“There are flowers everywhere, for those who bother to look” (Henri Matisse). Remaining optimistic versus pessimistic is very beneficial toward achieving a rewarding state of mind. Make it a habit to tell yourself something positive about yourself every time you enter or exit a room. Look for good in people, things, events, and circumstances, becoming an alchemist by creating a silver lining or producing good from bad.

Additionally, keep your head up—not down, and shoulders back with chest out. Remain cognizant about upright posture at all times. Doing this consistently can generate self-confidence. Nearly any surrounding pasture can be green when we adopt positive mental attitudes, perspectives and practices. Starting intrinsically allows external environmental conditions to become blossoming blessings.