How to Create Positive Thinking

hnub (66)in #psychology • 5 years ago

The Mayo Clinic says positive thinking has a myriad of benefits. Not only does it give you a healthy outlook on life, but it also offers better coping skills, improved health, less likelihood of depression and lower chances of cardiovascular disease. Positive thinking can even increase your lifespan. But creating positive thought can take some effort, especially if you tend to dwell on the negative. Several tactics can be utilized to more readily generate positive thinking.

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Step 1

Evaluate your thoughts. One of the more effective ways of creating positive thinking is by taking time throughout the day to actually face your own thoughts. If you're able to identify these negative thoughts, you can look at them in a different way to see the positive.advertisement

Step 2

Direct your thoughts. By putting you in the driver's seat of your mind, you start to create positive thoughts that can keep the negative ones in check. As soon as you feel down, anxious or irritated, actively direct your thoughts toward the positive. Remember: Every coin has two sides.

Step 3

Change your thoughts. The Mayo Clinic says you shouldn't "say anything to yourself that you wouldn't say" to someone else, so actively think in the positive.

Step 4

Put things in perspective. When something starts to get you down, look at the bigger picture. Though it may be creating distress for you, really look at whether or not it's of importance in the whole scheme of things.

Step 5

Become your biggest fan. Instead of getting down on yourself for the things you haven't achieved, focus on what you have done, and vow to give any disappointments in your life another try.

Step 6

Believe in yourself. Start giving yourself the benefit of the doubt as you tackle day-to-day tasks. If you believe you can succeed at something, you probably will. And if you don't succeed, think of it as an opportunity to learn.

Step 7

Practice self-acceptance. It's an affirmation of all facets of the self, both good and not-so-good. Just as you accept your friends for everything they are, you need to do the same for yourself.

Step 8

Start exercising. You can often see an improvement in your thoughts by exercising just three days a week, the Mayo Clinic says.

Step 9

Change your diet. If you aren't already eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains, incorporate more of these foods into your eating habits. People who eat healthy frequently feel healthy, and thereby tend to think more positively.

TIPS AND WARNINGS

The Mayo Clinic also recommends surrounding yourself with positive people. If there are certain people in your life who bring you down, you may need to re-evaluate that relationship.