As life is stressful in today’s fast-paced digital age, that can make it difficult to always maintain a positive attitude. They are many factors that can affect our attitude, from what to eat, to how much sleep we get each night to our surroundings. It’s important to find ways to be positive, because negative thoughts will only think make the situation worse. Here are some tips Real Style has gathered on what you can do to keep a positive mindset.

Even if you’re not feeling happy, it’s good to surround yourself with positive people because they can motivate you and remind you that things won’t always be bad.  There’s a chance you’ll feel less uninspired and become motivated, if you see the others around you working hard to achieve their goals. Don’t compare yourselves to them, but allow them to inspire and remind you of your own goals.

It’s also important that your own home radiates good vibes as soon as you walk in. You can do this simply by painting the walls uplifting bright colours, decorating with items that feature inspirational quotes or even just arranging memorable photos around the house to make your house feel more welcoming.

Although we share many photos of our everyday life on social media, we won’t always remember all the details. Hence, if you had a productive day or enjoyable vacation, write it down, so that when you’re having a bad day, you can look back at it and remember the good times you’ve had. Additionally, it’s always important to appreciate what you have, and a great way to do that is to write down what you’re grateful for. It’s a good reminder that even though we don’t always get what we want in life, we always have a lot to be thankful for.

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