16 EASY WAYS ON HOW TO OVERCOME NEGATIVE MINDSET

Are you the kind of person who expects the worst so that you wont be disappointed when it happens? Expecting failure and betrayal, seeing downsides where others don't, even seeing positives as negatives; all these is bad mentality but you can overcome it little by little using the below tactics.

1.      Think twice before you Act or Talk

Look at problems logically.  Don’t let your emotion take over, you may do or say things that you might regret later.  Before you act, think of the consequences first.  When someone provokes you and you feel that you might answer in a bad way, then learn to hold your tongue.  I know there are people who think that keeping quiet or restraining from acting is a sign of being a coward, but that is not true; it actually shows a positive side in you. 

2.      Be easy on yourself

It is easy to feel bad if your ego is hurt.  If you do not give too much attention to your ego and are able to laugh at yourself; you can turn embarrassing moments into opportunities for giving joy to yourself and others.

3.      Help Someone

There are people who don’t like doing anything for free, you believe that for you to help someone you must be paid for it.  Take the focus away from you and do something nice for another person. It is so fulfilling and it makes you feel better. 

4.      Meditate or Exercise

It helps you relax and brings you to the present moment.  It drives your focus away from your thoughts and brings your attention to your breath. 

5.      No one is perfect, so let yourself move forward

We all make mistakes so don’t dwell on your mistakes.  I know you will feel terrible after doing a mistake but don’t dwell there, learn from your mistakes and move on.

6.      Smile

I know you are asking yourself how smile can overcome negative thoughts; this is how it happens, smile makes you feel lighter and it helps change your mood and relieve stress.  

7.      Try and be around positive people

It is true that if all the time you are around positive people who are optimistic then I tell you your mindset will eventually change and you will start seeing things in a different perspective.

8.      Do not play the victim all the time, You create your life so take responsibility

Are you the kind of person who keeps on blaming other people for your mistakes? Stop that and know that you have a role to play in order to shape your life. 

9.      Do not Concentrate on what other people say or think about you

By bothering about what other people think or say about you, may end up forcing you to try pleasing them.  It is hard to please other people and you will end up being frustrated and with low self esteem. 

10.  List things that you are grateful for

Be Grateful in what you have today.  Learn to utilize what you have in your hands and make use of it in the most constructive way. 

It doesn't matter what your circumstances are at the present moment. Think positively, expect only favorable results and situations, and circumstances will change accordingly.  Being grateful helps appreciate what you already have.

11.  Use Positive Words in your Inner dialogue

Your inner dialogues are very important because if you can change them to be positive then am sure you will learn to also use positive words when talking with others.  Always use the right words when talking to people.  The words you use on a daily basis have a major impact on your attitude and moods.

12.  Keep your sense of humor

Laugh at and with yourself when possible. It will entertain you and your mind will be clearer. 

13.  Avoid everything that can affect you badly

Do your friends put you in a bad mood all the time or do they hurt you without minding of your feelings? If the answer is “Yes” then avoid them because they are ruining your life. 

14.  You always Have Choices

Learn to have alternatives in case your first option doesn’t work out.  For example if your family is negative, you can choose to live away from them or at least see them less often. If your friends are negative, you can simply refuse to be with them. This will definitely be beneficial because then nobody will reinforce your negative beliefs and thus cause your negative attitude.

15.  Sing

Are you a terrible singer? It actually doesn’t matter, it is even better that way because you will have a chance to laugh at yourself for the terrible voice and that releases stress.  When we sing, we show our feelings and this provides an amazing stress relief.

16.  Read Some Positive Quotes

Reading positive quotes can be quite inspiring and this will help boost your mood. 

Don’t dwell on negative predictions so that you can feel important; the “I told you so” syndrome.  Try out the above tips and you will realize that your mind will start feeling lighter.