Bad at being an optimist? Or are you simply not a natural optimist? This may come to you as a surprise, but you can actually train your mind to think positively. All you need are some exercises to practice every day. If you want to shove the negativity and allow only positive things in your heart.
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1. Believe you will prevail
Believe in yourself and your power to succeed. Telling yourself you will achieve great things is already one step closer to reaching your goals.
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2. Occupy your mind with positive thoughts
Find out what makes you feel good and fill your mind with it. Try to banish the negative thinking and instead pick up that positive thought that makes you forget about all your worries.
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3. Let go of the past
Once you leave the past behind and look forward to a bright future, you’ll be one step away from turning into a real optimist.
4. Practice positive affirmations
Talking to yourself has been found to be very beneficial for mental health. Listing the things you’re grateful for in life is a practice that will make you see what’s truly important in life and subsequently become more optimistic.
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5. Try the mirror method
Stand in front of a mirror and tell yourself you’re great and you’re gonna do great. Just by uttering these few words, you boost your confidence instantly.
6. Just breathe
Practice breathing when you feel like the world is crumbling around you. Breathing helps you reduce stress and stay positive. It even helps you think rationally in difficult situations.
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7. Drop negative words
Rule out negative words from your vocabulary and try to stick only to positive words. ‘No’, ‘can’t’, ‘won’t’ are no good.
8. Step out of your comfort zone
Try new things and experiences and do not take the easy way. Only by stepping out of your bubble will you allow positive fresh things to come into your life.
It’s up to you, only you can begin to see things in a positive way! Pass this on!
