“POSITIVE THOUGHTS GENERATE POSITIVE FEELINGS AND ATTRACT POSITIVE ENERGY ’’ is a beautiful quote, to which many of you will agree.
What is positive thinking?
Positive thinking simply means expecting best outcome even in a difficult situation.
Our mind is the most potent tool that can have a strong jolt on our body negatively or positively. Positive thoughts can boost your immune system whereas negative thinking can contribute to anxiety, depression and serious health problems. When we have good thoughts we can be more productive. Sometimes in moments of sadness or when we experience disappointment, we isolate ourselves and wander aimlessly through life with no clear direction. During these times, positive self- talk can help us in reducing stress and anxiety.
What is positive self- talk?
In simple words, positive self-talk means talking to yourself in a positive and loving way. Negative self- talks can lead to low self-esteem and depression.
Examples of positive self- talk
- I am an amazing person.
- Today is going to be a great day.
- Today I choose to think positive.
- I can make a difference.
- I can handle this situation.
- I only compare myself to myself.
- I am learning and growing from my mistakes.
- I have people who love and respect me.
- I have many good qualities which make me unique.
- I can choose to stay calm
Examples of negative- self talk
- I am a failure ,I’ll never succeed
- I am so slow compared to everyone else
- I always mess things up.
- Why even try, I’ll fail anyways.
- Nobody likes me. I am a waste.
- I am always unlucky.
- I can’t handle this stress.
- I can’t make my own decisions.
- I can’t change my attitude.
- Everyone is judging me.
Positive attitude plays a very important role in our day to day life. With a positive mindset one can overcome any problem and achieve any goal one sets. People with positive attitude enjoy good health. Researchers have found out that by maintaining a positive mindset we create healthy and lasting relationship. Positive thinkers can deal with problems and can find easy solutions which reduces harmful health effects of stress from their body.
Here are some positive thinking exercises
- Count your blessings everyday .
- Make peace with your past.Surround yourself with positive people.
- Use positive words in your daily speech.
- Read inspiring articles.
- Celebrate small victories.
- Pray ,meditate, exercise daily.
- Assist people in need.Blessings will never stop flowing .
- Practice self-care.You deserve the best.
- Identify your areas of negativity and let go your bad habits.
- Stop grumbling and complaining about little things. It’s a bad day not a bad life.
Sometimes in life we should not expect the best to always happen, but accept whatever comes to us with a smile and stay true to our heart and say ‘Whatever happens is best at the moment.”. Its not about ignoring reality but this attitude will definitely inspire you to reach new heights. So let’s make positivity our guiding force, be kind to everyone and spread happiness wherever we go.
Philoo Cardozo