March is National Optimism Month so be positive, and check your negative thoughts at the door.

A study published in the Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology reported active people are notably more optimistic and less pessimistic than inactive people. And walking is one of the best ways to improve your attitude.

But what if you just do not feel like walking? Maybe one of these tips will help get you started down your road to happiness.

Getting started is the hardest part, so get it over quickly.

• Getting started is the hardest part, so get it over quickly.
• Check your pedometer, it may inspire you.
• Put on some tunes, it may put you in the mood and drowned out your excuses.
• Schedule your exercise time, and keep that appointment.
• Tell yourself you’ll walk 1,000 steps, just 10 minutes. Bet you find yourself walking farther.
• Make a deal with yourself, no American Idol until you’ve walked 6,000 steps.
• Guilt yourself. Remember those last five pounds you lost? You don’t want them to come back, do you?
• Change it up, maybe a walk around the mall or a different track is all it takes.
• Call your buddy!
• Better yet, what would you tell your buddy if they called you with the same problem? Now do that!