Master the Art of Positive Thinking

Posted on May 04, 2014 by Dr Dionne Mahaffey, One of Thousands of Entrepreneurship Coaches on Noomii.

There are those that see the cup half empty, those that see the cup half full and then those that see the cup half full and half filled with good air. Ranging from negative to deeply positive, all of us interpret situations in various ways. It is this attitude that defines us, makes us or breaks us. To make sure that there is room for all the good experiences in your life, it’s important to move past the bad ones and only retain the lessons you learnt from them.

Science behind positive thinking
Positive thinking can do more for you than you realize. Being in a good mood constantly makes you more receptive to the opportunities that come your way. You’ll make the best of them too and all that translates to doing better career wise or just doing well at any stage in your life – be it as a student, a home maker or a professional.

One of the main glitches when it comes to positive thinking is that it is usually passed off as nothing more than motivational trifle. To contradict such views, several behavioral experts and psychiatrists have carried out experiments and published their findings to encourage people to give positive thinking a chance.

So what’s stopping you today?

How can you encourage positive thinking?

Positive thinking is not about staying inside a bubble and refusing to acknowledge the negative influences in your life. It’s about coming across a situation that evokes negative emotions, such as fear, anger or resentment, and reaching for a viable solution rather than getting overwhelmed by it.

To get started, here are a few things that have been proven to work:

1. Meditation – Sure, you’ve heard all about it. But have you given it a try? Meditation is not just about spirituality rather about going to a quiet place to clear your head. A few breathing exercises amid a maddening day can calm your nerves and make you respond better to pressure.
2. Spending time doing what you do best – If you have a hobby or a skill that always puts a smile on your face, do it. Regularly. It will help you feel good about yourself. When scheduling time for every other aspect of your life, things that make you happy should certainly feature on that list too.
3. Express yourself positively – For some writing works, while for others, it could be spending time with your loved one talking about your day. And you don’t have to be an eloquent writer to take the writing route either. One among the many research studies on positive thinking included separating students into two groups. One group was asked to write positively about their experiences for three days while the other group was given a control topic. The ones who depicted positive experiences were found to be in a better mood and were much more-healthy too.

It’s quite simple really, don’t wait for a reason to be happy, like a promotion or a new car, but enjoy the experience of getting there with a positive outlook, trusting in yourself all the way.