Looking on the bright side can go a long way. Learn how a positive attitude can transform your life for the better
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Get Started To reap the benefits of positive thinking, Tessina, Carmichael, and Damon recommend implementing these simple changes into your daily routine to slowly shift your mindset.
Take note: Write positive comments on your daily calendar for any achievements you want to celebrate or any instances that made you feel good (i.e. feeling proud because you went to the gym, your boss gave you positive feedback, you received a compliment from friend).
Engage yourself : Actively take part in things that make you happy, even if you need to schedule it into your daily schedule. Catch up with an old friend, listen to your favorite songs, paint, read, or pick up tickets to a sporting event.
Picture it : Surround yourself with visible evidence of your
successes. Display photos of fun events, sports trophies, articles you've published, etc. It's a constant reminder that you appreciate yourself and when you see them daily, you'll feel the appreciation.
Find a place: Develop a peaceful place inside yourself that you can "visit" whenever you are not at ease. Think about a place, real or imagined, that evokes a feeling of calm. Close your eyes and totally immerse yourself in the experience of that place. Practice going here in your imagination frequently so you can call upon it any time, particularly when you are stressed.
This is one of my FAVORITE pieces ever! My mom worked for college psychology professors when I was growing up, and I devoured book after book about positive thinking and a healthy mental attitude. It has a HUGE impact on your appearance and the way things work out in your life; we are what we THINK. Applause, applause for this!
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positive thinking is a great tool. thank you for the article
by venenumletalis Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 02:56PM Report as inappropriate
Good things to remember
by loufig29 Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 03:27AM Report as inappropriate
I've heard lots of reasons to practice positive thinking, but it never occurred to me before that it could improve your looks.
by purple9a Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 06:26PM Report as inappropriate
I had no idea that cortisol affects your glow!
by Roxalyn Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 04:45PM Report as inappropriate
really good and informative article!
by voyager24 Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 09:34AM Report as inappropriate
Interesting article. I will keep in mind during stressful times.
by Sari Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 09:13AM Report as inappropriate
Positive thinking is the best thing you can do for yourself
by yestfl Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 07:39PM Report as inappropriate
Yes to destress!
by EricaC123 Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 04:28PM Report as inappropriate
This is one of my FAVORITE pieces ever! My mom worked for college psychology professors when I was growing up, and I devoured book after book about positive thinking and a healthy mental attitude. It has a HUGE impact on your appearance and the way things work out in your life; we are what we THINK. Applause, applause for this!
by GigiSD Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 01:01PM Report as inappropriate
its good to try to do positive thinking
by butterfly11 Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 11:17AM Report as inappropriate