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Positive thinking or optimistic thinking is the belief that you can change your life by thinking positively, optimistically, and hopefully about everything. This idea may sound idealistic and is also a challenge for many people – those who realize that just thinking good thoughts won’t change the world and therefore dismiss the whole idea.
However, positive thinking is actually scientifically grounded. You may not be able to change the world, but you can change how you perceive it and how you react to it. And that can change how you feel about yourself and others, which can have a significant impact on your happiness.
Quick tips to activate positive thinking
>>> Self-control: Don’t criticize yourself in front of others. While it may be helpful to confide your concerns to someone you trust, telling the whole world is another thing. Be kind to yourself. Make a list of your good qualities and believe in them, believe in yourself.
>>> Don’t be a complainer: By being negative, you can isolate yourself from others and cut yourself off from positive solutions to problems.
>>> Learn to relax: Make time for yourself every day, it’s important to find time to relax and rest.
>>> Boost your own morale: Treat yourself well at all times. Especially if you’ve overcome a problem or achieved a personal accomplishment.
>>> Celebrate yourself for a job/task well done and share it with a friend if possible. Proper praise is a good motivator for boosting morale.
>>> Learn about the nervous system and stress in a positive way: when you worry, adrenaline is pumped throughout your body and you feel more excited and alert. This extra energy can be used to produce good results; allowing you to communicate with more enthusiasm and intensity, for example.
>>> Learn to be decisive: Stand up for what you believe in and don’t be pressured by others.
Building & developing positive thinking habits
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Meditation
Meditation – a method to improve health
People who meditate every day exhibit more positive thinking than those who don’t. Meditators tend to show more mindfulness, or the ability to live in the present moment, which is also related to positive thinking.
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Writing
Writing by hand every day
A group of undergraduate students were asked to write about an extremely positive experience every day for three days. Surprisingly, they had better moods and physical health afterward, and the effects lasted quite a while. This is something relatively easy to do: for example, you could write a blog focusing on positive experiences or keep a journal.
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Playing
Playing with family
It’s important to make time for yourself to have fun. Sometimes, you may need to actually schedule it into your routine to force yourself to allocate that time, whether it’s meeting friends for coffee, going for a walk, or riding a bike.
Build positive thinking habits for yourself.
Compiled & translated by Athena I&E
