Here are the next 10 steps for creating – and maintaining – a positive outlook:
11. Listen to Good Music
Music is the only activity that engages the whole brain, so it is useful as both a
relaxation and an energizing tool. Music helps your mind relax. It
allows your subconscious to take a break from the stress and hardships
encountered during the day. By listening to your favorite songs or to music
which promotes positive thinking will help you clear your head, feel relaxed
and calm. Use this medium to your advantage and get to see the effects of
listening to good music.
12. Dream Big but Keep it Real
We all had dreams as we grew up but, somewhere along the way to adulthood
and life’s circumstances, those dreams can be put on a shelf to be forgotten.
But that doesn’t have to be so – do the things that you love to do and engage in
activities or pursuits which will help you reach your dream. Bear in mind, you
can always dream big but keep it within the boundaries of reality.
13. “Today is a Good Day!”
Starting the day off on a positive note helps you get through any challenge in
your day. Telling yourself that “Today is a Good Day” helps to release positive
hormones and elevates your emotions. Your outlook will be on positives
versus negatives. Make this a habit daily (or several times a day) to develop
this good habit.
14. “This, Too, Shall Pass”
Sometimes, when you are faced with a dilemma, there is just nothing that
you can do about it. You have to relax and let the situation take its course.
All bad things will come to an end. Take a breather. Think things over. This
is the time wherein you sometimes get to realize that the problem is not as
big as you think it is. With this, you will get to think, plan and prepare for then
best actions to take in whatever type of predicament you are facing.
15. Find Out What Happened
Having a positive outlook does not necessarily mean that you have to deny
the fact that something wrong happened. This also means that you need to
find out what went wrong. Think things through so that you will get a better
picture as to what led you to this kind of situation. This may or may not be
your fault. But if it is, you will have the opportunity to know what your
mistakes are and take the necessary actions in order to not repeat those
same mistakes in the future. As the saying goes, ‘you can’t fix what you don’t
know.”
16. Exercise Can Do Wonders
Exercises are not meant only to get a toned, well developed abs. Exercises
are necessary to jump-start your body and prepare your mind for another
day ahead of you. It will help perk up your morning. Also, doing regular
exercise routines will help you develop good routines so you feel better about yourself.
17. Self-Denial Will Do You No Good
For those who have been living a life of self-denial, changing this type of
perspective is a big change. However, if you are truly sincere about your
desire to live a life centered in optimism then you have to take this big step
towards change. Face the things which you find hard to accept before. Stop
denying that they exist. Accept them and deal with them. Everybody goes
through painful situations, not just you. But each individual is different in
terms of the ways they deal with these circumstances. Remember, you will
solve nothing and you will never be able to move on with your life if you
keep on burying your head in the sand. Denial is a good place for a very short
period of time but, eventually, you have to face the reality of your situations
and come up with solutions to solve them.
18. Start Being Proactive Versus Reactive
Take charge of your future by being proactive. You can create and shape
the circumstances which you think will likely happen if you put your heart
and efforts into it, such as mapping out steps or options you can take and how
you make decisions,
Being proactive is never easy especially if you have lived
a life as a reactive person. You can still change this and start taking charge
of your life. You are the captain of your ship, remember? You will never be
the person you want to be if you continue to live your life based on
reactive decisions. You will always be afraid and you will only have limited
options in your life. You still have time. Be proactive and start taking over
your life. Be strong, smart and fearless in achieving your goals.
19. Deal With Your Problems
When you feel that the world is crumbling down on you, you do not have to
just stay there. You can do something about it. Everybody has their own
problems. But you cannot solve these predicaments if you just keep on
wallowing in it. You have to find the solution and ways to resolve your
issues and deal with it. Solutions are there if you take time to look for them,
while being brave to face them no matter what.
20. Turn Failures Into Opportunities
Failures are not all that bad. You can still get some great opportunities out
of them. By being able to spot those opportunities in spite of the said failure
you will get to rise again and succeed, while becoming resilient along the way.
Do not just give up even if you think that failures and problems just keep on
coming. Turning your situation around starts with how you look at that
situation so focus on more positive thoughts, such as “I am strong and have
skills to get through this.” Having a more positive outlook will lessen the
negative emotions that can overwhelm you and seeing the situation in a
clearer light.
“The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible.” — Winston Churchill
