think positive

Idioms  

1. Be optimistic, concentrate on the good rather than the bad, as in It's true you were fired but think positive—now you can look for a job you really like. This expression comes from the psychological doctrine of positive thinking, which gained currency with Norman Vincent Peale's popular book, The Power of Positive Thinking (1953). [Second half of 1900s]

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think positive

“I’ve tried to think positive and believe in hope but honestly there is none,” one poster recently declared.

From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2024

But, you know, I just try to think positive.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 7, 2023

Both Leah and Jenny think positive changes are being made in the industry and they think Below Deck has played a big part in this.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2023

“It’s up to us to fight back and think positive and have more faith in God,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2023

As I listen, I try to think positive thoughts.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks