5 Tips to Create a More Positive Mindset

Having a positive mindset has been linked to a lower risk of dying from heart disease, stroke, cancer, respiratory diseases, and infection. Additionally, it provides benefits such as a better quality of life, higher energy levels, better physical and mental health, and a longer life span, among other things. 


I’m not saying that having a more optimistic approach is magical, but it does help a lot when it comes to handling the more challenging parts of life. If you want to create a more positive mindset, here’s a list of things you should do!


1. Practice Gratitude

Every single one of the tips I’ll be sharing with you today requires consistent practice and you should start with gratitude. Practicing gratitude will help you reduce stress, have more resilience in the face of challenges, and improve your self-esteem. You can keep a gratitude journal or use an app for this, just make sure you write down at least 3 things you’re grateful for every day. 


2. Learn to Focus on the Good

Hurdles are a part of life and things won’t always go our way, but it’s important we learn to focus on the good even when it’s difficult. It doesn’t matter how insignificant the good things may be. Focus on them and use them as fuel. Train yourself to search for the silver lining in every situation. It’s always there, you just have to notice it and it will give you strength. 


3. Learn to Shut Down Negative Self-Talk

Negative self-talk is so common! We are often unkind to ourselves, but that’s something we all need to work on. A negative opinion of yourself can be difficult to let go of, but it’s possible. Speak to yourself the way you would speak to a loved one. Be kind, be encouraging, and turn your negative inner voice into a positive, respectful and uplifting one. 


4. Find the Humour in Things

Laughter is vital because it improves your mood and it helps you keep stress, depression, and anxiety at bay. This is why you need to open yourself up to humor no matter the situation. Trust me, it will make a huge difference if you can learn to laugh at the things that threaten to bring you down. 


5. Find Positive People to Learn From

Last but not least, surround yourself with positive people. If you’re trying to change your mindset but your inner circle is full of negative people, you will have an uphill battle. Find the people you can learn from, whether that’s a friend, a family member, a mentor, it doesn’t matter. Positivity, just like negativity, is infectious, so surround yourself with it and you will adopt a more positive outlook on life. 


The more you practice these tips, the more positive your mindset will become and the better you’ll feel about your life. It takes work because bad habits are not easy to shake, but it will be worth the effort!

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