Remember that thinking positively takes time. Developing a positive outlook is actually the development of a skill. You're not born thinking negatively –– it happens over time as you absorb the world around you, including how you were raised, educated, and treated through life. As with any skill, it takes time to master, and it requires dedicated practice and gentle reminders about not falling back into negative thinking. •Say positive things about yourself, regularly. How you communicate to yourself affects your thinking and your emotions, as well as your self-esteem.
•Be sure to praise yourself for things done well; you deserve to acknowledge the good you've achieved and the efforts you made. Treat yourself to something and keep it as a memento of that achievement.