- Ask for help in changing your mindset - Deliberately choose to focus on good things - Regardless of what might seem to go wrong, believe that God will make it work in your favor - We aren't promised perfect circumstances, but we have strength to handle what comes and can choose to be content - God will provide anything you truly need, when your focus is on Him - Be thankful (in general) - A cheerful attitude attracts God's help - Be patient in affliction, and don't give up - Watch what you say - Watch what you think, so you will watch what you say