How Do Entrepreneurs Stay Positive?Our Facebook fans let us know how they maintain a happy, healthy outlook.

ByBrad Crescenzo

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

圣ay PositiveIt's no secret that starting a business from scratch is no easy task. Entrepreneurs often experience stress far beyond the pressures of a typical 9-to-5-type job. But by learning to work positively, you can redefine your personal reality, as well as your business.

In response to a story we published on how entrepreneurs canmaintain a positive business outlook, we asked our Facebook fans toshare some of the waysthey stay upbeat and productive as they balance their personal and business lives.

Here's a sampling of some of the best responses we received:

Lovelda Smith:Great music and surrounding myself by positive, inspirational people.

John Mediger:Hope, love, family, friends.

Joel Porras:By having a great sense of humor!

Richard Aghama Okundia:Remember, as a man thinks in his heart so he is; my innate, emotional Intelligence is what keeps my trail blazing.

Sean Paul McCloskey:Gratitude. I appreciate the fact that every day I get to blaze my own trail in the hopes that it will inspire others to blaze their own.

Kartla Nakpil Chin:I remind myself that positivity is a choice I always have.

David Hall:Live life like it's always the weekend. You are doing something you enjoy, remember!

Andrea Rattray Cunningham:By positive affirmations moment by moment.

Catherine Marie Stillwell:圣ay far away from the Debbie Downers or Negative Nancys. I try to find those who are always positive. Like my husband.

Sara M Russell:Gratitude. I appreciate the life I have, the work I do, and the people I have the pleasure of doing it with.

How do you stay positive?Let us know in the comments section below or leave a note on ourFacebook conversation.

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Brad Crescenzo is a freelance writer in New York.

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