Question: My husband lost his job six months ago and it has undoubtedly affected our family. My teenage son hangs around kids who are unmotivated, and I think he has picked up a negative attitude just from being around them. I wouldn't call him depressed; he just sees everything with a glass half empty attitude. Any suggestions?
Answer: People ought to recognize that being positive is a conscience choice we have to make daily. Every morning when we get out of bed, we have the ability to decide if today will be a good day or bad day just by what we tell ourselves. Learning how to develop a positive attitude involves applying our thoughts in a positive way, in spite of life’s current circumstances. Everyone in your family can get involved in the process by reading inspirational books and writing in a journal each day. Engaging in positive self-talk and self-affirmations will create a more optimistic attitude. It’s important to surround yourselves with people who are successful and have a “winning” attitude. Everyone has challenges at one time or another in their lives, the difference between the glass being half empty or half full is only your perception and attitude toward life.
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