10 Super Easy
Ways To Stay Positive Every Day
I know, I know. You’re
probably thinking it’s impossible to be positiveevery day.
However, extenuating circumstances aside, it’s quite possible to start your day
with a positive mindset. When things go wrong, there’salways a silver
lining to keep you above water, even if you’re swimming against the current.
There are many ways you can
maintain a sunny disposition in even the worst of situations. Be sure to:
1.
Make a plan
Things won’t always go according to this plan, but if you set out a
list of goals you want to accomplish by the end of the day (or week), you’ll
always have something to strive for. By making a to-do list, you ensure that
each day you experience will be at least a little different than the one before
it. Plus, when you check off that last item every day, you’ll go to bed knowing
you did much more than simply go to work, come home, and watch TV.
2.
Have a routine
Although you appreciate
variety, there are some things you should do every day. Take some time to
stretch and exercise, even if it means taking the stairs instead of the
elevator. Use quiet mornings to spend a few moments in deep thought,
or the time right before bed to reflect on what you accomplished throughout the
day. If you have a hobby, set aside a specific block of time to work on it
every day. Once you get into a routine, you’ll have specific things to
look forward to.
3.
Appreciate the small stuff
How do you feel when
you spill coffee on yourself, first thing in the morning? Or hit
every red light on the way to work? Do you think “Ugh, this happens to me every
time”?
Obviously, this is an
overreaction. You simply don’t make a big deal about all the times you avoid spilling
coffee on yourself. And there have definitely been times you’ve hit
every green light
on the way to work that you didn’t jump up and down about. It’s an odd
phenomenon that spilling coffee on yourself is enough to start your day off
badly, but notspilling coffee on
yourself isn’t enough to make your day absolutely incredible.
Maybe it’s time we start
celebrating these victories all the time, like that football player in
the commercial: “Woo!!! 44, that’s me!” (C’mon, you know the one…)
4.
Smile
It sounds cheesy, but
starting your morning off with a smile can set the ball rolling toward an
incredibly positive day. Keep that smile on your face as you walk past people
on the street and in the office. Not only will it subconsciously keep you in a
great mood, but it may also have a contagious effect.
Especially on Mondays, when
many people are feeling pretty crabby, try to be the catalyst that lightens up
everyone else’s day.
5.
Use positive vocabulary
A few weeks ago, a colleague
of mine asked how I was doing. I replied, as a courtesy, “Not too bad!” (with a
smile on my face). He responded with, “Not bad? I want to hear ‘ecstatic’,
‘incredible’, ‘amazing!'”
There’s a big difference
between “not bad” and “amazing”. The former makes it seem like you’re amazed
that you’re not feeling atrocious, whereas the latter is bursting with
excitement. Express yourself with vivacious vocabulary (and that cheesy smile)
to spread positivity throughout your life.
6.
Spend time with positive people
Nobody likes a “Debbie
Downer.” If you find yourself surrounded by people who thrive on being unhappy,
ditch them immediately. Obviously, your friends will have their ups and downs.
But if they are constantly trying to bring you down with them, you need to take
control of the situation before you lose your sunny disposition.
Find people who exhibit the
same excitement for life that you have, and you’ll never
experience a dull moment.
7.
Do something nice for others
Being positive isn’t all
about yourself. Spread the love around! You could pick up your wife’s favorite
flowers on the way home from work, or volunteer at a soup kitchen during your
free time. You’d be surprised how good it feels to help others out and make
their lives just a bit easier. If we all took time to pay it forward, we could
set off a chain reaction of good deeds that spread throughout the entire world.
8.
Control your own destiny
No one can force you to be
positive; you have to make it so. It might take work, but the rewards are
definitely worth the effort. Don’t just sit back and hope to get promoted; put
yourself out there and make sure your boss sees how hard you’ve been working.
Don’t wait for your future husband to sweep you off your feet; go out there and
find him.
Your dreams will never become
a reality unless you decide to go for it.
9.
Don’t beat yourself up
Everyone has bad days, and
everyone makes mistakes. Don’t waste precious time kicking yourself for some
bonehead decision you made. Instead, use what you learned to help yourself
improve the next time a similar situation arises. If you went for a job
interview and didn’t get a call back, think about how you could have presented
yourself a little better. Then, view that lesson learned as ammo for your next
interview.
Life is a learning process.
If you’re not learning, you’re wasting your time.
10.
Do something different
Getting caught up in the
daily grind can make you bored and complacent. Try to do something new every
single day. It could be something simple like using your GPS to find a
different way home. Or something more drastic like picking up that musical
instrument you’ve always wanted to learn. Learn to cook a new meal. Take that
book off your shelf that you’ve been dying to get into. Take your family
out for an impromptu ice cream date.
There are infinite
experiences to have on this Earth, and only one life to experience them all in.
So what are you waiting for? Don’t waste a minute!
BY MATT DUCZEMINSKI
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