Can you really think yourself happy?  The answer is a qualified yes. Believe it or not, it is within your power to create positive thoughts allowing you to accomplish anything you set out to do. 

Here are the ways in which positive thoughts can help you accomplish many things in life.

Positive thoughts produce positive results.  We can either bemoan our situation, or change it. We can be negative about an event or enthusiastic. If you really want to think yourself happy, then make up your mind to do so. It may be difficult to think happy in a world filled with hatred and violence.  But it’s not impossible.  One person, one idea, one positive thought can change society.  How, then, can we make ourselves happy?  By being a constant reminder to others that there is goodness in the world.

• Seek out positive people to associate with.
• Expose yourself to all the wonderful books, music and movies available. 
• Find the one important thing in your life that’s important, and pursue it.
• Show kindness and respect towards others.
• Use positive reinforcement wherever and whenever you can.
• Speak in a positive tone.
• Rid your mind of negative thinking with yoga and exercise.
• Let your expectations reflect your positive attitude.
• Allow peace of mind to envelop you.
• Become your own best friend.

P.S. For more suggestions on finding more joy in your daily life (loaded with examples and action steps) take a look at Journey to Joy: http://www.reallifecoaching.net/journeytojoy.shtml