Before we start, there is a question that must be addressed: do we really need a positive attitude and can we afford to worry about all the buzz around this when we have such a frantically fast-moving and modern lifestyle?
The choice is completely left to you, but if you are really interested in developing a positive attitude, please read on.
If you are against having a positive attitude, you may at least want to know the benefits it offers before finalizing your decision.
Here are some benefits of having a positive attitude:
- Problems tend to become opportunities.
- Have more friends and better relationships.
- Easily convert dreams into reality.
- Enjoy better health.
- More success comes your way more often.
Has the thought of changing your decision regarding having a positive attitude occurred to you? It is, in fact, necessary to have a positive attitude without respect to the pace or type of lifestyle you live. If you believe in the Law of Attraction; you get what you think and feel about, doesn’t it make sense to think and feel positively?
Hopefully you’re at least considering the idea that developing a positive attitude is worthwhile. What I listed above is only a fraction of the benefits that lead to living a healthy lifestyle.To get more healthy lifestyle tips, you can follow this link.
How to Develop a Positive Attitude
I really wish that it was child’s play but developing positivism needs time and commitment. However, there are several things that you can do to make it fun and the results are certainly worth the effort. I think you’ll notice that once you get going, being positive on a regular basis will become easier for you and will only strengthen over time.
As you repeat exercises consciously, your subconscious will learn from that repetition and eventually take over for you.
Here’s a simple example: learning the guitar requires a lot of patience and practice. At first, you will probably find it difficult getting your fingers into the proper positions to form different chords but as you practice continuously, you begin to form and hold them with relative ease and you won’t even need to look at the fretboard.
So our main goal is to train our subconscious mind to think positively without much effort and have it take over that process automatically.
Techniques to Develop a Positive Attitude
Be Committed – Even though the choice is yours, you should possess the will power to achieve a positive attitude and work diligently toward that goal. Living a healthy lifestyle and having a positive attitude can make you a force to be reckoned with.
Reduce Unwanted Activities – Now that you are really committed, avoid spending too much with television, video games, the Internet, etc. and instead try to read a positive book, you can also read inspiring quotes to increase positivism. Get out and exercise; talk a walk, have a swim, attend an aerobics class. Just get out and get moving!
Use Positive Language – You probably already know this: avoid words like ‘never’, ‘can’t’, ‘won’t’ and don’t always use a ‘why’. Instead, choose consciously to use positive phrases such as ‘I can’, ‘I want’, ‘I will’, ‘I need’, ‘I should’ , ‘I choose to’, etc. You will soon notice the difference it makes in how you think and speak more positively.
Have Positive People Around You – In current societies, it may be quite difficult to find positive people, but try to surround yourself with people who support you, speak the truth, and think positively. Try to avoid people who criticize often, complain about everything, and who are generally negative. Also avoid people who are jealous of you and impede your progress.
Don’t Expect Anything in Return – Give away what you seek without expectation or measuring. When you seek success, help others to be successful. When you seek happiness, help others to find happiness first. The Universe will supply you with abundance in return.
Curb Your Ego – There is no room in modern society for arrogance, egotism, conceit, or any other narcissistic predisposition. In helping each other we are helping ourselves. We grow and expand our individual awareness with those around us. There is no room for negative feelings when positive ones will fulfill our good intentions so much more effectively.
Don’t Get Angry, Resentful, or Judgemental – Resentment and judgment only spawns negativity. Avoid them to have a positive attitude. Do not judge others only to end up being judged yourself. Contain your anger and channel it into something more useful and less hurtful. If necessary, look into anger management and get help if you need it.
Make Positive and Realistic Goals – Don’t try to live up to the expectations of others. Do what you really dream of doing. Have positive and achievable dreams. Live a positive and happy life by reaching for and achieving goals that improve how you think, how you act, and don’t let others dissuade you from your dreams.
Comprehend the Truth – Believe in what you really think is ‘The Truth’ and what you really want to do. Sometimes the truth can differ in substance but still mean the same thing. Think about what the truth can be as opposed to what the popular opinion of it is. Try to see past the shroud of uncertainty that always lies around the truth to gain a true understanding of it.
Take Responsibility for Your Actions and Your Life – If you do this, you will start realizing your own mistakes and with that you try to avoid repeating those mistakes giving you positivity. We are only human and humans make mistakes. We can grow as a species by accepting that we are not perfect, that it is alright to make mistakes, and to learn from past mistakes so as not to repeat them.
Show Gratitude to Everyone Around You – Track your results in a gratitude journal. Track your success results. See how much it improves your daily life and relationships with others. Showing gratitude to others is not painful. In fact, showing gratitude toward others will be rewarded ten-fold in the fullness of time.
Meditate – Sit in a comfortable and relaxing place and concentrate on easing out of the moment into complete calmness, total tranquility, and boundless bliss as you bask in the warmth of good thoughts and gentle feelings. Is it truly not better to experience goodness and happiness rather than suffering through aggravation, deceit, betrayal, and other forms of emotional pain?
Make a Vision Board – Cut out images of your goals, dreams, and ambitions and put them together on a poster to remind you each time you look at it what you are working toward. Create and hold on to visualization of good imagery;positive outcomes will prevail only as true as the imagery you keep.
Keep your Negative Emotions and Posture in Check – Adjust your posture, sit up straight, stand tall and don’t slouch; You’ll see the difference! Don’t let out your frustrations on other innocent people; they are not the ones who cause you grief. And do not seek retribution from those who do. Be better than they are and always strive to become the best that you can.
Proper Diet – Improving your health gives you a positive attitude. Eat properly and have a well-planned and carefully chosen diet. Exercise regularly to give yourself a boost of energy not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. The endorphins released in the brain by physical activity provide a sense of happiness and well being.
Play Around – Don’t stress yourself too much. It leads to negativism. Take some time to play too. The more complex the mind, the greater the need for the simplicity of play. Stress reduces our capacity for critical thought, emotional understanding, and creates a breeding ground for negative thoughts. Get away from the source of your stress, even if for only a short while, and return with a fresh perspective.
Use Positive Affirmations – Positive affirmations used repeatedly and with conviction will melt away negative thoughts, eliminate negative actions, and reinforce your good intentions and actions to the point at which they start to become habit. Get positive messages to your inbox daily. They are small messages but carry a big impact.
