What is simple and what comprises being difficult, have you ever wondered? I am sure this question is too simple to answer, isn’t it? However, the truth is that it is the simple things from childhood days that make us smile even today. Getting drenched in the rain, making a paper boat and trying to make it float, these things were reason enough to be happy and stay positive throughout childhood.
In fact, a particularly strong childhood memory is when we used to have frequent power cuts in the national capital. The moment power was gone in the darkest of nights, there used to be an uproar in the whole colony. Can you guess why? All the children would rejoice, fearlessly declaring to their parents that they would stay awake and have some fun. Life was amazingly simple then. Actually, it can be even today, if we get that ‘child in you’ out again. The child who is an epitome of positive thinking, who is never worried about difficulties, who is ready to go despite frequent falls and above all, who stays happy all the time.
Soulveda shares how to lead a life full of positive thinking, by simply following these top 10 practices.
#1 Follow your heart
Since childhood, you may have been conditioned to refrain from feeling, expressing and doing things like a child. Are you a kid? The nagging voice of an adult in your head asking you this question – must be all too familiar.
Interestingly however, experts vouch for following one’s heart to be healthy adults. Sometimes, it turns out to be the most refreshing thing in your life. Playing games which you used to play as a kid with your kids today is a lovely example of this. Be child-like and follow your heart. And find yourself beaming with energy and positivity.
#2 Seek friends
Having a free-flowing chat with friends counts for one of the best things a human can ever experience. Make a list of your good friends and meet them on every single opportunity life presents you with. Childhood friends are even more special, as they let you be what you used to be. Pure joy is the only expression I can think of, when describing a friendly conversation.
Seeking friends out and having friendly banter not only fills you with pleasure but also highlights the positive things in your life. The more genuine friends you have, the more positivity you are bound to have in your life.
#3 Memorize positive words
As you grow older and social pressure starts building up, you tend to undermine the positivity in you. In this hyper competitive world, losing out is often considered a bad consequence with people labeling one who loses out as a failure in no time. To counter the onslaught of negativity, always prepare and memorize selectively chosen positive words for yourself. This is commonly known as a self pep talk.
You can prepare flash cards with words that are inherently positive and optimistic in nature. Doing so will instantly fill you with positivity and give you courage to fight on in life, no matter what the setback.
#4 Savour positive moments
More often than not, we allow good moments to pass us by without crediting them for how nice they make us feel. Simple joys like your kid starting to walk for the first time, attending your child’s first school performance, eating ice lollies on a summer evening are some of the many moments that are forever gratifying in nature.
So try and make a special corner in your mind and store these positive moments for an entire lifetime. Such experiences have the power to develop a long-lasting stream of positive thoughts and emotions, which you can savour at will.
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