How To Be A Positive Thinker With Pictures

An added bonus? When you smile, you’ll spread positivity around to other people, putting other people in good moods as well. It’s good for everyone. If you’re not in a great mood, complaining about it won’t make it any better. Practice forcing yourself to smile, and it’ll become second nature.

Don’t identify yourself with your feelings. Don’t say, “I am sad” or “I am frustrated. " Instead, put the negativity elsewhere. Say, “That movie made me feel sad” or “This task is difficult and frustrating. "

Clean up the house before your partner or roommate gets home Pick up coffee or donuts for your office Mow your neighbor’s yard, or shovel their driveway in winter Just say hello and compliment a stranger

If you don’t like hanging out with someone because they put you in a bad mood, stop hanging out with them.

Subscribe to positive affirmation feeds on Pinterest, Twitter, or Facebook to keep your social networking more positive an influence in your life.

Write down three things that went well and explain why they went well. Write down three things that didn’t go well, and explain why they didn’t go well. [3] X Research source Be as specific as possible in describing the events. Read back over what you wrote. Sometimes, what seems super-dramatic in your mind will suddenly seem much more minor when you actually read it out. Was it really worth all that negativity?

Do you get angry or upset at a particular time of day? When a particular event happens? When you’re around a particular person? What makes you angry? Maybe you just have trouble feeling positive about much of anything. If you struggle to approach even your vacation day with a positive attitude, you might want to get checked out for signs of depression and talk to your doctor.

If you have to hang out with someone who rubs you the wrong way, or you can’t stop seeing someone, do your best to draw limits. Be honest with them and tell them that you really need your space and you’d prefer to be left alone. As the old saying goes, if you wish to stay positive, prevent negative-minded people.

Don’t ask for other people’s opinion if you don’t really need it. What difference does it make it your coworker doesn’t like the name you picked for your new pet cat? As long as it makes you happy, that’s all that matters.

In some people, staying busy helps to outrun feelings of negativity. In others, it creates it. Some people just need more downtime than others. If you’re one of those people, make sure you get it for yourself.

Block stuff on social networking that drives you crazy. If you’ve got a friend who won’t stop humblebragging and making you annoyed, stop subscribing to their updates. Ignore it. Of course, if you’re in a bad place and you need to improve your life, that may be an important step to take to help yourself get positive. Read the next section for tips.

Start small. Just start by taking 30-40 minute walks around your neighborhood, moving at a good clip. Cue up some music or a podcast that you enjoy in your headphones, and get some fresh air. Find a team sport that you like, like football, soccer, basketball, or volleyball, and join a community team if you enjoy the positive effects of sport. If you don’t like gyms or sports, try a solo activity like hiking, swimming, or riding your bike.

Write up a five year plan for important goals and do something every week to get yourself moving toward those goals. Where do you want to be in five years? What do you want to do? What can you do right now to move in that direction? If you’re feeling successful in your life, but still struggle with feeling like you’re not getting the most out of it, get a new hobby. Pick up an instrument, or start an art project to get creative in a way you might not be used to.

Celebrate accomplishments, big and small. When someone graduates, that’s cause for celebration. But, so is a regular Friday. Raise a toast to getting through the week!

Always eat breakfast. Research reveals that people who eat breakfast are helping to jumpstart their metabolism, resulting in more energy and positivity throughout the day. Eat complex carbohydrates, found in oatmeal, whole grains, and sweet potato, to give yourself energy without the crash associated with simple carbs, like sugary cereals and processed foods. [6] X Research source

Take short breaks periodically throughout the day. 10-15 minutes of sitting quietly and listening to meditative music, or reading a magazine during a busy workday can help you feel a lot more positive about the day. Take longer breaks as well. Don’t leave unused vacation days on the table. Take a week off and use it to restore.