Positive Thinking…Make it a Habit

You may have heard the saying that ‘negativity is contagious.’ Well, that statement is true for positivity too! Once you get into the habit of positive thinking…thinking about the best case scenario, the worst case will eventually start fading into the background.

Positive thinking doesn’t mean that you keep your head in the sand and ignore life’s less pleasant situations. Positive thinking just means that you approach unpleasantness in a more positive and productive way. You think the best is going to happen, not the worst.

Health benefits of Positive Thinking

• Increase in a healthy life span
• Minimal chances of depression
• Minimal distress levels
• Resistance to common cold
• Psychological and physical well-being
• Improved cardiovascular health

Positivity may seem like a very simple thought, but it is one that can benefit you immensely. Wondering how does that happen?

Benefits in Daily Life:

1) Positivity broadens your sense of possibility. You tend to see a brighter future for yourself if you get into this habit.

2) Positive thinking releases a chemical called dopamine in your brain. This increases your cognitive functioning, learning, attention and memory.

3) Research has indicated that positivity builds creativity because it removes inhibitions and lets you try out your ideas.

4) Another obvious but surprising benefit is that it helps you develop social skills as you become more and more confident in your abilities.

5) Positivity is like a real friend, and it will stay by your side even the difficult times. It will help guide you through to a better tomorrow.

6) A less known fact is that positive thinking can actually contribute in building up your immunity and helping your body fight diseases.

7) Another fact is that it helps you stick to a healthier lifestyle and develop a genuine love for your body.

8) Many of us struggle with organisational skills. But if you develop a positive mindset then your thoughts will be more organised, and that will translate to your work and living space as well.

9) Stuck in a rut? Feel that life is passing you by? Positive thinking is the answer! It gets you out of your head and back into your life.

10) Remember, we mentioned that positivity is contagious…the benefit of that is, you make all the people around you happier!

11) A tough decision made with a negative mindset can only go wrong. Envelope your thoughts with positivity and things will start to go right.

12) And last but not the least…Staying positive is the biggest stress-buster!

How to Make it a Habit

Find ways to build positive emotions into your life — whether it is through meditation, writing, playing, or anything else. One of the best ways of reinforcing positive thoughts in your mind is by putting them down on paper.

At Chinmaya Upahar, we have some unique and wonderful notepads and notebooks which will help you!