How to Wield the Power of Positive Thinking
Let’s face it, it’s not always easy to think positively. But there is plenty of research to show just how much positive thinking can impact our mental wellbeing and – potentially – provide different outcomes in life.
Positive affirmations and manifesting the things we want in life has become incredibly popular over the past few years, but it’s not easy for everyone.
If you’re not sure where to get started, this post is going to share a few tips and tricks to help you yield the power of positive thinking to create a happier you every day.
Meditation
Meditation is hailed as the best technique for emotional and spiritual recovery. Before moving forward with a positive outlook, you need to process, unpack and accept the past.
Meditating gives you a little time each day to do this. Whether you have an hour to spare, or just a few moments in a morning, meditation helps to recentre the mind and remove harmful stress-inducing chemicals.
It’s essentially like a reset button for the mind. Rather than holding onto all the negativity that’s holding you back, meditation gives you a moment to switch off, re-tune and feel rejuvenated.
Gratitude
Having gratitude has actually been proven to make us happier in the long run. It can release that all important dopamine which the brain uses to drown out the negativity and anxiety.
The easiest way to be more mindful and appreciative is to keep a gratitude journal. Before slipping away to dream land each night, write down 3 things you were grateful for each day.
Although you may struggle at first to write a full three items, you will find that with more practice, you’ll be keen to write more and more items on your list!
For those that need a little kick in the right direction, you might want to consult a positive thinking coach at heavenandearthmassage.co.uk. They can help you to identify things to appreciate and be grateful for every day, and help keep you on the right track to a positive outlook.
Kindness
Being kind will lead to more people being kind in return – ultimately giving you more to be thankful and positive about.
Being kind is known to make us happier and less stressed. Because everyone likes to feel like they’ve helped someone else.
The great thing about kindness is that it's contagious. What may seem difficult to maintain at first, will become easier and easier the more you incorporate kindness into your everyday. Plus, you’ll then notice more people being kind to you.
Me time
In the wrong mindset, alone time can cause a lot of spiralling. However, the more positive thinking you do, the more grateful you’ll become for having some time specifically to yourself.
Modern life is exhausting. With financial stresses, work and an expectation to be ‘always on’ in the online world, it’s easy to fall into a miserable routine and think negatively.
Which is why taking time for yourself is so important. Switch off your data or delete your social apps and really try to be in the present with yourself. Find something you enjoy and run with it.
Pep talks
Finally, when in doubt, fake it till you make it. Give yourself a daily pep talk where you hype yourself up to be ready for the day. Shake out the anxiety, have a boogie and show the day who’s boss!
