2/15 Positive Thinking

DIALOG>> I’m trying to be positive.

What’s with the negative attitude?

That’s not true. Your attitude just makes it seem that way.

I’m trying to be positive, but it’s hard.

Come on! Everything will work out.


RESPONSE>> Talk about the power of positive thinking.

Your attitude in life can make you a happier person.
ex> Having the right attitude is very important.
cf> She/He has an attitude.  반항스러운, 고집스러운 태도

Positive thinking has the power to change a situation around.
* change sth around: make sth different

Those who see the glass as half-full are optimists.

Optimists try to see the best in all situations.
ex> He tries to see the best in all people.

Pessimists typically see the glass as half-empty.

They usually focus on the negatives more than the positives.
ex> Stop dwelling on the negatives because it’ll make you feel worse.

We should try to believe everything will work out for the best.
* work out for the best: 일이 잘 풀리다.
ex>  Things don’t always work out for the best.

This kind of positive thinking can boost one’s self-esteem and confidence.
* boost: 증폭시키다.
ex> Compliments can really boost one’s self-esteem.

It will also lead to less stress.

Less stress means better physical and mental health.

Making a simple attitude-change can really turn your life around.
* attitude-change: 태도의 변화
* trun around: 변화시키다
ex> Meeting you has helped me turn my life around.


@ They’re all worn out. 다 닳았어

1. I always try to see the best in any situation.
2. We have to change the negatives into positives in life.
3. He told me everything would work out for the best.
4. Positive feedback boosts one’s self-esteem.