Don’t worry, it won’t make you an optimist or anything.
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You know that looking on the bright side is good for you.
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But it can also be so hard.
BuzzFeed Life reached out to some experts to find out how to trick yourself into being more positive. And here’s what they suggested.
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Find mantras that you actually agree with.
Positive affirmations don’t have to be cheesy to be effective — in fact, it's just the opposite. "Personal mantras have to be believable. For someone who believes they're going to fail, repeating, 'I’m a success, I’m a success' isn’t going to make you feel better," NYC-based cognitive behavioral therapist Jess Allen tells BuzzFeed Life.
Instead, put things in a language that you'll understand and agree with, Allen says. For example, make time every day to remind yourself that things could be worse, or that you'll figure it out, or that the world doesn't totally suck. Whatever rings true and makes you feel better.
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