One thing I have found to be helpful first thing in the morning is to set my intention for the day.  What do I mean by that?  Intent = purpose, so if I decide that I will look for the positive no matter what the day brings, my intent is to be positive.  That intention is what I hang onto when the going gets tough. Let’s face it, some days we need all the positivity the universe can give us. I try to stay away from negative intentions because there is plenty of negativity in the world, and it’s just human nature to lean toward the dark side sometime, especially if you are angry with someone, have an unpleasant experience, not feeling your best, or are just angry with the world!  There are so many positive words to choose from:  Joyful, empathetic, patient, forgiving, helpful, etc. Being positive is as much a choice as being negative.  So, take time to set your intention for each day, expect to encounter challenges to your intention because they will appear. Rise to the occasion!