Sunday, November 24, 2019

How to Surround Yourself with Positivity

The people we surround ourselves with defines our lives. You must have heard the saying that we are the average of our five closest friends. It's true that your tribe will have an impact on your vibe. People influence you in lot more ways than you can imagine. For instance, suppose you are feeling low and you reach out to your closest pals who discourage you even more! How would that make you feel? Or if they are the supportive lot, then they would definitely lighten up your mood and make you feel better! Can you see the difference? There are some people who bring the best out of you and some bring out the worst! Search for people who are inspiring, encouraging and have a positive mindset. Avoid those who are just the opposite!



The people who bring out the best in you are :

* Those who inspire you by their words and actions.
* Those who can compliment you (as well as others) wholeheartedly.
*  They are interested in your wellbeing.
*  They will listen to you without interruption.
*  They encourage you when you feel low.
*  They never say things like - "I told you so!"; "It's not possible for you to achieve that!"; "I don't think you can!"; "I think you are setting an unrealistic goal"; "We are but mediocre people"; "You can't succeed without any connections" etc.
* They would be genuinely happy when you succeed.
* They would not judge you when you share your craziest dreams with them!
* They would not drag you towards addictions and time-wasting activities.
* They have a purpose in life.

What to do when you don't have such people in your life?

* Limit your interaction with naysayers. This is a great step towards the path of positivity.

* Spend time alone. We are constantly absorbing other people's ideas through the social media. It's wise to do a social media detox atleast once a week. Disconnect from your gadgets and reflect on your inner self. Do some meditation to connect to the source energy. Go for a walk in open nature or simply journal your incoming thoughts. Sit with yourself, be alone for some time every day. This quietens the mind and brings solace.

* Read biographies of successful people, motivational books and blogs. Positivity can be sought from books. A book written ages ago, a writer whom you'll never meet in your lifetime can give you the inspiration that no one around you might be able to provide!

* Listen to podcasts and videos that are informational or inspirational.

* Learn to say "no" to things that doesn't resonate with you!

* Learn to say "yes" to things that you are passionate about!

* Set bigger goals for yourself and act on them. Clarity and purpose brings a sense of contentment. This instils positivity in our mind.

* Practice affirmations and visualization. Repeating positive statements reinforces positive beliefs while visualizing positive outcomes reprograms the Subconscious into positive thinking and manifesting beneficial situations in our life.

* Have an attitude of gratitude. The more you will be grateful, the more you would attract positive circumstances in your life. It's because our subconscious mind brings more of what we believe! So if we are grateful for the things we have, more extraordinary events would be brought in our experience that matches the vibration.

* Be of service. Most people think that it is all about them! They are engrossed in their joy and grief, pleasure and pain. But the truest satisfaction comes from service to others! When you contribute on a bigger objective, you start realizing that life has a greater significance than just acquisitions and accomplishments.


CONCLUSIONS: • The people around you shapes your life.

• Choose people who inspire and motivate you.

• Avoid the naysayers.

• You can find positivity from books, podcasts, by developing a positive attitude and practising techniques such as affirmations, visualization, gratitude etc.

• Spend time alone to bring peace to your mind.

• Set goals for yourself.

• Serve others and you will always find happiness and positivity in life.




~Article written by Ishita Ganguly, M.Sc, B.Ed, MBA


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