A Positive Mindset - a Happier Life by Lynda Pegler

No-one ever said that life is easy. Indeed, the peaks and troughs of life are what make the world go round. Peaks are great but experiencing the troughs need not be such a bad thing either. The important factor is how you deal with them and this is likely to be much easier if you approach them with a positive mindset.



A positive mindset is very important for many reasons. Positive thinking has been shown to enhance the quality and productivity of life. When we are in a positive frame of mind we feel better, perform better, are healthier and are more productive. We are happier and better equipped to deal with all life throws at us.



Ongoing benefits of a positive attitude include better mental and physical health. This is due to the positive hormones that boost the immune system. We will feel happier and stronger and thus, are likely to be more successful in life.



The reverse is also true. A negative mindset can cause depression. When we are feeling low we are far more susceptible to contracting disease and suffering from other mental health issues. It can also cause our personal relationships to deteriorate, affect our ability to think rationally and our productivity can all but grind to a halt. To sum up, a negative frame of mind should be avoided at all costs. Of course, it is only natural for us to feel low or unhappy at various times in our lives but it is how we deal with those feelings that is most important.



A positive mindset give will give you a ‘can do’ attitude and you are more likely to see a challenge rather than a problem and to see an opportunity rather than an obstacle. For example, the reason entrepreneurs are so successful is because they are able to spot opportunities for expansion in areas where others see a downturn. The positive mindset of the successful entrepreneurs means that opportunities become realities because they have had the foresight, drive and motivation to make their dreams come true.

Having a positive mindset is a huge personal asset but the main challenge for most people is in developing the right mindset in the first place.



The following will help you on your path to a more positive attitude and happier life:



1. Use only positive words, whenever you think “I can’t” replace it with “I can”. Don’t just think it, say it out loud.



2. Train your mind to focus on the good things you have in life, not the bad.



3. Dreading an occasion, conversation or event? Think positively and visualise the best outcome rather than the worst.



4. Whenever negative thoughts creep into your mind challenge them and replace them with positives.



Some people can appear to have a naturally happier disposition than others but, no matter how pessimistic you are, that can be achieved with a more positive mindset and is something that is open to anyone who is prepared to take the necessary steps to attain it


Author Lynda Pegler is committed to helping people achieve better health, happiness and success in life.
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