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Part 1 of 2: Get rid of negativity and moderate expectations
Part 2 of 2: Fill your life with humor and positivity
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Do you take life too seriously all the time? Is it difficult for you to relax and relate to events easier? Perhaps your natural instinct tells you that you need to critically react to everything around, constantly correct everyone and pay attention to the negative side of the situation. Then it is likely that you often spoil the mood of others, and also waste your own energy in vain.Realizing that you take life too seriously can change your perception of the world, which will positively affect your well-being and improve your quality of life.

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Part 1 of 2: Get rid of negativity and moderate expectations

1 Moderate expectations for yourself and others. Failure to relate to life's events in a simpler way is sometimes associated with overestimated expectations. Forget all the “want,” “need,” “must,” and “must” to relax and limit the amount of negativity around you caused by being overly serious.
- Learn to let go of the concept of the ideal. Nothing is perfect. Imperfection enriches character, and the ability to moderate the expectation of perfection can help you relax and focus on the positive aspects of a situation or a person's qualities.
2 Avoid stressful situations. Stress is one of the key factors that limits your ability to relax. Avoid stressful situations to reduce stress, think positively and relate to life easier.
- Get out of stressful situations, if possible. If this is not possible, then try to take a deep breath and consider your reaction to avoid unnecessary heightening of feelings and increased tension.
- Always take time to relax and relieve stress throughout the day. For example, walking for 10 minutes can help you relieve stress.
3 Relieve voltage. Tension heightens feelings of heaviness and seriousness. Reduce tension through exercise or massage to relax physically and mentally.
- Regular exercise is important for maintaining health and reducing stress.
- During exercise, endorphins are released, which contribute to improved mood and healthy sleep.
- The massage helps to relax and relieve the physical symptoms of tension that may be caused by your seriousness.
- Even something as simple as a warm bath can help relieve stress after a hard day or negative emotions.
4 Fight negativity. Negative thoughts turn into negative actions and negative attitudes. Limit the level of negativity in your life to relax and create a positive atmosphere around you.
- If something unpleasant happens, try to forget about it as soon as possible and actively envision the pleasant events you are waiting for.
- If the person makes a negative comment, then briefly think about it and put it out of your head. If you focus on the negative, then you will only increase the level of tension and seriousness in the situation.
5 Forgive yourself and others. Old grudges and thoughts about your own imperfection only reinforce negative attitudes and excessive seriousness. Forgiving yourself and others will help reduce stress, focus on positive qualities, and make life easier.
- In the process of forgiveness, a person gets rid of negativity and replaces it with a positive attitude. It also reduces stress, increases the feeling of peace and tranquility.
6 Limit the number of negative people in your life. The people around us can influence us to a great extent. Protect yourself from negative people and replace them with positive, cheerful people who will make your life brighter and easier.
- If you cannot completely erase the person from your life or do not want to offend him, then try to limit his presence. You can also counteract his negative attitudes and views by pointing out positive points in his remarks or actions. This way you will not allow yourself to be immersed in negativity.
7 Learn to deviate from the rules. The rules guide us and provide reasonable parameters in every situation. But if they begin to determine the attitude towards themselves and others, then a person can become stubborn and unyielding. Learn to deviate from the rules so that you can better relate to any situation and improve your relationship with others.
- Rules should be relaxed, but not broken.For example, you can enter the parking lot from the other side, but you cannot take places for the disabled if you do not belong to this category.
- At work, you might want to lengthen your lunch time a little one day and then stay late at the end of the day or shorten your lunch break the next day.
8 Work on yourself. Periodically, you will forget and revert to your old behavior, which is completely normal. Try not to get stuck, but move on. If you focus on yourself and on the positive, you can easily get back on a new path.

Part 2 of 2: Fill your life with humor and positivity

1 Find humor and positivity in any situation. Even in the most difficult situation, you can find humor and positive aspects. Such moments may not always be noticed at first glance, but you should learn to recognize them in order to change your attitude towards the situation through a kind laugh.
- Negative thoughts and moods drain you and reinforce a serious attitude. The ability to find positive things in any person or situation will help you feel more comfortable with life.
- A number of studies have shown that having a positive attitude significantly increases your chances of success and well-being.
- For example, if you fell and scratched your knee, try not to think about the wound and ripped clothes, but instead laugh at your own awkwardness or another aspect of the situation.
2 Laugh at yourself. This ability will always help you see humor in any situation. This will not only help you relax, but it will also have a positive effect on everyone around you.
- Learning to laugh at your own shortcomings helps you accept yourself and show others that you don't take yourself too seriously.
3 Surround yourself with positive, caring, and fun people. They will help you develop a positive attitude and teach you how to relax. It is these people who are your support in counteracting negativity.
- They don't have to agree with you on everything, but they are able to speak the truth without any judgments.
- Friends and colleagues with a positive outlook will not only take care of you all the time, but they will also teach you to trust yourself without being too serious.
4 Be open to funny situations. Medical research confirms the old truth that "laughter is the best medicine." Regular, benevolent laughter, jokes, and comedy films can help reduce stress and relieve tension in life.
- Any laugh is useful, as long as it is not vicious ridicule of other people. Watch humorous movies and TV shows, read books, or simply watch comedians perform. All this can give you the desired relaxation, change your perception of the world.
5 Start meditating every day. Meditation is an effective way to improve concentration and relaxation. Set aside a few minutes a day for this activity, and soon you will notice an improvement in your mood.
- For thousands of years, humanity has used various forms of meditation. They served a variety of purposes, from seeking inner enlightenment to relaxing and gaining the ability to concentrate.
- Meditation makes a person disconnect from the outside world and focus on their inner world. Through daily activities, you can learn concentration and relaxation.
- Start with 5-10 minutes a day and gradually work your way up as your abilities develop.
6 Sit upright, do not move, and close your eyes. Correct posture is key. It promotes free breathing and blood circulation, making it easier for the mind to focus on one thing. Close your eyes so that nothing distracts you.
- Find a quiet and peaceful place where no one will disturb you. Eliminate all distractions so you can focus on your breathing, let go of thoughts, and heighten sensory perception.
- Breathe evenly and without tension. Relax, don't try to control your breathing.One of the best ways to concentrate is to be able to focus solely on the breath, saying “I” on the inhale and “calm” on the exhale.
- If during a meditation session you lose your inner concentration, take a deep breath and direct your energy inward. Such situations are quite natural, especially in the early stages.
7 Practice gentle yoga. Gentle yoga helps to relax tense muscles and body. Downward dog pose for literally ten breaths will help you relax and tune in to a positive outlook.
- Practice gentle forms of yoga to relax and build muscle. Yin yoga and recovery exercises are designed specifically to improve stretching, muscle recovery, and relaxation of the whole body.
- If you don't have time for a full yoga session, then do the Downward Dog Pose for 10 deep breaths. Adho Mukha Svanasana (the name of the pose in Sanskrit) is an important foundational yoga posture that will help you not only relax, but also strengthen and stretch your muscles, and regular exercise will change your attitude towards life and those around you.
- Before starting classes, be sure to consult your doctor about your health condition.