10 Steps To Instantly Cheer Yourself Up

Quit hating yourself and look at this list!

Step 1: Shift your focus.

Step 2: Forget the whole "glass full" thing. It isn't true.

Step 3: Instead think like this.

Step 4: Let go of the assumption that the world is against you.

Step 5: Remember that no matter how bad things may be, there are always people worse off than you.

Step 5: Understand that the past does not equal the future.

Step 6: Use positive affirmations.

Step 7: Explain failure and success like an optimist.

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Research shows that it's not what happens that determines your mood but how you explain what happens that counts.

Step 8: Believe in the best possible outcome.

Hey, at least you look cute!

Step 9: Always remember that virtually any failure can be a learning experience, and an important step toward your next success!

Step 10: And last, but most important, smile more often!