Building the Best Version of Yourself.

It is often said, “Your thoughts shape your future” and for good reason.

How often one thinks and what these thoughts comprise can truly determine the success and happiness, or lack thereof, in a person’s life. It is not a guarantee that every good thought will lead to positive outcomes or that every negative thought will bring hardship, but, from a broad perspective, how a person thinks and what they think about will directly shape the future of their personal lives.

Positive viewpoint matters.

One of the key components for a bright personal future is having a positive outlook on life. In these troubled times, this can sometimes be a hard approach to adopt.

But studies have concluded that people with a positive way of thinking are more likely to be successful in all areas of life. An optimistic view, compared to a pessimistic one, will manifest in the individual’s job, relationships and attitude towards life’s challenges.

Psychologists have proven that those who think positively are more likely to be prepared for and have strategies in order to succeed. Focusing on the positive and feeding one’s mind with inspiring and educational thoughts is now considered being the key to controlling one’s future.

An action plan is vital.

With positive thoughts come positive actions, and with positive actions come positive results.

The ability of an individual to control their thoughts and direct them onto a path of productivity and efficiency causes their personal future to be more successful. Achieving our goals only becomes possible when they are regularly appraised with a strong positive attitude.

Though the power of thought is vast, it is also important to understand the power of taking action. It does not matter how powerful the thoughts are if an individual has no intention of taking any actions to move forward and achieve these dreams.

For example, if a person wishes to become a wealthy entrepreneur, they cannot expect to just sit at home and think positive thoughts and magically become wealthy. Rather, they need to take the time to research, create strategies and make investments in order to see those thoughts come to life.

So taking action is vital. The right thoughts can inspire and motivate a person to reach their full potential; but without positive action, these thoughts can be all for nothing.

We know psychologists believe thoughts can become the determining factor of an individual’s future. It is important to stay focused on the positive and be willing to take the steps needed to bring those thoughts to life.

Five steps to stay positive.

We know that having a positive attitude can make a world of difference in our day-to-day life. But how can we stay positive and not drift down into a negative attitude?

Here are five strategies that can help:

1... you can stay positive by surrounding yourself with positive people who truly believe in you and want to help you succeed.

2... focus on the present moment, using mindfulness techniques like meditation or journaling to become more aware of the things happening around you.

3... don’t lose sight of your goals and dreams. Having something to look forward to will help bring light into even the darkest days.

4... make time for activities that bring joy, such as playing a sport, listening to music or spending quality time with family or friends are essential in keeping a positive outlook.

Finally, remember that when faced with negativity, try to stay above it. You don’t have to succumb and follow a downward spiral of gloom; instead, try speaking kindly and truthfully about yourself as well as others.