7 Cardinal Rules Of Maintaining Positive Outlooks On Life

By Stephen Gray


An optimistic person achieves more in life and everyone would love to be such a person. The challenge is maintaining an optimistic attitude in the wake of so many challenges a person encounters in life. How do you maintain positive outlooks on life amidst all the negativity and challenges?

Stop the negative thoughts. This is an exercise that will require a lot of practice. It is impossible to determine what comes your way in this world. However, you can determine the response you give it. Whenever you are slipping into negative thought, stop and change direction. It requires awareness of patterns that lead you into negative thoughts.

Cut down on complains. The road to negativity begins when you start complaining. It is impossible to control what people say or do. Allow them to be and take things as they come. See the good things in people and situations. You begin to see a new perspective that is more optimistic. This positivity becomes a part of your daily existence.

Optimism begins in the morning. Start the day positively by meeting the right people, jogging, singing and such other activities. This energy will run throughout the day and can be felt in the things you do. The people you meet will also help you maintain this optimistic attitude.

Develop a habit. Do not live the day as it comes. Have a pattern of doing things that ensures that your mind and body are occupied. This helps you to detect when something is not right and take appropriate action. Know what to do when you wake up in the morning, at lunch hour, evening, and all other instances in between. Is you find yourself not engaged in the routine, you might be about to slip into negativity.

Workout on regular basis. This is meant to keep the body in good shape. Working out ensures that the brain has sufficient supply of oxygen. This will result in an energetic body and mind. It gives you the power to do more. Experts have also associated exercises with positive thoughts and lifestyle.

Keep busy all the time. Any time you are idle is an opportunity for negative thoughts to come into your life. Find an activity to occupy the breaks when you are travelling, seated, waiting for a person or such other idle time. This helps to block the entry of negative thoughts that would bring you down.

Eat well. A healthy person is optimistic. A good, nutritious and balanced diet will keep your body feeling well all the time. A body that is sick will initiate negative thoughts. You will also not interact well with people. Without eating, the body lacks energy and is exposed to diseases. This takes away all the optimism that you might have, leaving you on the verge of hopelessness.

Stay around optimistic people. Optimistic people will make you to also feel optimistic. You have no time or opportunity to slide into negativity. Learn to appreciate what other people do and say because the good feeling will reflect back to you. Read books, listen to audios and engage in conversations that leave you more optimistic.




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