Which of the following do you think has the biggest effect on your happiness? Your CIRCUMSTANCES? Your GENES? Or your ATTITUDE?

Some people would choose "circumstances", perhaps saying, "I would be happy... If only I had more money", or "... if only I had a great marriage", or "... if only I had better health."

In reality, though, attitude often trumps circumstances and genes when it comes to happiness. And that is good news. Why? Because unlike your circumstances or your genes - over which you have little or no control - you can control your attitude.

A Bible proverb says, "A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit saps ones strength." (Prov. 17:22) In other words, in most cases, your attitude makes a difference. It can affect whether you attain a goal or give up or whether a tragic event brings out the best in you or the worst.

Some people might be skeptical of that idea. They might reason: 'Why hide my hardship behind a mask of optimism?' 'No amount of positive thinking would change my situation.' 'I'll rather be a realist than be a dreamer!'

While these thoughts might seem valid, there are great benefits to adopting a POSITIVE ATTITUDE and the following are ways to do that.

1. AVOID PESSIMISM
Pessimism or seeing the worst in every situation saps you of the strength to want to go on, or the strength needed to improve your situation. So, avoid it! (Prov. 24:10)

2. FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE
If you see everything negatively, you will feel "afflicted" and everyday will appear "bad" or gloomy. But if you focus on positive things, you will have a "cheerful heart" and even feel joyful. (Prov. 15:15) The choice is yours.

3. DO THINGS FOR OTHERS
Unselfish giving brings deep satisfaction to the giver. Why? Because we are created to do more than simply look after our own needs. Experiencing the joy of giving can do much to help us cope with negative circumstances in life. [Acts. 20:35]

Culled from https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/awake-no1-2016-february/

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Nice Article..I agree with it cos attitude is everything
Attitude Is 100%

see proof below
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A+T+T+I+T+U+D+E=100
1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5=100
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