POSITIVE THINKING

    POSITIVE THINKING

Positive thinking, or an optimistic attitude, is the practice of focusing on the good in any given situation. It can have a big impact on your physical and mental health. It simply means you approach the good and the bad in life with the expectation that things will go well.

           THE POWER POSITIVE THINKING

A positive self-image is key to living a happy and healthy life.  Research shows that people who feel confident in themselves can problem solve and make better decisions, take more risks, assert themselves, and strive to meet their personal goals.

Anyone who studies the importance of positive thinking comes to realize that the more positive our thoughts the more positive our life will be. Some see this as the practical  outworking of psychological principles: It is almost impossible for someone to allow into their life something they feel they don’t really deserve – they will find a way to sabotage themselves if they ever do attract that thing into their life.

   IMPORTANCE OF POSITIVE THINKING

The importance of positive thinking is a treatment or therapy for everybody that is living in the real life and the real world, i read a lot of stories and articles about positive thinking in order to share to the people around the world, as medical doctor back ground I recognized with my own hypothesis in addition to international health researches done on positive thinking and negative thinking consequences, that positive thinking is good for health and wellness, as shown on the below researches examples, We all know self motivation, faith and moral integrity plays major roles.

THE HEALTH BENIFITS OF POSITIVE THINKING:

1) Increased life span

2) Lower rates of depression

3) Lower levels of distress

4) Greater resistance to the common cold

5) Better psychological and physical well-being

6) Better cardiovascular health and reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease

7) Better coping skills during hardships and times of stress

How to develop positive thinking:

Positive thinking isn’t magic and it won’t make all of your problems disappear. What it will do is make problems seem more manageable and help you approach hardships in a more positive and productive way.

How to think positive thoughts:

Positive thinking can be achieved through a few different techniques that have been proven effective, such as positive self-talk and positive imagery.

Here are some tips that to get you started that can help you train your brain how to think positively.

Focus on the good things:

Challenging situations and obstacles are a part of life. When you’re faced with one, focus on the good things no matter how small or seemingly insignificant they seem.

Practice gratitude:

Practicing gratitude has been shown to reduce stress, improve self-esteem, and foster resilience even in very difficult times. Think of people, moments, or things that bring you some kind of comfort or happiness and try to express your gratitude at least once a day.

Open yourself up to humor:

Studies have found that laughter lowers stress, anxiety, and depression. It also improves coping skills, mood, and self-esteem.

Be open to humor in all situations, especially the difficult ones, and give yourself permission to laugh. It instantly lightens the mood and makes things seem a little less difficult. Even if you’re not feeling it; pretending or forcing yourself to laugh can improve your mood and lower stress.

Spend time with positive people:

Negativity and positivity have been shown to be contagious. Consider the people with whom you’re spending time. Have you noticed how someone in a bad mood can bring down almost everyone in a room? A positive person has the opposite effect on others.

Practice positive self-talk:

We tend to be the hardest on ourselves and be our own worst critic. Over time, this can cause you to form a negative opinion of yourself that can be hard to shake. To stop this, you’ll need to be mindful of the voice in your head and respond with positive messages, also known as positive self-talk.

Identify your areas of negativity:

Take a good look at the different areas of your life and identify the ones in which you tend to be the most negative. Not sure? Ask a trusted friend or colleague. Chances are, they’ll be able to offer some insight. 

Start every day on a positive note:

Create a ritual in which you start off each day with something uplifting and positive. Here are a few ideas:
* Tell yourself that it’s going to be a great day or any other positive affirmation.
* Listen to a happy and positive song or playlist.
* Share some positivity by giving a compliment or doing something nice for someone.

                             ~ YASWANTH