17/01/2023
TIPS FOR STAYING POSITIVE
1. STOP THE NEGATIVE SELF-TALK. For many of us, there’s no harsher critic than our own brains. Instead of giving ourselves well-deserved compliments, we beat ourselves up internally, which drags our self-confidence and positive energy down. “We devalue who we really are,”
If you find yourself blaming yourself for everything, personalizing things and catastrophizing that any bad thing is likely to happen, take yourself out of that headspace as soon as you recognize it. .
2. BELIEVE IN THE MAGIC OF MUSIC. Call it the power of positive thinking: listening to happy songs improves your outlook, so long as you believe it will. participants who listened to cheery music with positive intentions noticed an improvement in their moods. The group that wasn’t told to think of the music as a happiness booster didn’t feel the same way. Not sure what tunes to crank to cultivate a brighter outlook? “Choosing music that is uplifting to you can really help with that,” Put in a set of earbuds at the office to help you stay positive during your workday too.
3. VOLUNTEER FOR A MEANINGFUL CAUSE. There are many good-vibe benefits of volunteering, from reducing feelings of loneliness to giving you a sense of purpose, all of which can give you a brighter vantage point in life. But to get the most positivity from helping others, your intentions need to come from the right place.
4. HIT THE COUCH. Naps are often considered a guilty pleasure rather than the mood-maintenance tool they can be. Rest is the tonic that our minds need to help us refocus and rebalance. (Does anyone have a positive mental attitude when they’re feeling exhausted? Nope.) “Sleep is self-care,” says Lawrence. “If you’re using naps for that, they’re perfect.”
5. HANG OUT WITH OPTIMISTIC PEOPLE
Inspirational books and quotes can help, but what really makes a difference is spending more time with people who have good outlooks on life, staying around positive people will help make you more positive over time. So the next time you’re looking to hang out with someone, reach out to a pal who always puts a smile on your face.
6. STAY HYDRATED. Staying properly hydrated isn’t just important for your physical health—it lubricates your brain too.
so aim to quench your thirst on a frequent and regular basis. According to the Mayo Clinic, men should aim for about 15.5 cups a day (3.7 liters), and women should consume 11.5 cups (2.7 liters).