POSITIVE THINKING: A LIFE WAY TO REDUCE STRESS
Is your glass half empty or half full? Or half empty? a question we should all consider. And if you answered half full, that's fantastic; if you answered half empty, don't worry, we're here to help.
A little look inside each one of us will help us get the answer to the preceding question. The question reveals our outlook on life and how we deal with stress when we face a problem. Pessimism or negative thinking harms our health, whereas optimism or positive thinking is an important step in stress management.
What is Positive thinking?
Thinking is a method of contemplating and reasoning something. It's a behaviour that generates thoughts.
Positive thoughts mean positive emotions like joy, satisfaction, love, interest, and serenity. Positive thinking entails looking on the bright side of things, being patient with yourself, being open to criticism, and working in a productive and positive mindset. This way of thinking helps you feel and perform better.
Positive thinkers make the best of any situation and are always willing to learn new things. HEALTH BENEFITS OF POSITIVE THINKING
Positive thinking and good health are intricately linked. We'll categorize them based on their effects on our mental and physical health. So here we go:
MENTAL HEALTH
improves connectedness
better response to stress
lowers depression
clearer thinking
increases productivity
better coping skills during hardships
PHYSICAL HEALTH
lower risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke
improves immune system
Promotes happiness and a healthy lifestyle
HOW TO HAVE A POSITIVE MINDSET
Smiling
Research has shown that a fake or real smile activates facial muscles, which makes our brain think we are happy. It lifts our mood and reduces stress.
Gratitude
Gratitude means being thankful for the big and small things in life. It can improve our mood and make us look positively at our lives
Our busy lives make it impossible for us to sit down and reflect on our blessings and show gratitude. To that end, you can keep a gratitude journal. Start by taking turns writing down three things for which you are grateful.
For example,
1. I am grateful that I have my family and friends
2. I am grateful that I have a place to call home
3. I am grateful that I have easy access to knowledge
Do this exercise alternately each day of the week
Forgive
Do not hold grudges, everyone is imperfect and you can't always control everything that's happening.
Self-talk
Self-talk can be positive or negative
You can reduce stress and develop a positive mindset by focusing on positive self-talk and slowly eliminating negative self-talk.
Negative self-talk
Negative self-talk is an internal dialogue you have with yourself that contributes to limiting your abilities
It includes
Highlighting the negative aspects of our lives and overlooking the positive aspects Blaming yourself for everything bad that happens to you.
Positive self-talk
Make it a habit to shift from negative self-talk to positive self-talk
You can do this by
Identifying the area where you want to make a change, leading a healthy lifestyle, and maintaining a constant positive attitude - all of which can be achieved through regular practice.
Conclusion
You cannot be optimistic overnight, engage in the practice of self-talk and you will be able to see yourself in a different light.
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