"The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude." - Oprah Winfrey
The way we think and feel is the way we create our world. Positivity is a mindset. If you train your mind to stay positive it would gradually adapt to remain in that manner. The more you stay positive, the more you attract positive experiences in your life! You must have a positive mindset to create an amazing life.
Here I am giving you 10 tips to achieve a positive mindset:
1. PRACTICE SELF LOVE - Loving and accepting yourself is the first step to achieving a positive mindset.
You have to understand that all humans are flawed and you are no exception! Accept your faults and be compassionate to yourself. Criticism is fine as long as you seek a solution to improve yourself. Being overly critical is not only harsh but it's detrimental for your personal growth. Updating yourself is good but continuously finding faults on your appearance or actions will make you a negative person. So start practising self-love to stay positive every moment.
2. BE GRATEFUL - You must have an attitude for gratitude. Express heartfelt gratitude for the things and people in your life.
Humbly utter the words "Thank You" as many times as possible throughout the day. If you observe carefully you will surely find several reasons in life to be grateful for. The more you stay thankful, life would provide you with more reasons to be gratified. Practice gratitude every day to improve your mindset.
3. CHANGE YOUR MINDSET - What are your dominant thoughts? Do you feel this world is a safe place? Do you feel most people are trustworthy or you feel nobody could be trusted?
Our thoughts determine our actions and our actions shape our lives. Your mind is like a magnet. If you think and feel in a positive manner several positive people and experiences would be drawn to you. The opposite is also true. Focus on positive ideas. Think positive to stay positive.
4. STOP CRITICISING OTHERS - The problem with criticism is that it never changes the person and they never admit their faults!
So stop draining energy in criticising others. Criticising and complaining are negative actions that will keep on filling the mind with grudge and resentment. Accept people as they are. If you don't like someone avoid or ignore them. But don't become a critic. You would waste your time and become negative minded.
5. FOCUS ON THE PRESENT MOMENT - Most of the time our mind stays in past memories or future worries. How often are you focused on the present moment? Do you eat while watching Netflix? Do you plan your upcoming meeting while taking a shower? Did you observe the flowers on your way to the office today? Did you smell the morning coffee? This present moment is all you have.
The past however good or bad is gone! The future how much you plan is beyond your control. But this precise moment is all yours! You can decide to do whatever you want right now. You can make that important phone call, meet your family, join that class, start your dream project, forgive those people right now! You can also waste your time in watching TV shows, argue with people, complain about your boss, feel unhappy in this hour. This moment you can choose to enjoy life or waste it. The more you focus on the "now" the more you appreciate life. You become calm and optimistic.
6. LET GO OF THINGS YOU CANNOT CONTROL - In life you will face certain situations which are beyond your control.
An accident, sudden demise of a loved one, betrayal from a friend, abuse or an insult, your partner cheating on you, losing your job are some of the many situations where you have absolutely no control. It's normal to feel sad and heartbroken but learn to accept reality and move on. If there's a lesson, learn it but get up and move forward.
7. LEARN TO FORGIVE - If you want to keep your peace of mind start practising forgiveness. It's often a tough thing to do but if you really want a positive and happy life there's no other way!
Holding grudges and resentments are like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. The longer you hold your disapproval the longer you stay bitter and unhappy. You must be willing to forgive your wrongdoers as well as yourself. Years of resentment will not fade away in a couple of days or weeks. Practice forgiveness every night before going to sleep.
8. SURROUND YOURSELF WITH POSITIVITY - Our environment has a huge impact on us. We absorb the ideas and attitude of people with whom we spend the most time with.
The shows you watch, the magazines you read, the events you attend influences your life. If you want to stay positive and happy, surround yourself with such people. Instead of watching TV read books, rather than playing games listen to podcasts. Create a positive environment for yourself.
9. SET GOALS - Positive minded people know what they want in life.
They continuously set goals and work on them. Your life is your chance to shine brightly. Make time to set goals and chase them. As your mind becomes goal-oriented, it would stop wandering around aimlessly. Our brain is a goal-seeking organ, stay focused to stay positive.
10. CELEBRATE LIFE - Life is beautiful but it's too short. Enjoy every moment, celebrate life till it lasts!
Congratulate yourself for even the tiniest bit of achievement, smile a lot and stay pleased. Appreciate yourself and everyone around you. Chase your wildest dreams. Do good to yourself and others. Do things that you love. Spread happiness everywhere you go! As you start celebrating every moment your life would change for the better.
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