Optimism, the best rule to follow

I believe one rule all people should follow is to be optimistic in as many situations as possible. Life is short, and we only have one life to live and I believe it should be experienced in the utmost amount of happiness. Being positive makes life more enjoyable because people see the good before the bad, and I think it attracts and encourages others to experience life in such a way as well. Being optimistic allows people to live life to the fullest, because they are getting joy out of the smaller things in life. Examples being things like a warm cup of hot chocolate on a winter day or taking a walk in the fall and seeing the leaved change color. The optimism in life allows you to view these small things in a much bigger way because optimism not only brings happiness, it brings appreciation. When people keep themselves in a positive attitude they are able to see the greatness in all people and things, because they believe there is happiness in them as well.