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7 Simple Habits To Stay Positive

Life throws challenges at us daily, and in the increasingly hectic pace of life, you need to work on positivity. This doesn’t mean you have to spend all day reading a self-help book.

Instead, you can use tiny habits daily to build up your positive mindset.

Being positive may sound a little esoteric and you may think, “How can this make my life better/make me more successful…?” but the way you think has an enormous impact on how you view and live life and this in turn will definitely have an impact on how successful you are.

By focusing on the positive aspects of life, you will become more happy, more content and probably more willing to take risks than you would be otherwise.

And you will also tend to attract similar people to you which helps to reinforce your positive attitude; people who will support you and pick you up when you fall down. Whereas negative people delight in pointing out your faults to make themselves feel better.

So, are you now beginning to appreciate the power of having a positive mindset?

If the answer is yes, here are seven simple habits you can start with today to boost your positivity.

Manage Your Words Wisely

Words and how you use them are essential to your mental well-being and the ability to stay positive.

Frequently throughout the day, you need to monitor if a negative thought comes into your head or you actually state something negative about yourself.

Work on finding the times you are triggered to think this way and then change the words you are using.

For example, if you are saying to yourself, “I’ve studied for two hours and still don’t get it, maybe I am not smart enough,” you need to rephrase that. Try saying, “I will change the way I study and come at this when I am fresh. It may take a bit longer, but I can do this.”

When you find yourself being very negative all day, it is helpful to write down what you said and go back to see why you would say that. Then look for ways to change that phrasing to a positive and keep working on it.

Manage People Wisely

People will make mistakes, and sometimes it is too easy to be critical of them.

When you need to speak to someone about an issue, take a pause first; your first reaction is rarely the best, so think before you speak!

Think about how you can approach this and give them a solution at the same time. We all need teamwork, whether it is family or work situations.

Great coaches come with solutions rather than constant complaining.

Manage Rejection Wisely

Rejection is part of life. Everyone gets rejected multiple times during their life. Adopt the belief that rejection is a chance to learn and grow.

An author who has never been rejected is scarce. In fact, even the most prolific authors were rejected multiple times in their careers.

When you are hit with rejection, take the time to ask yourself what you can learn from the experience. Is there something you need to change to make you a better person? Always look for the gold in a rejection moment.

Fear of failure is normally a fear of rejection and can be a real hurdle to overcome, so by thinking of them as opportunities to grow rather than insurmountable obstacles will help you a lot.

Be Grateful

The poison arrows of rejection, stress, and depression will always try to pierce your heart. You must deflect these negative issues as much as possible.

One of the surest ways to work on this is by using a gratitude journal. If you are a spiritual person or a person of faith, you can start your day with a prayer of thanks to God for all that you have. What about your health, your family, partner etc.?

When you pause and consider all the great things in your life (and everybody has a lot to be thankful for), the negative loses much of its power over you. Write down everything you are grateful for, no matter how small it is.

Try asking yourself a few powerful questions in the morning to put you in a positive state.

For example: “What am I most happy about in my life right now? What about that makes me happy? How does that make me feel?”

Or “What am I really excited about in my life right now? What about that/why does that make me feel excited? How does that make me feel?”

Thinks how great answering these questions can make you feel in the morning!

Even the act of waking up in the morning is something you should be thankful for as you have been granted another day to be the best you can be.

Be Joyful

Bringing joy to others will rebound back to you. Just the simple act of smiling and seeing someone’s face light up from this simple gesture will fill you with positive feelings.

So many of us are too busy to deal with other people so when you make the effort the rewards can be so uplifting.

Try it today. When you walk past a stranger in the street, smile and say hello and see what reaction you get; it might just make your day. Simple but effective.

Stop Comparing

Too many people watch television and wish they had the life of the rich and famous.

They have no concept of what is happening in the lives of those they admire so much. When you stop comparing yourself to others and revel in the bright star that you are, it increases your positivity.

Fame and fortune do not always account to happiness. Look at famous celebrities like Marilyn Monroe or John Belushi who were huge stars in their day but they both decided to take their own lives when they appeared to have everything; don’t be fooled by outward appearances!

Declutter

Starting today, if you do not make your bed right after you wake up, begin this habit. It will give you a boost of satisfaction, and then you will be more apt to engage in cleaning up after yourself throughout the day.

Decluttering your space at home and work on a daily basis makes you feel great.

When you let things slide, you become anxious or stressed at the mess that has accumulated.

Stay positive by staying on your daily chores and considering decluttering your digital space daily for even more positivity boosts.

OK, so there are seven quick habits that you can use to boost your positivity today.

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