You Can’t Control Everything—But You Can Control Your Attitude

• They're optimistic. Bad things happen to all of us. Happy people don't complain, whine or let pessimism become a self-fulling prophecy.
• They view problems as challenges. They focus on solutions to the problem and reflect on what they're grateful for.

Being negative and dwelling on your problems isn’t constructive. Have faith in yourself and your ability to deal with your problems in a constructive way, which can help you more effectively deal with them. Use your past victories to help inspire and bolster your strength in times of trouble.

Your personality traits make a big difference in how you deal with the challenges of life. The happiest people tend to have several traits in common. They:

• are comfortable with themselves
• are open to change
• live...