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If you tend to observe that the water level in a cup is halved instead of half full, you need to improve your thinking patterns. Research shows that positive thinkers are more resistant to disease, better coping skills in difficult times, lower risk of coronary artery disease, and less stress. Positive thinking is not always a natural ability, but you can shape it over time. Learn to develop the power of positive thinking and open up a whole new perspective of your life.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Forming Optimism

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   Write down the things you are grateful for. Gratitude enhances positive emotions and improves health, happiness, and relationships. To build gratitude, take time to write down at least three good things every day.
   • Practice this exercise every night as you look back on each passing day. Write down three things that went well or three for which you are grateful.
   • Consider why you are grateful for these things. You should also write down why you are grateful.
   • At the end of each week, reread what you have written. Notice how you feel when reading through this.
   • Maintain this practice weekly to cultivate gratitude.

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   Volunteer. Helping others through volunteering increases confidence, gives you a sense of purpose, overcome depression, and improves your physical health. Think about the skill or talent you possess and how you can convert it into action to help others.
   • For example, if you enjoy reading, you can read stories to children or the elderly. If you have a creative mindset, you can strengthen your community arts council support.

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   Practice compassion with yourself. Realize that you are not perfect - you are human, and neither should everyone else around you. Often times, the quality of compassion is compared as being weak or too indifferent. In fact, learning self-compassion involves showing kindness rather than judgment, recognizing humanity rather than loneliness, and focusing on mindfulness rather than trouble. personal.
   • A particularly helpful way to practice compassion for yourself is by reciting comforting sentences in times of pain or pain. For example, if you feel grief because of the breakup, recite these compassionate sentences: "This is a moment of suffering. Suffering is a part of life. I can treat it well." To myself in this moment? Maybe I need to show compassion to myself?
   • Research shows that compassion can create stronger energy, resilience, courage, and creativity.

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   Laugh. The adage "one smile is ten tonic" is never false. Having a sense of humor can improve cardiovascular function, relax the body, increase immunity, and release endorphins that help the body feel refreshed.
   • You can laugh by watching a comedy, hanging out with a funny roommate all day, or telling a joke or a joke with others.

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   Praise others. Compliments can boost the self-esteem of both speakers and listeners. Telling someone about something you like or admire about that person will make you feel better. But praise also helps break down the wall in social situations and bring people together.
   • Ideas for praise include:
     • Compliment should be simple - don't be too flattering
     • Specific words - tell the audience exactly what makes them so great
     • Be honest - give compliments that you think are right
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Method 2 of 3: Form an Active Lifestyles

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   Gather active support system. Negativity can be contagious as well as positivity. Exposing to others with a positive outlook on life can have a positive impact on your outlook. Developing relationships in your life that make you feel good about yourself, challenge yourself to grow and improve, and push you toward positive lifestyle choices.

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   Meditate. Evidence shows the effects of daily meditation on positive thinking. In fact, one study found that a group of breast cancer patients who learned mindfulness meditation along with yoga led to positive changes in the patient's DNA structure. Therefore, mindful thinking can heal illnesses inside and out.
   • Find a quiet place where you can sit still for a few minutes. Sit in a comfortable position. Take a deep purifying breath. Simply focus on your breath or listen to the meditation instruction tape specially designed to promote positive thinking.

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   Do exercise. A lot of physical activity releases a brain chemical called endorphins that makes you feel more comfortable and satisfied. What's more, regular physical activity builds confidence, resistance to disease, and weight control - all of which can have a significant impact on your outlook.
   • Research has even shown that optimists practice more often than pessimists. So, wear sneakers and take your dog for a walk, run or walk, or turn on the radio and dance with your best friend.

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   Go to bed. Getting enough sleep can also have a significant effect on your optimism. Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep each night. Improve relaxation by doing some gentle activities like listening to light music, reading a book, or taking a hot bath. What's more, waking up and going to bed at the same time every morning and night can improve your sleep habits.
   • When we lack sleep, we often lack optimism, leading to less hope and positive thinking. Even children with good sleep become more optimistic.

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   Avoid drinking alcohol or using drugs. When we encounter negative thoughts and feelings, we often turn to alcohol or drugs for emotional relief. However, alcohol and many drugs like antidepressants can cause feelings of negativity and increase self-harm.
   • If your negative thoughts cause you to use alcohol and drugs, then consider reaching out to your friend. Or, even better, reaching out to a mental health professional can help you overcome these negative thoughts.
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Method 3 of 3: Overcoming Negative Thinking

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   Recognize negative thinking. Negative thinking patterns have negative effects on health. The first step to overcoming negative thinking is to realize that you are falling into this type of thinking. Negative thinking tends to be related to the following types: fear of the future, self-criticism, doubting of your abilities, belittling yourself, and fear of failure. Negative thinkers often have an impartial tone. Are these similar to your situation?
   • Polarization. See things in one of two categories, without an intermediary. (Example: If it's not good, it must be bad.)
   • Invade. Negative exaggeration to minimize the positives. (Example: You are rated well at work, but spend a lot of time on things your boss suggests you need to improve on.)
   • Exacerbating the problems. Always expect the worst to happen. (Example: A little quarrel with a lover means she hates you and wants to break up.)
   • Personalization. Blame yourself for everything bad that happens. (Example: Everyone left the party early.You assume it was because I was there.)

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   Challenge a conversation with yourself. Once you realize that you are thinking negatively, make an effort to attack those thoughts. Use the following four strategies to challenge negative thinking.
   • Reality check - Is there any evidence for or against my assertion (negative self-dialogue)? Am I coming to a conclusion too soon without evaluating the whole thing?
   • Find alternative explanations - If I have a positive mindset, will I have a different view of the situation? Is there another way to look at this problem?
   • Put your thoughts into perspective - Has this been this problem for 6 months (or 1 year)? What's the worst that could really happen?
   • Goal Orientation - Do these thoughts help me accomplish my goals? How can I solve this problem?

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   Daily self-dialogue. Becoming a positive thinker is not overnight. However, if you actively practice positive self-talk every day, you will develop a healthier, more positive mindset over time. Whenever you find yourself thinking negative thoughts, test your own thoughts. Then, find a more realistic and pragmatic way to transform your self-dialogue.
   • For example, "The girlfriend thinks she's a loser" is a negative thought that can be challenged and transformed into "Girlfriend finds herself adorable and worthwhile because she chose to date me. ".

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   Stop comparing. Comparing yourself to others will inevitably make you feel negative and doubt your own abilities. By comparison, you will find that there are always people better than you and make yourself fail all the time.
   • Instead, focus on your success and celebrate it. Limit attention to other people's work and use energy to improve yourself. See others as an image to strive, not compare. And, take the time constantly to appreciate your personal growth and the amazing things that happen in your life.
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Advice

• Control yourself.
• Remove the word "CANNOT" from your dictionary.
• Getting rid of all the past mistakes, wrong choices, etc., have a negative effect on your thinking.

Warning

• Negative thinking can be the root of a mental disorder. If you cannot change your mind in any way, seek professional help from a psychologist or a mental health therapist.