Saima Ikram
We go under so much pressure on ourselves to be the best, the smartest, the prettiest, etc. but sometimes we forget the little things in life that can make us happier. We forget to love ourselves and be thankful for what we do have. We become a slave to our own thoughts and hold ourselves back from numerous opportunities that are available to us. We need to develop a positive attitude to achieve what we only dream about. It requires us to realize what we actually have and how can that make us better, stronger, and happier.
Following are the ways to encourage a positive mindset on daily basis:
Change the perspective:
The things that surround us should not be allowed to affect our joy. It does not mean that we should not accept the bad days in life, instead, we should change our perspective towards it. We can develop a broader perspective by reading well-written books. Some of which include a book by Daniel Kahneman titled as “Thinking Fast and Slow” and “The Magic” by Rhonda Byrne.
Constant learning:
One of the things that can save us from being unhappy is to adapt the constant learning strategy. There is no age limit to develop new skills and improve intelligence levels. Researches have proved that brains could develop through life and we must practice our verbal and emotional intelligence by participating in meaningful conversations. Drawing and painting can be adapted to improve our spatial intelligence and physical intelligence can be improved by engaging into different forms of physical activities.
Healthy diet:
One of the most important elements for developing a positive mindset is to stick to a healthy diet. It is hard to not feel ashamed after eating burger and fries while binge watching television. This shame builds up negative thoughts and takes away all the happiness we have got in about enjoying the fast food. Therefore, it is necessary to fuel our body with a healthy balanced diet. a lot of intake of fruits and vegetables can keep us fresh and our mind stays active as compared to when we stuff ourselves with junk. The satisfaction and happiness you achieved by eating healthy is what that makes us stronger from inside.
Being thankful:
An important part of living life with a positive mindset is to be thankful for what is available. Complaining about the things that we failed to achieve will send us into a downward spiral. Take some time to write things down that are present in life, then start will small blessings like having the ability to think read, and write and incorporate all the big things that were attained through hard work. Just by going through the list of our own blessing and accomplishments will leave no room for unhappiness in any kind of situation.
