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The Importance Of Positivity Affects All Aspects Of Life

How to work towards a more positive life at work, home, and in all your life's endeavors.

By Jason Ray Morton Published 10 months ago 4 min read
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The Importance Of Positivity Affects All Aspects Of Life
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It's easy to get down, especially in a world with problems. Relationships struggle, tragedies happen, and life takes unexpected turns. We are flawed beings, and a harsh world out there will hit you even harder and keep you down if you allow that to happen. So, don't allow that to be your fate. 

People need to blame others for their failures and adversities. Sometimes that's fair. Who hasn't been dealt a lousy hand by someone? Not everyone in the world is good people. It is easy to think that these people are responsible for our downfalls. 

The next time you face hard times, consider taking the time to make a personal assessment of the situation. What might you see if you honestly scrutinize the predicament? Is your downfall someone else's fault, or did you not handle things the way you should have? 

Someone with a positive mindset can accomplish anything they set their mind to achieving. What do you get when you choose to think more positively than pessimistic? Optimism brings more to a person than pessimism. 

All of our thoughts, actions, and decisions create an impact on our lives. How is your life influenced by what you do? 

To help create that more positive mindset, take a step back and find ways to become the most positive person in the room. The most positive person in the room has the most influence, control, and ultimately power over their situations. 

Here are 10 tips on becoming a more positive person in all aspects of your life. Developing a positive mindset requires work and consistent practice. These 10 strategies are known to help those committed to using them.

10 Tips For Using The Power Of Positivity

Cultivate Gratitude: Practice gratitude by regularly reflecting on the things you are grateful for in your life. This can shift your focus from negativity to the positive aspects, fostering a more positive mindset.

Positive Self-Talk: Pay attention to your inner dialogue and replace negative self-talk with positive affirmations. Encourage and uplift yourself with supportive and empowering statements.

Surround Yourself with Positivity: Surround yourself with positive people who uplift and inspire you. Engage in activities that bring you joy, and expose yourself to positive influences such as books, podcasts, and motivational content.

Challenge Negative Thoughts: Become aware of negative thoughts and actively challenge them. Question their validity and reframe them in a more positive and constructive light.

Practice Mindfulness: Cultivate mindfulness by being fully present in the moment and observing your thoughts without judgment. Mindfulness can help you let go of negative rumination and cultivate a more positive perspective.

Focus on Solutions: Instead of dwelling on problems, shift your focus to finding solutions. Approach challenges as opportunities for growth and learning.

Practice Self-Care: Take care of your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Engage in activities that nourish and recharge you, such as exercise, healthy eating, relaxation techniques, and hobbies you enjoy.

Celebrate Small Wins: Acknowledge and celebrate your achievements, no matter how small. This reinforces a positive mindset and boosts self-confidence.

Learn from Setbacks: View setbacks as learning experiences rather than failures. Extract lessons from challenging situations and use them to grow and improve.

Visualization and Affirmations: Use visualization techniques to imagine yourself achieving your goals and embodying a positive mindset. Repeat positive affirmations that align with your desired mindset.

Conclusions: 

It's easy to say you can't do it, but if your life isn't happy, you're not content with things, and you need change, what do you have to lose? 

There have been many before you that suffered setbacks, downfalls, and crises so dramatic that they didn't believe they could ever recover. Actor Mathew McConaughey and Life Coach Tony Robbins put on a special recently that is an incredible experience to see. It will absolutely get you thinking about where you are, what is going wrong, and how you can make things better. 

Alas, no coach in the world goes out on the field and wins the game for you. It's all in the work you do, the self-acceptance that you provide, and the inner monologue you have with yourself. 

On Monday, do you dread going into the office? If so, promise yourself you're going to make the best of your situation. 

"I'm going to crush this week!" 

"I'm going to show the world what I can do this week!"

"I am where I am for a reason!"

Do you feel like you're not good enough? Take some time to be thankful for what you have and build upon that success. 

"I'm thankful for_________________" Whether it's your friends, your spouse, or someone special. Even if it's the lovable furry pal waiting for you to get home, remember you're not alone.

"I'm good enough to get this_______________" Whatever you're after if you don't think you're good enough, how are you going to convince anyone else you are? Believe in yourself!

Do you have difficult problems or a situation to solve? 

You have to tell yourself you can find the answers. "I can solve this and am going to work through the problem."

How much can you change in your life by believing in yourself? How much more can you change how you approach your life if you are your biggest cheerleader and talk yourself up in a positive manner? And, what will you change if you surround yourself with positive, upbeat, and forward-moving people? Don't allow the bulk of your time to be surrounded by negativity. 

It sounds like a feel-good speech. Whether life's great, or life sucks, is ultimately up to your approach to life. Try these 10 strategies listed above and embrace the power of positivity for a while. See how you feel afterward.

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About the Creator

Jason Ray Morton

I have always enjoyed writing and exploring new ideas, new beliefs, and the dreams that rattle around inside my head. I have enjoyed the current state of science, human progress, fantasy and existence and write about them when I can.

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  • Babs Iverson10 months ago

    Marvelous article and advice!!! Loved it!!!♥️♥️💕

  • Sage counsel. Well written article.

  • Mariann Carroll10 months ago

    Excellent motivational story🥰💕One most important part, Believe in yourself . If you believe in yourself others will, too.

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