How to Be More Positive-Why Attitude Matters

3. DO THINGS FOR OTHERS 

THE BIBLE SAYS: "There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving." -Acts 20:35. 

WHAT IT MEANS: Unselfish giving brings deep satisfaction to the giver.  Why?  Because we were created to do more than simply look after our needs.  (Philippians 2:3, 4; 1 John 4:11) Experiencing the joy of giving can do much to help us cope withe negative circumstances in life.

EXAMPLE:  Joshue suffers from spina bifida,  a severe defect in his spinal column. He is often racked with pain. But Josue enjoys a productive life helping others.  "Rather than say, 'I can't do that,'" says Josue, "I enjoy thinking of practical ways to help people with their daily needs. I find ways to do things for others, and this fills my life with happiness." 

WHAT YOU CAN DO

Look for opportunities to be self-sacrificing.  For example, can you prepare a meal for a neighbor? Do you know elderly ones who need help with tasks around the home? 

Care for your attitude in the same way you would cultivate a garden. Root out the poisonous  weeds of pessimism and negativity. Sow seeds of realistic optimism, and fertilize your life with actions that produce positive emotions. You will reap an emotional crop that will make your life much more rewarding. And it will confirm the fact that attitude makes a difference! 

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From The Watchtower magazine