Cheerfulness and kindness comes from the heart. However, sometimes it's hard to be cheerful and optimistic towards others. Here are some ways to draw out these wonderful qualities.

9 Steps:

1. Be comfortable in your own skin. You are your own special person, with your own individual traits and strong points. Be proud of these abilities and be happy about who you are. Understand that even though you're not perfect, you can still work towards to your full potential.
2. Help someone who is in need. Not everybody is as fortunate as you are, nor do some people have as much love as you do. Try to help them out by donating to charities, running a food drive, complementing someone, or even offering a simple smile. Your dedication will shine- and you'll make someone else happy along the way!3
3. Look on the bright side, but be honest. If you're having a bad day, identify it! You shouldn't just ignore the fact. Then, after you've analyzed the fact that you're experiencing a bad day, think up ways to make it better. For example, say you're stuck in a terrible rainstorm, and need to get home. You should certainly identify what a problem this is. However, you can remind yourself how lucky it is that you're only 5 minutes away from your house. There's always something positive.4
4. Listen. Reassure others, and listen to their thoughts. You may find some insight, or even a laugh!5
5. Keep an open mind. Let the chips fall where they may. Something may look worse than it actually is.
6. Try to stay healthy. Get plenty of sleep and eat well. You need your energy and strength to feel and be your best every day!
7. Don't put people down. Instead, encourage them to rise and accomplish their goals. Display optimism, and cheer them on each and every step of the way. Your optimism will become contagious.
8. Never judge too harshly. Never judge a person by physical appearance. That quiet girl in the back of the room may look scary, but inside she may like soccer just like you! You never know if you'll be in that position someday and need a friend. Be a friend.
9. Do something! Get moving, go clean your house, do the dishes, fold some laundry, or start exercising. You will feel like you have accomplished something, and this might inspire you to be able to do more!