Slideshow Transcript

1. Slide 1:Reframe Your Life  12 easy ways to stay positive—no matter what!  What do optimists all have in common? You're about to find out.
2. Slide 2:Avoid the negative and reaffirm the positive  At one point or another, we all fall into the trap of putting ourselves down. \"You might hear yourself say, 'Why am I so stupid?' or 'I'm a total failure',\" The key is to catch yourself. The next time this happens, acknowledge the negative phrase as untrue and unrealistic, and try replacing it with a more reasonable thought, such as \"I didn't do as well as I'd hoped.\"
3. Slide 3:Take a breather  Deep breathing and relaxation techniques can help with a variety of stress-related health problems, which range from panic disorders to depression. Next time you find yourself feeling stressed out, try the following exercise: Exhale completely through your mouth,