All along, all the failures and frustrations in our lives have nothing to do with fate. Neither are they anybody’s fault. Actually, it is we who are to blame.

According to the law of attraction, the areas you focus your attention on will only get larger. If you worry too much and fear failure, and are negative about everything, the result will be just as you thought. And if things really turn out the way you expected, your negative outlook will be reinforced and a vicious circle is formed.

So, craving for success, happiness and a good life may be easier said than done: just change your negative thinking into positive energy and it will work. Is it really that easy? That's right. Happiness has always been that simple. Only people tend to make it complicated.

From this day on, picture a happy future in your mind and focus all your attention on it. Try to believe that all the good fortunes and successes are yours to grab, and the power comes from you. Take note of your emotions and feelings. Do not suppress them, but rather put them to good use and send out the right vibes to the universe. Go in search of riches positively and optimistically, and you will find the good fortunes that you have always dreamt of but have so far passed you by.

By Yi-hing Ong

*Translation from Chinese article.