11 July 2023

How would your life change if you consciously chose a positive attitude each day? For starters, you would feel much happier about life. You would feel more motivated about pursuing your dreams because you believe in the possibilities for making them a reality. You would be able to enjoy the time spent with your friends and family more, because you want to share your joy with others. You would feel strong and empowered in your ability to do anything you set your mind to. You would be able to overcome challenges with ease because you had a strong belief in your own skills and abilities.  You would be able to love deeply and completely without fear of rejection or betrayal. And you would pause to enjoy the smaller, more precious moments in life, without feeling pressured to do more, be more, or prove your worthiness.

Wow, this all sounds awesome, doesn't it? Is it possible to feel that way all the time?

Yes, but probably not in the way you're imagining it. Just because you chose a positive attitude doesn't mean that your life will transform into smoothly flowing work of art and stay that way forever. Choosing a positive attitude is a process. You don't just choose it once and expect everything to be perfect from that moment on. You will still experience setbacks, delays, accidents, frustrations, arguments, fatigue, and fear. The secret is how you choose to react to these experiences. Do you want to let them ruin your day, or do you choose to pick yourself up and look with hope and ambition to the future again? You do have the power to choose. You just have to make that choice first.

You may be asking to what point does having a positive attitude help? If one still experiences negative situations, why bother with choosing a positive attitude? The ah-ha moment is that this is in fact the true beauty of the creative process! What we choose to focus on the most, we create and manifest into our lives. 

By choosing a positive attitude each day, you are attracting more positive experiences, and reducing the likelihood of the negative impact that a negative experience will have on your overall outlook and outcome. You may have noticed that each experience often determines the vibration or frequency level of the next experience whether good or bad, causing a chain reaction in our lives. If one little thing goes wrong, it can throw off your plans for the rest of the day if you don’t choose to proceed with a positive attitude throughout the day. It's easy to see how a positive attitude would be powerful if your day was bombarded with ongoing problems. Rather than allowing one little thing to ruin your day, you would be able to shrug it off and continue on without a hitch by giving the incident little to no power over your thoughts as you proceed onto the next part of your day.

Over time, this resiliency created by having a positive attitude throughout your day begins to strengthen and empower you. Your positive attitude begins to show through in your demeanour. You will begin attracting positive people and great experiences around you that more closely match your attitude that you reflect, and your life eventually transforms into more positive, fulfilling expression of joy and happiness.

10 Steps You Can Take Right Now to Cultivate a Positive Attitude

1.     Start the day with gratitude: Begin your day by acknowledging the things you are grateful for. Reflect on the positive aspects of your life and express gratitude for them. Journaling is a great way to capture your thoughts. This simple practice can set a positive tone for the entire day. 

2.     Set positive intentions: Take a few moments each morning to set positive intentions for the day. Choose empowering affirmations or goals that align with your values and aspirations. This helps you stay focused on the positive aspects of your day. Stating “I am thankful for this day” is a good example of an affirmation. 

3.     Practice mindfulness or meditation: Engage in mindfulness or meditation exercises to calm your mind and cultivate a positive outlook. These practices help you become aware of your thoughts and emotions, allowing you to respond more positively to challenging situations.

4.     Surround yourself with positivity: Surround yourself with positive influences, such as uplifting music, inspirational books, or motivational podcasts. Choose to spend time with supportive and positive-minded individuals who encourage and inspire you. 

5.     Focus on the present moment: Stay present in the current moment rather than dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. Practice mindfulness throughout the day, bringing your attention to what you are doing and fully immersing yourself in the present experience.

6.     Practice self-care: Take care of yourself physically, emotionally, and mentally. Engage in activities that bring you joy, relaxation, and rejuvenation. This may include exercise, pursuing hobbies, getting enough rest, eating nourishing food, and maintaining healthy boundaries. 

7.     Cultivate a positive mindset: Pay attention to your thoughts and actively work on replacing negative or self-defeating thoughts with positive and empowering ones. Challenge negative beliefs and reframe them into more constructive and optimistic perspectives.

8.     Practice kindness and empathy: Extend kindness and compassion towards others. Small acts of kindness, such as smiling at strangers or offering help, can create positive connections and foster a more positive attitude within yourself. 

9.     Celebrate small victories: Acknowledge and celebrate your achievements, no matter how small they may seem. By recognising and celebrating your progress, you reinforce positive thinking patterns and boost your self-confidence. 

10. Reflect on positive moments: Before going to bed, take a few moments to reflect on the positive moments and experiences of your day. Recall the things that went well, the lessons you learned, and the moments that made you smile. Journaling at the end of your busy day is a great outlet when doing this and capturing those moments. This reflection reinforces positive thinking and helps you to go to sleep with a positive mindset.

As you can see, it all begins with a little thing called attitude! Again, this is a process, so go easy on yourself if you're just starting out in trying to adopt a more positive attitude. Simply focus on developing a stronger awareness of your attitude in each moment in your daily life and begin choosing a more positive one as you start each day. It takes time to realise the full benefits of this type of mindset, but it is time well-spent and worth the effort when you do.

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