5 Ways To Stay Positive!

If you want some good tips on keeping a positive mindset, look no further. I have 5 sure ways to pull yourself out of negative thoughts, even in the toughest of times.

JaceM

wellness · 3 min

I hope you always find a reason to smile.

Smile BIG!

Smiling is scientifically proven to stimulate endorphins and bring your spirits up. It might sound silly and it might feel silly, especially if you're having a not so great day, but I guarantee a big smile will bring your vibes up. Smiling is contagious, just smiling and creating a ripple effect of smiles can brighten the mood of an entire room, If you want those positive vibes to start coursing through you try to wake up with a smile.

Listen to your favorite positive music every day and sing it loud!

Singing and dancing to your favorite jams are sure-fire ways to keep your day positive. When we listen to music it affects every fiber in our being and allows us to let go of any negative feelings or vibes we are having, which leads me to my next way to stay positive.

LET IT GO!

Never let a bad yesterday ruin a good today. If you are constantly holding on to negative moments or thoughts that weigh you down, your energy will fade, life has so much to offer us so take a moment to take it all in. Step outside and look at what you see around you, the trees, the birds, and the bees. People walking by, life goes on and is constantly changing and adapting to new situations. if you hold on to the negative you lose room for all the positive.

Have you ever heard the saying, "when one door closes another door opens?"

It's true, life may throw a thousand things at you but if you can train your mindset to look for the positive in every negative and take it as a learning experience and let go of any harsh feelings, positive energy will stay with you.

Don't Compare!

Don't compare yourself to others, keep on keeping on my friend. Every single person in this world is beautiful and that includes you! If you keep working toward your goals and do it with every fiber of your being, you will reach them in your own time! Never give up and always stay hustling. Drown out any noise from others and stick to your path because it is your own. Don't compare yourself to others live a life that is empowering to you and happiness will follow you. When you start living a life that is filled with self-empowerment you are bound to live a positive and happy life.

"The mind is everything, what you think you become".- buddha

Talk to yourself!

Now, this might sound a little crazy, like what ... talk to yourself? Yes, talk to yourself! The way you speak to yourself is going to impact your mindset far more than the way others speak to you. Write positive quotes down on sticky notes and stick them to your mirror so you see them every single morning. Tell yourself how beautiful and wonderful you are. There is only one you in this world so take care of yourself. If you start your day off by smiling and telling yourself how awesome you are I guarantee you that you are going to stay positive. If you are dealing with a hard time set an alarm that goes off every hour with a title of positive words. love yourself, my friend, you are worthy. Stay resilient because even on the worst of days when you are feeling down YOU ARE HERE!

Live life to the fullest and practice having a positive mindset every single day and good things will come your way! Much love brothers and sisters!

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Angelica_Light 3y ago

Think I'll start with the music suggestion. Seems like the easiest first step.

DarkKnight 3y ago

The hardest part is consistency, but it gets easier with practice.

Outdoor_Explorer_77 3y ago

Started a positive quote jar at work. We read one each morning.

ElevateYourEnergy 3y ago

These tips plus therapy have been life-changing for me.

JakeFoster 3y ago

Going to print this article and keep it on my desk as a daily reminder.

CyberStorm 3y ago

Love how simple yet effective these methods are.

HappinessHacks 3y ago

The self-talk suggestion changed my whole morning routine.

Murrow_Media 3y ago

Using these tips to help with my anxiety. Small steps but seeing improvement.

MindsetMatters 3y ago

Would add meditation to this list. Goes well with all these suggestions.

OliviaJ 3y ago

Needed this reminder about not comparing myself to others. Social media makes it so hard.

Stretch_And_Strength 3y ago

Writing positive quotes in my planner helps me stay focused all day.

Josephine-Kelly 3y ago

Started smiling at strangers more. The reactions are usually priceless!

LostGalaxy 3y ago

These tips helped me through my divorce last year. Especially the letting go part.

Thriving-Lifestyle_42 3y ago

The sticky note idea spread through my whole house. Even my teenagers joined in!

AstralEnigma 4y ago

My office started doing group singing sessions. Awkward at first but now we love it!

FadingReality 4y ago

Been struggling with negativity lately. Going to try these starting tomorrow.

AstralNomad 4y ago

True about not comparing yourself to others. Everyone's journey is different.

EleanorColeman 4y ago

The music suggestion works wonders. Created a whole positive playlist.

Adam 4y ago

Started putting positive quotes on my desktop wallpaper too.

LilyGonzalez 4y ago

Wish I'd known about these techniques during my college years.

InvisibleLegend 4y ago

These tips plus regular exercise have completely changed my outlook.

Roman 4y ago

I've noticed my kids picking up on my positive self-talk. They're doing it too now!

NickW 4y ago

The part about letting go really resonated with me. Still working on it though.

Williams_Watch 4y ago

Sometimes I find toxic positivity annoying, but these tips feel genuine and doable.

SkyeX 4y ago

Been doing the mirror affirmations for a year now. Total game changer!

Serenity-Scott 4y ago

Love how these suggestions don't cost anything to implement.

HerbalHealing 4y ago

Great tips but I'd add practicing gratitude to the list.

JacksonEdwards 4y ago

Anyone else notice how one negative person can bring down a whole room? The smile ripple effect works in reverse too.

GlowFrom_Within 4y ago

Started implementing these tips last week. Already feeling more positive!

Lauren_66 4y ago

The Buddha quote perfectly sums up the whole article.

Tumulty_Tales 4y ago

Never thought about setting hourly positive reminders. Brilliant idea!

