History has shown that those with
an optimistic outlook on life are the ones who usually find the most success.
For me,
changing my negative mental attitude to a positive one resulted in a completely
different lifestyle, both personally and professionally. When I changed my
mindset and increased my positive attitude, I went from multiple failed startups and a
depressed state to starting a successful business.
Here are
five tips that have helped me release my negative mentality and become more
positive:
1. Express gratitude
One of the easiest ways to
increase your positiveness is to express gratitude. Being thankful for what you
currently have immediately releases any negativity that you might be holding
onto. Gratitude instantly puts you in touch with the feeling of love. Where
love resides, fear and all other negative emotions cannot.
The best and most effective way
to implement gratitude in your life is to express it every morning. Upon waking
up, express 10 things you are grateful for. This list can either be spoken out
loud or within the confines of your mind, but they must be detailed and come
from your heart. Closing your eyes can further help you feel gratitude.
2. Be a giver
Many times, negative feelings can
be caused by focusing on the perceived negative aspects of your life. You can
instantly shift this feeling by giving unconditionally to others.
Share your skills with the people
around you. If someone is looking for advice, help them out. Do not hesitate or
doubt your value. Even the smallest of gestures or thoughts shared can cause a
massive shift in another individual's perspective.
3. Control your breath
It has been said that those who
have the ability to control their breath have the ability to control their
life. In many aspects, this statement is very true. Look back to a time when
you lost control. What happened to your breathing pattern? In anger, your
breath became short and quick. If you control your breath, you can understand
and change your negative emotions.
Either in
a quiet space or during meditation, practice following your breathing. As you
take a breath in (through your nose), feel the air enter your body and go deep
into your lungs. As it hits the deepest part of your lungs, feel it slowly
leave your body (through your mouth) and release any and all tension.
4. Visualize Success
Tapping into your ability to
visualize or imagine can be used as a powerful tool to become more positive.
Many of the world's greatest minds, including Oprah Winfrey, Will Smith, Tiger
Woods and Arnold Schwarzenegger, have been known to use the power of
visualization to attract what they desire throughout life, so why aren't you?
Begin by
closing your eyes. Think of a positive event that occurred in your past. In
your mind's eye, see the event exactly as it happened. Place yourself within
the event and feel the positive emotions as they occurred. When you open your
eyes, allow yourself to stay in this positive state. The effects of
visualization can be multiplied if meditation is practiced beforehand.
5. Meditate
Meditation is one of the most
effective ways to increase your positivity. The practice of meditation expands
awareness within the individual and allows for a clear connection between mind,
body and soul. Through meditation, you can learn to release negative emotions
that are holding you back and connect with your higher self.
Find a
quiet and comfortable place to sit, lie down or do whatever feels right to you.
Close your eyes, take a few deep breaths and allow yourself to relax. While
breathing deeply, feel yourself letting go of all the emotions you are holding
onto. With each breathe, let go a little more. As you let go, realize everything
around you is made of love and allow yourself to live within this love.
If you
implement these tactics and practice these techniques, you will be connected to
the flow of life and you will find more "luck" than you ever have
before.
Please feel free to share this
with your team. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me
directly at 803-391-6268.
I believe in you!
Susan Cipolla~
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