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Smile -- great things are coming your way!

Don't let your or others' negativity get in the way of your happiness.

If you're feeling down about anything -- no matter what it is -- tomorrow is a new day. While things might seem a little bleak now, your luck can change at a moment's notice.

That's why we must never lose hope or faith. The more positive you are, the more likely you are to induce favorable events. You bump into the right person at the right time. Your resume gets into the hands of someone you know. Your hard work is finally noticed and you score that elusive promotion.

But great things will only come your way if you believe deep down that they're possible. And, of course, it's incumbent on you to take the steps necessary so that those things can become a reality. You won't meet the right person by staying holed up in your apartment all the time. You won't get the promotion unless you promote your accomplishments. Never should we expect things to simply fall in our lap.

Thus, good things come to those who:

  • Keep the faith 
  • Remain positive
  • Work hard toward achieving a certain goal

By being negative or expecting things to come to you easily, you set yourself up for disappointment. Don't do this!

Nothing feels sweeter than beating long odds to achieve or obtain something. In order to get to that point, though, you need a healthy dose of positivity to propel you forward.
Smile -- wonderful things are right around the corner!

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