Neurological research supports the notion we think in patterns.  Each pathway strengthens with increased usage.  This means if you take a new pathway it could eventually become the dominant route.  This is a major breakthrough if we choose to reframe our thoughts by forming new pathways. 

Ultimately, you have the ability to replace negative thoughts with positive ones. 

We may not be able to control our circumstances but we do have control over our perceptions. 

Optimism is the process of shifting ones mindset toward a more positive framework.  It requires weighing the facts yet making a decision to look for the best-case scenario. 

The reality is we each have a choice to view any situation from either a negative or positive lens. 

Many of our so called mental ruts are the result of using a negative lens. 

Positive psychology research is evidence-based yet reframing our perceptions needs to be a lifestyle commitment. 

Additional tools can be used as a guide to replace less than desirable habits but they should be used on a consistent basis as well. 

In a nutshell, positive changes reinforced by daily habits can lead to new pathways of interpreting situations.