Is today, the current important? What about the learnings of yesterday? What will tomorrow be like? These questions haunt the most of us every day. Past, current or the future, where should our focus be? Should we be ambitious or play safe? Look at things realistically or aim for the sky and land on the tree top? Then there is the unforeseen, the unplanned and sudden exigencies, contingencies and moments of crisis. We all wish that life was like the Mumbai-Pune expressway. The truth however is that life is like an adventure trail. Zig zag tracks, sudden turnings and bumpy roads. Of course, smooth roads at times.
Every moment of life however is transient. Challenges melt and triumphs surface. Sunny days are often disrupted by dark clouds. Especially in the world we live in, uncertainty is the only certainty. “It is indeed a fact that the person who thinks with positive self-reliance and optimism does magnetise his condition and releases power to attain his goal. So, expect the best at all times.” Says Norman Vincent Peale.
Positive thinking does help the mind to find better solutions and inspires creative thinking. It also boosts our best-in-class capabilities and talent.
Here is where you can begin to cultivate the Positive Thinking Mindset.
Glass half full or empty? Analyse your own mindset
Check out how you are wired first. What do you naturally do. Are you born as a negative thinker? If you are a hard-wired negative thinker, evolving to this mindset is a nonstarter. Let’s however be clear here on one important aspect of negative or positive thinking. It’s not about blind ambition or extreme optimism. Neither is it extreme pessimism. It’s more about a ‘can do attitude’. Being real but using smartness to find a way out of the maze in a situation. So, to start with, keep a track of your thoughts and reactions every day. If these are more negative than positive, start reframing them to be positive/ neutral. The second important step to view your glass to be half full is to practice positive self-talk. Just with these two small steps, you will feel and notice the difference.
Lifting anchor to transit to a positive thinking journey? Start with gratitude
Viewing your glass to be half full is when you actually commence your journey towards cultivating this mindset which is very powerful. Actually evolving into this new mindset takes a lot of effort as compared to other mindsets. One old saying is relevant in your transition into positive thinking and that is “Don’t just focus on getting to your destination, enjoy your journey too”. Take time to look around at all the good things that you have in life. Jot them down. Treasure, acknowledge and enjoy them. Get into the habit of saying to yourself or noting down at least two things you are grateful for every day. See the big change this small new effort will bring to you. Find out what makes you really happy and fit these into your day, however busy you might be
Create the positivity roller coaster effect? Surround yourself with positivity
Get away from negativity, starting with being with positive people who are supportive. Get away from toxicity. Positivity attracts more positivity as it’s infectious. Embrace happiness and joy, which creates a positivity roller coaster effect. Humour triggers positivity, so practice humour and create a fun environment. Practice wellness and a healthy lifestyle. Besides other life changing effects that a positive thinking do you know about the tangible health benefits of positive thinking? According to Mayo Clinic – It increases your lifespan, lowers your depression distress and pain, and increases your ability to combat stress and more. It helps to build immunity and fight many death threatening diseases like cardiovascular ailments and even cancer!
In conclusion “A positive mindset is an optimistic approach to life, focusing on good outcomes, resilience, and constructive self-talk rather than ignoring challenges.” Mayo Clinic
A strong, positive attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug
Patricia Neal
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