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Six Ways to be Positive in Any Situation

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Modify Your Thoughts – Be conscious of your thoughts. Especially, when life just isn't going the way you want it. The moment you see that you are diving into frustration, agony, sorrow and low self-esteem – simply change or modify your thoughts, by thinking about something completely unrelated. This will break the pattern of self-pity, mind-created stories, and negative downwards into your mind. What makes us different from other mammals (animals) is our ability to control our thoughts and think for ourselves at least.

Learn the Lesson – There is a lesson to be learned from every situation. No matter how unfortunate the situation may appear, simply recognize the beautiful lessons from each situation coming in your way. It is much likely that many a time lessons are expensive, but remember that every problem is a learning opportunity and one must learn from it. You may have made a mistake, but now you can understand and accept it and continue, knowing that you will act in the different (i.e. positive) way to tackle that particular situation. Understand this and be appreciative and adaptive for the experience.

Attitude Matters – You cannot be both angry and grateful at the same time. At such situation, start counting the blessings and miracles in your life so far. You will find more and more as you start thinking of such nice moments in your life. Provided, you can be completely positive while thinking about this in the worst situation or worst time you are going through. Just think of and realize how lucky you are and all the abundance in your life.

Positive Affirmations & Visualization – Practice seeing yourself in a positive and confident light. Do this whenever you have a few minutes (examples; Waiting for a friend, sitting on the bus, riding an elevator.) Self-affirmations (list of positive statements about yourself and your self-image) are another simple and powerful tool to train your subconscious to see yourself in a positive light. This is important, as many of us can be so hard on ourselves though social conditioning. I am guilty of being extra tough on myself, but have learned over time to recognize my gifts rather than finding false and self-imposed inadequacies and inabilities.

Inventory of Memories – Keep an inventory (collection) of memories that can immediately make you smile. Occasions where you felt happy, appreciative and cheerful, when you were at peace with the world. Whenever you are in a negative frame of mind, consciously and deliberately pick up any leaf out of this inventory and dwell on it. Recalling and enjoying those happy moments just by thinking of them gives a balanced perspective to your situation. You realize that what appears negative today will change tomorrow. Nothing stays the same.

Stop Criticizing – Change your approach and attitude towards other beings. See if you can stop criticizing others and situations. Our cultural conditioning teaches us to find flaws and problems at all times. Change your mind from fault-finding to appreciation-finding. It will give you great pleasure as you are getting only positive vibes from the universe while you are thinking like this (i.e. in the positive light).

The fact is that whether you are positive or negative, the situation does not change. So, why not to be positive in every situations of our life? It might be hard and unrealistic while somebody is thinking it practically, but I will suggest at least try for that once in life, and I bet you on this, you will never even think to stop thinking Positive.