20 Simple Ways to Bring Positive Energy
into Your Life Right Now
Staying positive can be
tough. Positivity can start to wain when you are bombarded with a
succession of negativity, failures, disappointment and heartbreak.
Every challenge you face withdraws from your
energy, resilience and a little bit of your faith. Once your positive energy is
depleted, pessimism slowly begins to creep in and take hold.
To help you stay positive, I will tell you
the secrets to revive positive energy in this article so you can try out all
these ways to lead a happy life.
A. Where does
positive energy come from?
Positive thinking is a mental and emotional
state of mind that focuses on the good and expects positive outcomes.
Developing and maintaining positive energy
involves more than merely thinking happy thoughts. It is the anticipation of
good (i.e. happiness, health and success) and it is the belief that all things
— situations, obstacles and difficulties — will work out favorably in the end.
Optimism does not involve ignoring
negativity. It is the acknowledgement of the negative but then choosing to
focus on the positive. At its root, it is simply the belief that despite the
current circumstances things will work out favorable in the end.
A positive mind comes from a heart full of
faith.
B.
20 ways to revive positive energy
If you want to stay positive when facing
challenges and negative situations, here are 20 things you can do to help
revive your positive energy:
1.
Enjoy nature
Research shows that revelling in the great
outdoors promotes human health. Spending time in serene natural environments
has been scientifically proven to lower stress levels, improve working memory
and provide a sense of rejuvenation.
2.
Perform random acts of kindness
Finding ways to put a smile on the face of
others affects you just as much as it affects them. It takes the focus off of
you and your problems and allows you to be a positive force in the lives of
others.
Doing good for others makes you feel good. It
lifts your mood, improves self esteem and self-worth and it serves as a small
distraction from your current challenges.
3.
Develop an attitude of gratitude
Noticing and appreciating the positives in
our lives is a great way to lift your spirits and provide yourself a mental
boost.
Start to practice gratitude by being thankful
for the simple things in life.
4.
Take a mental break
Exhaustion is the silent killer of
positivity.
Learn to take breaks when things get
overwhelming. Do something that gives your mind a break from whatever
challenge you are facing–and that could just mean taking a nap.
5.
Laugh
Laughter truly is the best medicine for most
of what ails us. Laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts mood,
diminishes pain, and protects you from the damaging effects of stress.
Find a way to laugh–often. Watch a comedy,
spend the evening with your crazy friend who knows how to keep you in stitches.
Host a game night with your friends.
6.
Hang around with positive people
Research suggests that stress is
contagious — and the more you surround yourself with it, the more likely
you are to let it affect your thoughts. In the same way that stress and
negativity are contagious, so is happiness.[6]
“You are the average of the five
people you spend the most time with.” The bottom line
here is our behavior and thought patterns mirror those we hang around. Choose
carefully who you allow into your circle.
7.
Look for the silver lining immediately
Trying to force optimistic thinking amidst
emotional turmoil or a bit shocked usually don’t work that well.
Training yourself to look for the lesson and
find the bright spot not only eases the burden a little, it also slowly begins
to transform your entire thought process.
8.
Breathe deeply
Breathing exercises help expel toxic air from
your body and refills your body and more importantly–your brain with fresh air.
It clears your mind and allows you to regain mental clarity. One moment of
clarity at the right time can change everything.
9.
Don’t dwell on negativity
Avoid dwelling on downers. Downers bring you
down!
Focusing on negatives isn’t just unpleasant,
it also makes you less effective in tackling other tasks you face. Negativity
produces more negativity.
Bad things happen–try not to replay them over
and over and fixate on un-pleasantries. Play positive scenes in
your mind instead.
10.
Engage in positive self-talk
Talk to yourself. Tell yourself things are
going to turnaround and will work out in the end.
Say it out loud. Speaking what you believe
out loud reinforces and strengthens the message. You say it and hear it
simultaneously.
11.
Talk it out with a friend
Find a positive friend (or small group of
friends) or confidant to talk to. Talking helps you hear the problem, admit and
discuss your feelings and it gives you another set of eyes and ears working on
the problem.
You may find that brainstorming with another
person or even a group will help you come up with new ideas to help you resolve
the issue.
It also reassures you that someone has your
back and that emotional support makes a difference. Think of it as a low-budget
therapy.
12.
Take a walk
Scientists have found that one of the best
ways to chase the blues away is by going for a walk.
A brisk Walk or calms you down by sparking
nerve cells in the brain that relax the senses.
13.
Engage in rigorous exercise
Getting sweaty is not just good for your
heart–it’s good for your head too!
Research on anxiety, depression and exercise
shows that the psychological and physical benefits of exercise helps reduce
anxiety and elevates your mood. When you engage in vigorous physical
activity, the “feel good” brain chemicals (neurotransmitters, endorphins and
endocannabinoids) are released that ease feelings of negativity. It distracts
you from your issues, and it physically relaxes you.
14.
Sleep
Proper rest is a critical part of maintaining
a positive attitude.
Studies have shown that even partial sleep
deprivation has a significant effect on your mental state. Researchers from
University of Pennsylvania discovered that subjects who were limited to less
than 5 hours of sleep a night for one week felt significantly more stressed,
angry, sad, and mentally exhausted.
t’s hard to maintain a positive mindset under
those conditions. Get some sleep!
15.
Journal
Journaling is a great way to deal with
overwhelming emotions. It provides a healthy outlet in which you can express
yourself and manage your emotions and overall mental health.
Keeping a journal can help you identify and
track the causes of negative thinking and develop a mitigation plan.
16.
Play hooky
Taking the occasional break from the daily
grind is fun, freeing and necessary.
Figure out what makes you feel alive and
happy and do that. Whether it’s watching Netflix in your p.j.’s all day or if
it’s kayaking down a river–the goal is to have fun–whatever that means to you.
17. Treat yourself
Rewarding yourself with “me time” and
celebrating who you are as a person is vital to sustaining a positive outlook.
18.
Move through your day mindfully
Worry and dwelling on pervasively stressful
thoughts with are optimism assassins. Living mindfully involves consciously
deciding to be fully present in each moment.
When you throw all of your attention, energy
and resources on the now, you don’t have the space for negative thoughts or
worrying.
19.
Take care of yourself spiritually
Paying attention to and investing in yourself
spiritually is something most people neglect.
You watch what you eat, workout, try to get
enough sleep and do all the things you should to keep your body and mind fit
and functioning. But part of maintaining good mental health and a positive
state of mind is soul care.
Take time to feed your soul and keep the
mind- body-spirit connection strong by engaging in spirit enhancing,
contemplative activities such as meditation, prayer, reading spiritual
materials and/or attending religious services.
20.
Celebrate small wins
Who doesn’t love a good celebration?
Celebrating small victories is one of the quickest ways to give negativity the
boot.
Getting out of bed this morning is a win!
Celebrate it. If you stayed in bed today and got a little extra rest–that too
is a win!
Instead of focusing on pending doom or
sulking over losses–actively seek out and celebrate the things you do well and
a the things you did get right today.
Denise Hill
https://www.lifehack.org/569466/how-regain-your-positive-energy-when-things-are-getting-tough
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