Why do people like to be negative? It may not be that they like it. The fact is, it is sometimes easier to let yourself fall into the negativity trap. The trouble is it doesn’t get you anywhere, and people end up trying to avoid you as much as possible. By keeping optimistic every day, you can overcome this situation which means you will live a better life.
One great way to combat negativity is to be grateful
On a daily basis, try to think about what you are grateful for. Are you and your family safe and happy? Keep in mind that you don’t need to have a lot of money to be happy. You do need to be able to pay your bills, and that can be challenging. But, money itself does not make people happy.
Take a look at the news online or on television
It’s nothing but bad news! The reports are about people in adverse situations. While you don’t want to be happy they are in those situations, you want to recognize that you are not experiencing the same situations. That will help you put things in perspective.
Associate yourself with other positive people
When you do so, it will likely rub off on you so that you start becoming positive yourself. When there are a few instances where you become negative, they can point it out to you to help you realize it’s happening. You can do the same for them.
Stop hanging out with negative people!
People become negative because it is easy to make excuses for their lack of success. This causes them to put down their situation and anyone who comes in contact with them. They also try to recruit others to their negative way of thinking. They will find ways to show you why being negative is a better alternative, even though it isn’t. You will become negative when you hang out with other negative people.
Positive thinking is less stressful than negative thinking!
Stress is a known cause of diseases when you have prolonged exposure to it. When you are not optimistic and are negative, you will focus on that type of thinking which will increase your stress. Therefore, staying positive can help you keep you healthier. If you do happen to get sick, your optimism will help to relieve the sickness. It will give you a higher chance of getting better.
Think of each day as a new beginning
When you look at it in this way, you will be less inclined to carry over your problems into the new day. You still have to take care of ongoing problems, but if your outlook for each day is fresh, you can approach them with that sentiment. It can help to reinvigorate your spirit.
3 Actionable Steps
- Look for affirmations that you can use on a daily basis. Use the same ones that you have chosen for a duration of time. When you feel you are thinking more optimistically without having to state your affirmation, you can move on to the next.
- Choose one person, every month, either at work or in your personal life, who you feel is optimistic and positive. Spend some time with these people. If someone is not receptive to the idea of hanging out with you, then choose another one on your list - don't be stressed about it! The more you do this, the less time you will have for negative people.
- Commit to reading one self-help book per week. Read about the stories of successful people and how they stayed positive. Write down what they faced so you can refer to it. Do this daily when you start thinking negatively.
If you diligently do these 3 things for a period of 3 months, you will find yourself changing into a more positive and optimistic person,and attracting more positive things and people into your life.
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