The right state of mind doesn’t just help you feel more at peace in your personal life—it can also contribute to some positive professional outcomes. In fact, a lot of data suggest that success is closely tied with positivity and optimism. Unfortunately, internal dialogue that is negative can really affect you, especially if you find that you are always expecting the worse and talking about what is wrong.
Training yourself to be positive might seem impossible if you are trapped in feeling negative, but you can change your lifestyle and both personal and professional lives by making small changes throughout the day.
Here are some ways to achieve becoming more positive:
- Stay aware: Be conscious of your thoughts and words. If you catch yourself complaining or thinking negatively, try to counter it with a positive thought to gradually train your mind.
- Express gratitude: This puts you in touch with positivity. Thank someone in person when they do something for you. Try writing down a list of things you are thankful for each day, even if it’s just simple things like shelter, food, and certain relationships. This may seem silly and redundant at first, but it really does shift your perspective.
- Think about success: Instead of thinking of things that could go wrong, imagine what success means to you.
- Give freely: Give of your skills and advice. Other than the obvious good feeling that this provides, giving also helps you to realize your own value.
- Connect: Surround yourself with other positive people. It makes a difference when you are not being pulled down by negativity from others. If you cannot escape a negative person, practice gently changing the subject to something positive when needed.
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