Positive attitude.

Meaning: This refers to a good or desirable way of thinking or feeling about something. It's like saying, This is a way of thinking or feeling that is optimistic and hopeful.

Choice of Words: Positive is an adjective that means something is good or desirable. Attitude refers to a person's way of thinking or feeling about something. When combined, "Positive attitude" refers to a good or desirable way of thinking or feeling about something.

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Think happy thoughts.

Meaning: This means to fill your mind with good thoughts. It's like saying, Make your mind think about things that make you feel good.

Choice of Words: Think means to use your mind to create thoughts or ideas. Happy is an adjective that describes a feeling of joy or contentment. Thoughts are the ideas or feelings that you have in your mind. When you put them together, "Think happy thoughts" is an instruction to focus on positive or cheerful thoughts.

Look at the bright side.

Meaning: This means to try to see the good things in a situation, even if it's not all good. It's like saying, Don't focus on the bad stuff, try to find the good stuff.

Choice of Words: Look means to use your eyes to see something. Bright is an adjective that describes something that is shining or full of light. Side means one of the surfaces of an object or the direction in which it is facing. When you put them together, "Look at the bright side" is an instruction to focus on the positive aspects of a situation.

Be kind to yourself.

Meaning: This means to be nice to yourself and take care of your own needs. It's like saying, Don't be mean to yourself, be nice and gentle.

Choice of Words: Be is a verb that means to exist or to have a certain quality. Kind is an adjective that describes someone who is nice and helpful. Yourself means the person who is speaking or writing. When you put them together, "Be kind to yourself" is an instruction to treat yourself with kindness and compassion.

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