2. Research suggests that positive thinkers have
better stress coping skills, stronger immunity,
and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
3. How to Think More Positively
Avoid Negative Self-Talk
Try Humor
Cultivate Optimism
Practice Gratitude
4. Take responsibility for your attitude. You are solely responsible for your
thoughts, and your outlook on life is a choice. If you tend to think negatively, you
are choosing to think that way. With practice, you can choose to have a more
positive outlook.
5. Understand the benefits of being a positive
thinker
An increased life span
Lower rates of depression and distress
Greater resistance to the common cold
Better mental and physical well-being
Better coping skills during times of stress
A more natural ability to form relationships and cement bonds
6. Keep a diary to reflect your thoughts.
Recording your thoughts can enable you to step back and
evaluate patterns in your thinking. Write down your thoughts
and feelings and try to spot any triggers that lead to either
positive or negative thoughts. Taking just twenty minutes to
follow your pattern of thinking at the end of every day can be a
valuable way to identify your negative thoughts and make a plan
to change them to positive thoughts.
7. Identify your automatic negative thoughts
In order to shift away from the negative thinking that is holding
you back from having a positive outlook, you'll need to become
more aware of your "automatic negative thoughts". When you
recognize them, you're in a position to challenge them and give
them their marching orders to move right out of your head.