicine. It can help you to feel better when you’re sick and it can turn a bad mood on its head immediately. You’re always keen to find the humor in situations, no matter how dark, which is why you’re the life of the saddest party and turn it into the biggest bash. Keep on turning those stressful moments into funny ones.
8. You’re Not Resistant To Change.
When things don’t work out and you’re forced to change, you go with it because you’re flexible and adaptable. This is a sign of being an optimistic person because you don’t let situations bring you down – and you don’t sit in a negative situation because you’re afraid of change. No way! You’d rather be flexible and see how you can turn things around. Ladies, it’s a superpower!
9. You’re All About Solutions.
Some people get caught up in their problems and how horrible they are, but you try to rise above that negativity and stress by focusing on solutions. Although you can’t always fix everything, no matter how much you whip out your toolkit, focusing on what you can do to help yourself opens you up to more creativity and greater opportunities.
10. You Know Happiness Is A Choice.
You don’t follow the myth that happiness is something that happens to you. It’s within your control! You can be happy right now if you want, and you’ve got a list of things to do if you find your mood turning black. You’ll listen to your favorite podcast or music, watch some stand-up comedy, or laugh about funny stuff with your lighthearted bestie.
11. You See Reality But Make It Rose-Tinted.
It’s a total myth to think that optimists only see the good in situations, no matter how bleak they are. Instead, they face the reality of the situation and then choose to see the positive elements in it. That’s the difference. This is so much more powerful than blindly assuming that things will work out, and you’ve got it sorted.
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