eliminate the negative and accentuate the positive

Focus on the positive rather than the negative. If you're feeling down, try to eliminate the negative and accentuate the positive. Focus on the good things in your life! It can be very hard to eliminate the negative and accentuate the positive when you're in a bout of depression. My wife left me. How can I "eliminate the negative and accentuate the positive" in a situation like this, huh?

See also: accentuate, and, eliminate, negative, positive

See also:

accentuate
accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative
eliminate
negative
positive
take note
take note (of someone or something)
blow (something) out of (all) proportion
blow out of proportion
center of attention

All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.