Have you ever noticed that the people who are most positive and encouraging are also the people who most have their act together in general? I can think of all sorts of reasons why those qualities go hand in hand, but one thing we might learn from this is that people who are negative, critical and discouraging are probably just frustrated with their own lives. Just because it’s been their experience that life is hard and things don’t work out doesn’t mean that will be your experience. In fact, people who are endlessly struggling are the very last people you want to listen to! Surround yourself with people you admire who are doing exciting, constructive and interesting things. They will inspire you to reach higher, and will support and encourage you to go for your dreams.