All of us have the privilege and responsibility of choosing our attitudes, no matter what circumstances or situations we find ourselves in. The key word here is choosing. Attitudes don't just happen; they are the products of our choices.

A positive attitude gives you power over your circumstances, instead of your circumstances having power over you.

There are many emotions we have to resist, but happiness is not one of them! So go ahead and be as happy as you can possibly be.

The effect of laughter on the body is immediate. Laughing actually lowers blood pressure, reduces stress hormones, and increases muscle flexion. • Laughter increases your resistance to infections. • Laughter also triggers the release of endorphins, the body's natural painkillers, and produces a general sense of well-being.

Years may wrinkle your skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles your soul.

The more positive you and I become, the more we will be in the flow of God. God is certainly positive, and to flow with Him, we must also be positive.

You can fight the feelings of depression by reminding yourself of blessings in your life. You can listen to music or sing. Even getting your mind off yourself by doing something kind for someone else will help immensely. Don't forget that our moods are connected to our thoughts; therefore, I urge you to take notice of what you're thinking about when you feel depressed. You may find the source of your problem.

Confidence and negativity do not go together. They are like oil and water;

If someone has hurt me, and I am bitter about it, that person is in actuality still hurting me. Bitterness is a pain in itself. It is a negative attitude that steals joy and peace. However, if I am willing to press past the pain and make a decision to forgive, I will be free.

Worry and anxiety do, however, change us. It can make us sick and grouchy. A medical researcher recently told me that 87 percent of all illness is connected to wrong thought patterns.

Oil of anise, basil, bay, chamomile, eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, rose, and thyme are all soothing scents that can help decrease stress levels.1

One of the biggest causes of stress is focusing on the negative things that are happening around us.