Positive Thinking for Loving Yourself
It is not surprising that many studies say that what we think affects many areas of our health. The positive thinking, which is usually accompanied by optimism, is an important part of effective stress management. And if a person has good stress management, then it is certain that it can provide many health benefits for that person. On the other hand, negative thinkers tend to be pessimistic and make it difficult for them to manage the stress. If this continues to happen to the point where it interferes with health, it’s time for those people to learn positive thinking skills.
Positive thinking doesn’t mean that you keep your head in the sand and ignore life’s less pleasant situations. Positive thinking just means that you approach unpleasantness in a more positive and productive way. You think the best is going to happen, not the worst.
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, positive thinking is linked to a wide range of health benefits including:
1. Better stress management and coping skills
2. Enhanced psychological health
3. Greater resistance to the common cold
4. Increased physical well-being
5. Longer life span
6. Lower rates of depression
7. Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease-related death
How to focus on positive thinking?
You can learn to turn negative thinking into positive thinking. For some people, this may be difficult because the process does take times. Here are some ways to think and behave in a more positive and optimistic way:
1. Practice positive self-talk
You can start by following one simple rule: Don’t say anything to yourself that you wouldn’t say to anyone else. Even when a negative thought enters your mind, you may respond it by giving affirmation to yourself. You can think about many things you have done and the thinks that make you feel very grateful.
2. Surround yourself with positive people
It is really important to have positive people around you. Those supportive people who always give useful advice and feedback. When you are in doubt, they will always be there to help you to be confident. While negative people might increase your stress level and make you doubt your ability.
3. Be open to humour
Your days might be hard, but don’t forget to give a rest to yourself. Let you smile and laugh. You can watch any entertaining movie or funny random videos on the internet. When you laugh in your life, you feel less stress.
4. Live a healthy lifestyle
Exercise can bring you into a good mood and reduce stress. You can start by walking in the morning regularly, or you can do home workout for 30 minutes a day. In addition, follow a healthy diet by paying attention to what you eat can also give positive impact to your body and mind.
5. Be aware of yourself
You are the one who knows yourself best. Give time during the day periodically to check yourself. Every time you find you are mainly in a negative thought, try to find a way to put a positive spin on them.
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