Some people seem to be luckier than the rest. These people have a positive mindset all the time. It is difficult to be positive (especially during tough times), but there are certain steps you can take to remain positive at all times and attract the best things into your life.

Be grateful

We need to be thankful for the things we already have. Having enough food to eat, a shelter, family and good friends are things we should be grateful for. Most of the time, we take things for granted. People who cherish the things they have will always be given more.

“Be thankful for what you have, you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never ever have enough.”Oprah Winfrey.

Help others

There is power in giving. When we become a blessing to others, we will be blessed too. Also, there is great joy in giving. People who give to others are happier in life than selfish ones.

“You can have everything you want in life if you just help enough people get what they want in life.” – Zig Ziglar

Give love

Keep spreading love everywhere you go and become the soul of that place. A life without love for others is miserable.You will receive love when you give it.

Take care of your health

Health is wealth. To have a sound mind we need to have a sound body.

Getting enough sleep, eating three meals a day is essential. A bad health will eventually result in negativity.

“To keep the body in good health is a duty…otherwise, we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear”-Buddha

Have strong faith

Faith can move mountains. Having a strong faith in a higher power makes life easier to live.

Faith will make you worry less and give you a strong willpower to handle any kind of adversity.

“None of us knows what might happen even the next minute, yet still we go forward. Because we trust. Because we have Faith.” ― Paulo Coelho

Be creative

Developing your talents is something all positive people do. Creativity helps you see things differently and helps you deal with daily life situations more effectively.

For a creative person, life is always interesting.Besides, everyone is attracted to creativity.

Surround yourself with good people

You cannot remain positive if you keep company with negative people. Do yourself a favor by ending such friendships. It might seem uncomfortable at first to leave your negative friends, but you will thank yourself later for doing it.

"You cannot expect to live a positive life if you hang with negative people.”- Joel Osteen

By practicing these steps daily, you can expect to receive the good things in life. Always remember that your past can never stop you, it is you who is stopping yourself.