Here are a few positive thinking quotes that I have picked out for you to use to inspire and entertain you. But make no mistake, a few simple words that have a great resonance with your particular personality, or ring true for a certain situation that applies to you or your outlook on life can be an excellent reminder for keeping you on the right track.

If you find yourself in a situation that you find difficult to deal with or rationalise leading to a negative frame of mind or attitude, a positive thinking quote can do wonders in putting things into perspective, and allow you to see the bigger picture in a more positive light.

Here are a few that I like that I have picked at random. Either I consider them particularly good,or they just made me laugh (probably for the same reason!) More will be chosen in the future.

“If you don’t get everything you want, think of the things you don’t get that you don’t want.”  ~Oscar Wilde

“Life is a shipwreck but we must not forget to sing in the lifeboats.”  ~Voltaire

“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.”  ~Winston Churchill

“Every day may not be good, but there’s something good in every day.”  ~Author Unknown

“Happiness is an attitude.  We either make ourselves miserable, or happy and strong.  The amount of work is the same.”  ~Francesca Reigler

“If you don’t like something change it; if you can’t change it, change the way you think about it.”  ~Mary Engelbreit

“He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life in fruitless efforts.”  ~Samuel Johnson

“The only people who find what they are looking for in life are the fault finders.”  ~Foster’s Law

In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer.”  ~Albert Camus, Lyrical and Critical Essays

“To everyone is given the key to heaven; the same key opens the gates of hell.”  ~Ancient Proverb

“Life is great.  Don’t let circumstances and society fool you into believing it’s not.”  ~Adabella Radici

“I am an optimist.  It does not seem too much use being anything else.”  ~Winston Churchill

“The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it.”  ~C.C. Scott

“Either way, things are a lot better – either a lot better than they were or a lot better than they’re going to be.”  ~Robert Brault, www.robertbrault.com

“Positive anything is better than negative thinking.”  ~Elbert Hubbard

Here are 10 positive thinking ideas to kick-start your year. They are just of a general nature and apply to a number of different situations and scenarios. They will help you to turn negative attitudes into positive thoughts that will hopefully allow you to change your outlook and realise a more positive outcome. I will add ten more next month and every month.

1. Only use positive words when talking. If you’re constantly telling yourself  “I can’t” you may convince yourself  that’s the truth. Replace these negative words with positive ones instead. Tell yourself you will do your best or that you will try your hardest instead.

2. Be constructive. Giving yourself cruel and unwarranted criticisms will not only put you in a bad mood it surely won’t help you improve either. Be constructive in your criticisms of yourself so you can grow and learn.

3. Associate yourself with those who think positively. Positivity is contagious, so find friends and family members who look on the bright side to surround yourself with.

4. Read an inspiring book. If you’re having trouble finding something inspiring about your life right now try getting inspired by the life of someone else by reading a book meant to inspire and uplift.

5. Fake it till you make it. One way to deal with a challenge is to create a feeling of confidence and happiness in yourself. At first this feeling might not be real, but over time you’ll start to actually feel happier and maybe even closer to your goal.

6. See the beauty in everything. Even if you’re in the worst mood, taking the time to look at all the beautiful things that surround you in the world can provide an instant and insightful way to lift your spirits.

7. Push out all feelings that aren’t positive. Don’t let negative thoughts and feelings overwhelm you when you’re feeling down. Even if it’s only for a few hours a day, push your negativity aside and only focus on the good things in your life.

8. Visualize a successful outcome. Sometimes it can be helpful to picture yourself completing a project successfully or getting the promotion you desire. This can encourage you and make you feel better about the situation.

9. Be glad your life isn’t boring. If nothing good or bad ever happened to you, likely you’d start to get pretty bored with your life. Take everything that is coming to you as a challenge and a way to keep yourself busy and interested in your life.

10. Watch your favorite sappy movie. Get a quick pick me up by watching your favorite movie or just your favorite scenes. You’ll get a smile or a laugh and forget whatever was getting you down.

Hope you find these tips inspiring and useful-more next month.