POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING

                     POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING

Positive thinking does not mean the overlooking of life's problems or pretending that everything is okay. It is simply the attitude with which one faces any challenge or situation in life: constructively and positively. In a world overwhelmed by pressure and uncertainty, positive thinking can help tip the scales.

Such positivism of thought brings down your stress and anxiety levels significantly. When you focus on the positive outcome and show thankfulness, these neurotransmitters of your brain get released, like serotonin and dopamine, to enhance your mood and provide a feeling of well-being. It is focusing upon solutions rather than problems—seeking the potential for growth in every setback and maintaining hope when things don't go according to plan.

                      

Positive thinking can enhance all areas of your relationships with others. For instance, if a friend is down and you are able to offer some encouraging words, as opposed to focusing on their problems, they're likely to feel closer to you and appreciate your support.

                           

Everybody is drawn to people that smile a lot and give off positive energy. Resilience certainly doesn't mean life is nice all the time. Positive thinking helps one to be resilient by learning from the situation and getting on with life. Positive thinkers are generally in good physical health. Such positive thinking means a low rate of cardiovascular disease, efficient immune functioning, and a long lifespan.

                         

Now, if you have a personal loss—say, you lost your job—the positive thinker will take this as an opportunity to pursue another career or upgrade your skill in that area. That is turning a crisis into an opportunity. For instance, say you caught a cold. 

A positive thinker would acknowledge the chance to rest and recover rather than get frustrated about missing work or other activities. This could bring less stress and faster recovery.

                          

 

If one comes into interactions with a positive attitude, he is likely to build more trust and understanding. A positive person is prone to communicate better, listen actively, and respond in an empathic way— all of which strengthen relationships.

A gratitude practice can be one of the easiest ways to change how you think. Just take a minute or two each day to reflect on the things you are grateful for. This might be something as simple as a warm cup of coffee in the morning or as major as having good friends and family who support you. Keeping a gratitude journal could help one in keeping such thoughts on the brighter side.

Whenever you think negative thoughts, try reframing them in your mind. Instead of "I'm really bad at this," it would be more constructive to say "I learn and improve with every attempt." That is the kind of attitude that can help transform the stumbling block into a stepping stone.