think positive

think positive

To be optimistic, especially about a particular situation. Oh, think positive—there's no reason to believe you won't get the job.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

think positive

Be optimistic, concentrate on the good rather than the bad, as in It's true you were fired but think positive-now you can look for a job you really like . This expression comes from the psychological doctrine of positive thinking, which gained currency with Norman Vincent Peale's popular book, The Power of Positive Thinking (1953). [Second half of 1900s]
See also: positive, think
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

think ˈpositive

think in a confident way about what you can do: If you don’t think positive, you won’t win. ▶ ˌpositive ˈthinking noun: He believes in the power of positive thinking.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

think positive

Concentrate on the bright side, on what is constructive and good; ignore the negative aspect. This exhortation comes from Norman Vincent Peale’s inspirational best-seller, The Power of Positive Thinking (1953). Although the idea had been developed by numerous psychologists of the early twentieth century, the term itself became current after the publication of Dr. Peale’s book.
See also: positive, think
The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer
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So my mission in life is just to keep myself 'good' - in good health, as fit as I can be, a little bit of stretching, and just think positive and enjoy life.
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We will always think positive and that is why I know we will find solution to the political crisis, stressed President of the Republic of Macedonia, Gjorge Ivanov in an interview for Telma TV commenting on the current political crisis and the negotiations between the political leaders.
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