Find someone that is in a worse situation than you. Its easy, there are people all around you that have more problems or bigger problems than you do. Your situation never seems so bad when you look at some of the other situations you could trade for.
 When you find that person that is worse off than you, find a way to make them smile. Uplifting someone else can be a big step in uplifting you. Making someone else's burden lighter seems to lighten yours. Plus, you can forget about your troubles for a little while when you are focused on someone else.
 Maybe all you need to do is find a happy person and become their friend. If you already have a very positive friend, then look no more. Happy and positive people have contagious personalities. They can help you find the good in your situation.
 No matter what has happened in your life to make your situation seem so bad, don't shut out the people that love you. Family, friends, a spouse, whoever you have don't let them go. Chances are what is affecting you is affecting them too. Keep them close, let them into your life and hold on tight to them. They can be a great support through everything you go through in your life.
 Keep your focus on the good parts of your life. Don't forget that there are things that are going right too. It may take you some good digging to find the good inside of you, but you will be glad you did it. Nothing in your life can overtake all of the good in the world.
 Find inspiration in books, emails, quotes, or magazines. There are so many things in writing that have so much power. Use the power of positive to change your outlook. If you are always reading and thinking positive, then there is no room for negative in your life. You will be able to change your whole mindset with positive thinking.
 Always have goals. When you are working on a goal then your focus is where it should be. Don't forget to always be setting goals as you accomplish others. Goals can be set in every aspect of your life, and many of them can work for many aspects. Don't be afraid to push yourself into becoming a better person and having a better life.
 When you find positive things, whether they be quotes, thoughts, or people, write them down. When things are written down it is easy to go back to them. Having positive feelings at your finger tips can make a world of difference.
 Get all of your feelings out, good and bad. Sit down by yourself and write down everything that you are feeling at the moment. Writing your feelings is a great way of releasing them. If they are something you want to share with others, then that can help too. Or writing them down and then getting rid of the paper can help you because you feel like you are throwing away those feelings. Writing is very good for you.

Remember that you are only as happy as your thoughts. Keep them happy and you will be able to find the good in everything!