think positive

Expect good outcomes

Think positive is an exhortation to maintain an optimistic outlook, especially when facing difficulties.

It urges focusing on favorable possibilities rather than dwelling on problems: I know the interview's tomorrow—just think positive.

The phrase often appears as well-meaning but potentially dismissive advice, sometimes criticized as oversimplifying complex situations.

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sunny · sunny disposition · confident · mindset · attitude · gratitude · affirmations · believe · keep the faith · encourage · smile · chin up · radiant · cheerful · good vibes · glass-half-full · manifest · visualize

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Opposites
mental outlook/attitude

think positivenegativity

Disposition toward pessimism

pessimism · negative thinking · catastrophize · glass half empty · despair

cognitive focus

think positivecatastrophize

Mentally magnify potential disasters

ruminate · wallow · overthink · brood · spiral

emotional self-regulation

think positivelose heart

Become discouraged or demoralized

self-sabotage

Family

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Top 50,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G