Some of you may be thinking “But I can’t help what I think or how I feel”. Well, it may not be the easiest thing to do but you actually have a great deal of influence on where your thoughts go. All it takes is a little ‘reprogramming’ of sorts.

Below are some tips to help you out:

1. Awareness: Be aware what you are thinking and unmask repetitive thoughts and limiting beliefs. Question them. Get to the root of them and let them go.

2. Be grateful: Focus on what you have instead of what you don’t have.

3. Mantra: Keep telling yourself that you want to only think and speak well of others (and yourself).

4. Assess options: If something is bothering you, ask yourself if you can change it. If yes – go ahead and do it. If not – accept it and let go.

5. Unmask the dragon: Ask yourself – what’s the worst that could happen? This should confront and allay your fears.

6. Zoom out: See the big picture. You only have one life – enjoy it as much as you can and don’t sweat (literally!) the small hiccups in your daily life. Find your higher purpose – the reason you are here.

7. Enjoy the present moment as much as possible. Look for the silver lining in everything.

Positive thoughts and a positive outlook will lead to a happier life. You only live once so don’t waste it by moping around focusing on the negative. Think happy thoughts and get out there and live!

P.S. I highly recommend the book by Robin Sharma – “The Monk who sold his Ferarri”. It’s a very good read!