Being optimistic is
one of the great things that you can do to yourself. There are numerous
benefits to being able to see light in dark situations. Research says that
people who have an optimistic outlook towards life tend to be more productive,
creative and happy.
The most common
misconception of optimistic people is concluding that they always think
positive. Positive thinking is not optimism. Optimism is the ability to see
good in bad. It is the capacity of a person to handle a not so good situation
effectively.
Optimistic people
are also the happiest people on the planet. They have an effective solution to
every problem and are more likely to develop a growth mindset.
Optimists also have
less cortisol (the stress hormone) and more serotonin (the mood-boosting
neurotransmitter) flowing through their systems.
Optimism is rooted
in both the personality trait and from the environment. The socio-economic
factors affect a person's mindset in a huge manner. People who were brought up
in a happy and calm environment are more likely to be optimistic than the people
who were raised in an abusive household.
But, the thing is
anyone can learn to be optimistic. No matter what your situation maybe you
will be able to see the light through the dark if you had a little tuning to
your mind. When your inner perspective changes, the outer world changes along
with that.
Below are some of
the ways you can be optimistic
1. Gratitude
The first and foremost need for you
to be happy, content or optimistic is gratitude. Being grateful to everything
you have in your life will take you to places. There is nothing powerful than a
heartfelt 'Thanks'. When you appreciate everything you have in your life
currently, you will most probably live in the present without getting depressed
about the past or anxious about the future.
2. Act of kindness
Always, be kind to
everyone you meet. Everyone is fighting a battle that you will never know. As
simple as a slight smile of yours might change someone's mood. Be kind and
gentle to all those you meet. Give to the community or donate something to your
favorable charity. You will never know whose life you are changing. So continue
doing good deeds and expect nothing in return. The best feeling in the world is
knowing that you are making an impact in the lives of others.
3. Affirmations
Affirmations are a
good way to remind you that 'You are capable'. Stick posters of affirmations
around you have a positive wallpaper. Dictate your mind to be optimistic
through these affirmations. I am not saying that just by writing 'I am
positive' and seeing it daily will help you be optimistic. I am saying that
affirmations might come into help when you are really low. When you train your
mind through affirmations it might boost your confidence level at hard times.
4. Be a solution digger
Whenever faced by a problem rather than sitting and worrying, start finding solutions to your
problems.
Every problem on
this earth has a solution that only a right mind can find. Therefore, develop
the habit of thinking about a solution whenever a problem exists.
5. Mind your words
"if you don't
have anything nice to say, then don't say it at all". Catch yourself when
you start complaining. Complaining is the greatest companion of misery. So
choose your words carefully. Not only when talking to others but also while
talking to yourself. Stop complaining and see how the world around you arranges
itself for better things.
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