Developing a positive outlook is actually the development of a skill. As with any skill, it takes time to master, and it requires dedicated practice and gentle reminders about not falling back into negative thinking. If you change your physical or bodily habits, your mind will follow suit.  In order to feel happier in general, approach your physicality in a positive way.  Practice good posture, standing up straight and keeping your shoulders down and back.  A slump will make you feel more negative.  Smile more often.  Not only will others smile back at you, but the act of smiling may convince your body that it is happier. Being more aware of your actions and your life will make you feel happier.  When you simply go through the motions of your life like a robot, you will likely forget to find the joy in everyday things.  By being mindful about your surroundings, your choices, and your daily activities, you can gain greater control of your life and your happiness.  Consider taking up meditation as a way to center yourself and learn excellent focus. By meditating every day for 10 to 20 minutes at a time that's convenient for you, you can increase your awareness of self and the present, helping you to corral the stinking thinking with greater consciousness.  Try taking a yoga class. Yoga can also help you become more aware of the world as you get in touch with your breathing.  Even just stopping to take deep breaths and rest your mind for a few moments can make you feel happier. If you haven't had a chance to explore your creative side, now's the time. Taking the time to be artistic and to work with your hands or explore your most original thoughts can do wonders for your power to think outside the box and to therefore think positively. Even if you don't think you're naturally inclined toward creativity, there are a number of ways you can express yourself to become more positive.  Take a class to learn about something you've never done before: consider pottery, painting, mixed-media collage, poetry, or wood working.  Try learning a new craft such as knitting, crocheting, sewing, or needlepoint.  Craft stores and online tutorials are great resources for beginners who do not want to take a class. Doodle or draw in a sketchbook every day.  Try revisiting older drawings and turning them into something new. Be a creative writer. Try penning a poem, short story, or even try your hand at a novel.  You can even perform your poetry at an open mic night. Try role-playing, dressing as your favorite TV or comic book character, or trying out for a part at a community theatre. We are often influenced by the people around us.  If you find that people around you tend to be negative, look to surround yourself with more positive people.  This will feed your own positivity.  If you have a close family member or a significant other who is constantly negative, encourage her to go on a journey towards positivity with you.  Avoid people who sap your energy and motivation. If you can't avoid them, or don't want to, learn how not to let them get you down and keep your connection with them brief.  Avoid dating anyone with a negative outlook. If you're already prone to negative thinking, you'll be falling into a trap. If you do wind up in a relationship with someone who struggles to think positively, though, seeking counseling together might be your best option. Whatever your goal may be, you should keep yourself busy working on it and believe in the cause you've set for yourself. Once you reach the first goal, you will be inspired to continue with the remaining goals, as well as adding new ones to your life. With each goal you achieve, no matter how small, you will gain confidence and your self-esteem will increase, feeding more positivity in your life. Working towards achieving your goals—even if you’re just taking small steps—can make you feel happier. People who allow themselves regular fun in their lives tend to be happier and more positive because it isn't all drudgery and never-ending monotony. Fun breaks up the hard work and challenges. Remember that fun does not look the same for everyone, so you may need to spend time finding an activity that is fun for you. Always make time for laughter. Hang out with friends who make you laugh, go to a comedy club, or watch a funny movie. It'll be hard to think negatively when your funny bone is being tickled.
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One-sentence summary -- Give yourself time to change. Be physically positive. Practice mindfulness. Explore your creative side. Surround yourself with positive people. Set meaningful goals. Don't forget to have fun.

Q: Try to have a pantry week once week a month, in which you do not do any grocery shopping and instead just rely on what's in your pantry.  Use leftovers, frozen food, and anything else you can find. You probably have more food than you realized sitting around. You can google recipes that only use the ingredients you have on hand that week. As previously stated, many websites offer you lists of suggestions if you type in the ingredients you have. Some foods can be frozen to increase their shelf life.  If a bread item you usually buy, like sourdough bread or bagels, goes on sale you can freeze loaves or packages to increase their shelf life. Bread can last about three months when frozen.  Most raw meats can be frozen to increase their shelf life. How long they last depends on the type of meat, but poultry, beef, and pork can last for months frozen.  If you're big on seafood, buy pre-frozen seafood in the store rather than fresh cuts. Not only does this cost less, you can stock up on sale items and leave them frozen for a few weeks or months before use. It's okay to buy expensive foods once in awhile. However, choose the items you splurge on wisely.  Certain foods may cost slightly more, but this is because they're healthier. Whole wheats, for example, are much healthier than processed wheats. This means you'll end up using less of these items as you'll feel fuller faster and for longer periods.  Some organic foods may actually fill you up more. You can experiment with going organic on certain items, usually wheat or grain-based foods, and see if you notice yourself eating less. If so, you might want to try swapping certain foods for the organic variety as you may end up spending less over time.
A: Have a pantry week. Freeze certain foods. Choose splurge foods wisely.

Article: Before purchasing any weight loss pill over the counter, spend some time researching that supplement online.  Find reliable sources of information that can provide you with the benefits, disadvantages and any possible side effects or dangers of the supplement you're interested in. Studies completed by the company itself or recommendations from celebrities, magazines, or newspapers generally are not reliable. There are some websites and government sites that offer extensive information on vitamin, mineral, herbal and weight loss supplements.  They include all unbiased, reliable research that has been done on the supplements they have listed. Most over-the-counter diet pills will advertise some sort of weight loss claim.  It's important to understand these claims are not regulated by the FDA and may be false.  Be aware of "clinically proven" claims on supplements. The supplement company should provide supporting evidence to this claim.  If there is no supporting information or studies only completed by the company itself, it's important to realize this may be a false claim.  Also be aware of unsafe, unreliable products.  They will have claims such as "lose 10 pounds in one week" or "24 hour diet."  These are generally unsafe supplements. All medications, even prescription medications, come with a list of possible side effects.  While they may be rare, it's important to be aware of exactly how a medication or supplement could affect you.  Read all information on possible side effects prior to taking any medication or over the counter diet pill. Note that some ingredients of many weight loss pills are not well studied and side effects are not well known.  For example, bitter orange is known as an "ephedra substitute" and may be associated with similar negative side effects.Take extreme caution when ingesting diet pills.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Research the supplement online. Reliable, trustworthy sources of information include government websites, scientific peer reviewed research journals, or hospital/clinic websites. Read the weight loss claim. Read about possible side effects.