Living in a negative world can sometimes take its toll, but you do not have to be at the mercy of a negative environment. There are practical ways to have a more positive state of mind. Like gravity pulling you down to earth, it is easy to be pulled down into a sour mood by worries and difficult situations. Thankfully, being positive does not depend on circumstances; rather, it is almost entirely contingent on your attitude. The knee-jerk response of the human mind is to dwell on what went wrong and what should or should not have been done or said. If you let them, negative thoughts can sour your disposition and mood. This lesson presents numerous meaningful, confidence-boosting statements designed to improve your attitude and help you maintain a positive disposition.