When all we see are the negatives surrounding us, reinforcing the positives becomes necessary. Frame inspirational quotes to place around your home. Place stickie notes inside cupboard doors with reminders of happy times.  A more personal approach is a tattoo designed to emphasize the good side of bipolar. If one approach doesn't work, look for another. The whole point is that we take charge of changing the negatives to positives, utilizing the resources available to us.