Luke_1977 4y ago

Working on not comparing myself to others. It's tough but getting easier.

Holt_Headlines 4y ago

This article came at the perfect time. Really needed this reminder today.

DigitalPulseX 4y ago

Actually yes! Harvard did a study on the benefits of smiling. It's fascinating stuff.

HealingHaven 4y ago

Wonder if there's any research backing up these methods?

Blitzer_Brief 4y ago

The self-talk suggestion really works. I was skeptical at first but now I'm a believer.

Danica99 4y ago

My morning playlist has become my daily mood medicine!

MckenzieR 4y ago

Focusing on gratitude helps too. I'd add that to this list.

FutureOutlaw 4y ago

Anyone else struggle with maintaining positivity during winter months?

InfinityNomad 4y ago

These techniques helped me through a really tough time at work last year.

DigitalWanderer 4y ago

Found myself nodding along to every point. Saving this article for future reference.

Michael 4y ago

The trees and bees part made me smile. Sometimes we forget to appreciate simple things.

Summer-Norman 4y ago

Started putting sticky notes in my kids' lunchboxes too. Spreading the positivity!

Lilith_Breeze 4y ago

The article makes good points but glosses over how hard it is to change ingrained thought patterns.

Derek_1997 4y ago

My morning commute is now my favorite part of the day thanks to the singing suggestion!

GoodVibesOnly 4y ago

I wish schools would teach these kinds of practical mental health techniques.

Brooklyn_Murphy 4y ago

Anyone else write positive affirmations in their journal? Been doing it for weeks and it helps.

Thrive-With-Joy 4y ago

The part about not comparing yourself to others hit hard. I needed to hear that today.

FuturisticSoul 4y ago

Just tried the smiling thing and my dog looked at me like I was crazy. At least it made me laugh!

CarolineZ 4y ago

What kind of positive music do you all listen to? Need some recommendations!

SelahX 4y ago

These tips helped me through a really tough breakup last month. Especially the letting go part.

Ella 4y ago

Changed my alarm sound to my favorite upbeat song. Best decision ever!

EpicExplorer 4y ago

Love the emphasis on self-empowerment rather than depending on others for happiness.

Zara_Twilight 4y ago

The article forgets to mention exercise. That's my go to mood booster.

Renata99 4y ago

I understand your point, but research shows even forced smiles can improve mood. Give it time.

FitAndFueled 4y ago

Sometimes forcing a smile when you're sad just makes you feel fake. Anyone else experience this?

FitnessWithIntention 4y ago

The sticky note idea is working great for me. My bathroom mirror looks like a rainbow threw up on it but I love it!

Madison-Perry 4y ago

These tips work great for mild negativity, but what about serious depression? Feels a bit oversimplified.

Brooklyn_R 4y ago

I've started singing in my car during my commute. It's amazing how much better my days are now.

Brooke 4y ago

Looking at nature really does help reset your perspective. I take a walk whenever I'm feeling down.

Caleb_1993 4y ago

The article doesn't address dealing with chronic negativity from family members. Any suggestions for that?

Willow_Symphony 4y ago

Been practicing positive self-talk for a month now. My kids think I'm nuts but my outlook has improved significantly.

IoneX 4y ago

I find it interesting that something as simple as smiling can trigger endorphins. Our bodies are amazing.

Eva 4y ago

When one door closes another opens... unless it's winter and you're trying to keep the heat in! Sorry, couldn't resist.

Flourish-And_Thrive_101 4y ago

My therapist actually recommended similar techniques. It's nice to see science backing up these suggestions.

Amelia-Claire 4y ago

The part about not comparing yourself to others is easier said than done in today's social media age.

Zoe_Waves 4y ago

I appreciate how practical these tips are. No fancy equipment or expensive courses needed.

CyberNinja 4y ago

Not sure about the letting go part. Some things are worth holding onto, even if they're negative. They shape who we are.

Vanessa_Light 4y ago

Setting hourly alarms with positive messages is brilliant! Just set mine up.

SoulAligned 4y ago

The ripple effect of smiling is real! I tried it at work yesterday and by lunch everyone seemed more cheerful.

Happiness-Hacks_07 4y ago

Try starting small. Even a tiny smile or humming your favorite song can make a difference. I've been there too.

FutureDataX 4y ago

This article makes staying positive sound so simple, but in reality it's much harder. Some days I can barely get out of bed, let alone dance to music.

Katherine_Star 4y ago

The comparison part is so true. Social media makes it worse though. I had to take a break from Instagram because it was affecting my mental health.

BiancaH 4y ago

Anyone else find it hard to let go of negative thoughts? I keep dwelling on past mistakes no matter how hard I try not to.

ClaraMoon 4y ago

Love the idea about sticky notes on mirrors! Just put up my first one saying 'You've got this!' Makes me smile every morning.

HealthyHabits_24 4y ago

The Buddha quote really hit home for me. Our thoughts really do shape our reality.

EleanorB 4y ago

Actually, self-talk is a proven psychological technique. It helps rewire your brain for positivity. I've been doing it for years and it works wonders.

PurelyYou 4y ago

I disagree about talking to yourself. Won't that just make you seem crazy to others? Not sure I can get behind that one.

Blakely99 4y ago

The music suggestion really resonates with me. I created a 'happy playlist' last month and it's been a game changer for my morning routine.

LimitlessGrowth 4y ago

These tips are exactly what I needed today! I've been struggling with negativity lately and will definitely try the smiling technique tomorrow morning.