When youโre upset, one of the things that probably makes you very angry is when someone says, โStay positive,โ or, โLook on the bright side.โ Itโs annoying and the last thing you want to hear. However, the problem with persistent negative thinking is itโs bad for your health.
Here are 5 ways you can train yourself to be more positive when youโre in a negative mindset:
1. Get rid of negative influences. If you constantly spend time engaging with negative friends, relatives, or online trolls, youโre going to feel negative. Distance yourself from people who tear you down.
2. Do something nice. Tell someone they did a good job, send flowers, write notes, give hugs, and hold your tongue when you feel like gossiping. Bringing sunshine into someone elseโs life makes you feel better.
3. Look for the good. When everything goes to hell, think to yourself, โWhat good came from this?โ Sometimes itโs hard to find anything good, but that doesnโt mean you canโt try. Even if itโs just that you learned something - look for something to take away from the experience.
4. Think about something positive. Maybe itโs an upcoming trip, a finished project, or a good workout. Use that as motivation.
5. Get off your butt and move! Within the first five minutes of seriously moving your body, all of the chemicals that make you feel better in your head start increasing.