Our lives are often filled with challenges, which can sometimes make
it very difficult to be positive. However, I know that choosing to be
positive has helped me turn my life around and become a better me.
I find myself seeing the positive much more than the negative, which is
a vast contrast from my earlier years! But don’t be fooled into
thinking it’s easy-peasy, because it’s not.
Here are nine steps I’ve taken that have helped me see the positive more than the negative in life:
1. Say affirmations every day until they sink in and resonate within every cell of your being.
Sure, they may sound ridiculous initially, but overcome this and keep
saying them until you absolutely believe them to be true! Every day I
tell myself that “I am healthy, happy and energized; my mind is
peaceful; my heart is full of love. I attract positivity, success, and
abundance into my life.” This is a habit worth keeping!
2. Use visualizations to get clear on what you want.
Become a productive daydreamer — let your imagination become your best
friend. When you add feeling to your visualizations (really believe it
and feel it), you create positive energy, which helps produce positive changes in your life.
3. Create a vision board and place it where you can see it regularly.
In BIG writing, put the words "Thank You, Thank You, Thank You" on it
to show the universe that you're thankful for everything you have, and
for everything that's coming your way!
4. Practice expressing an attitude of gratitude for all that you have in your life.
Gratitude allows us to participate more in life; it allows us to
reshape the meaning of any situation. You notice and appreciate the
positives more than the negatives, and that magnifies the pleasures you
get from life.
5. Listen to joyful music.
Music can energize or relax you, and experiencing inspiring audio can encourage you to be the best you can be.
6. Read motivational books.
These make you feel empowered and excited about your personal growth journey.
7. Put inspiring quotes around everywhere for you to see.
It's the same as above — if you surround yourself with inspiration, you're bound to be inspired!
8. Surround yourself with people who lift you up.
Finding the right people to share your life with is one of the most
difficult areas of life, but if you make an effort to surround yourself
with positive, uplifting people, you'll begin to feel the effects quite
quickly.
9. Practice meditation.
Meditation
will bring you peace in daily life and make you more conscious, aware
and mindful — a huge relief in the midst of our chaotic, multitasking
lives.
Do as much as you can every day to become a better and more positive
you. Take notice of all the beautiful things around you, as opposed to
being blinded by the chaos in your life. You'll be amazed at the
positive feelings you will experience in your mind and body. The more
intentional you are about thinking positively, despite the negativity
you face, the more you will experience life in its true light. And
thanks to you, the world will also be a better place because of your
positive attitude and energy.
source:mindbodygreen