Easy ways to increase positivity in your life
In case you need some help with getting a positive outlook, I made this journal for you (click on the picture for more information):It´s not always easy to be positive. Let´s face it, we live in a stressful world. We face plenty of challenges and have numerous obligations. It´s no wonder it can be hard to put a smile on your face and think optimistically sometimes.
But a positive outlook can do wonders for you. It can relieve stress, ward of illness, help you live longer, and even attract other positive people to you. Positive thinking can generally make your life much better, so making an effort to bring more positivity in your life is worth the effort.
To help you get there, let´s talk about some ways to increase positivity in your life. With a little effort and some practice, you´ll start to feel the benefits of having an optimistic outlook.
1) Get into good habits
Start building good habits. We know breaking bad habits is difficult, so rather than trying to stop them, focus on developing and strengthening the good ones. As you do so, you may find yourself doing less of the bad and more of the good.
The following are some good habits to get into that are fairly easy to start:
- Exercise more
- Eat healthier
- Go outdoors
- Smile more
- Practice gratitude
- Meditate
- Be kind to yourself and others
- Keep clutter out of your life
- See the good in things
- Spend quality time with your family and friends
- Go outdoors
2) Read motivating content
One of the biggest things that can influence how you see yourself and the world around you is the content you read. When you read an inspirational book, it can help your mind interpet things more positively. Reading motivational material can inspire you to overcome limitations, make better choices and take positive actions more often.
3) Turn off the news at night
You may not even think about it, but the time of day you read negative content can affect how well you sleep. Some say it´s best not to watch the news right before bed because it can leave you feeling anxious. And that anxiety can carry over into your dreams. Have you ever fallen asleep after watching a murder show and dreamt about death?
Put a stop to the stress and anxiety by tuning into something light-hearted, funny or uplifting. Or better yet, pick up one those motivational books. Then look forward to a good night´s sleep.
4) Banish the negativity
While eliminating all the negativity in your life is a rather a challenging goal, you can certainly identify a few that you can shed. Taking some time to reflect on the things that cause you the most stress and coming up with a plan to solve or get rid of them is a worthwhile exercise.
For example, one thing that causes a great deal of stress for a lot of people is clutter. You can probably relate to this one. Seeing clutter in your home, at work or in your life can distract you from focusing on the positive things around you.
Think about it. Imagine coming home after a challenging day at work and a long commute home to find a house in chaos. Toys strewn about, dirty dishes on the counter, and laundry on the floor ... Now, imagine coming home to a house where things are put away in their place and you can walk freely around your house without tripping over a toy or misplaced shoes. Much better, isn´t it?
Final thoughts:
With these tips in mind, you´ll have some ideas to increase positivity in your life and become happier and more focused. But don´t keep it to yourself. Share these ideas with loved ones. Happiness breeds happiness, so why not bring some positivity into someone else´s life?
References:
https://time.com/5125894/is-reading-news-bad-for-you/
https://www.gse.harvard.edu/news/uk/16/03/biology-positive-habits
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