What you speak to yourself matters.
Thoughts have immense power. They can make or break a person.
Scientific evidence suggests that advantages of a positive state of mind include enhanced emotional health, a healthy body, and better coping mechanisms to life’s obstacles. On the other hand, a distressed state of mind can give rise to various ailments of the body and mind.
We cannot grow in life when our mind is not at peace. No matter how much effort we put into our tasks, there would be no progress.
Wherever you are, it is possible to change your circumstances, develop mental fortitude, and lead a happier life. It’s not about figuring out how to stop evil thoughts; it’s about altering how we interact with them.
Below are some of the ways by which we can help train our minds to start building a positive mindset:
Living in the present moment:
Humans tend to live either in the future or in the past. Even when we know that we have control only over the present moment, we still love dwelling amidst memories or keeping about the future.
And that is no way to live a life.
We think of the past to keep regretting the choices that we made, the failures we met with, and the unfortunate experiences we went through. We keep worrying about what the future holds and trouble our minds rather than working towards our goals and dreams in the present moment.
Being present and trying to be mindful of the events and situations at the moment helps make us happier and better deal with challenging and painful problems.
Being in the present is not only something for the sake of saying; it has proven benefits in science and behavioral studies. So next time everything seems to go south, ask yourself why you feel this sudden anger or frustration. This brings you back to the moment and helps you analyze the turbulence in your emotions and not react by instinct.
Make Foolproof Plans and Be Prepared for Every Situation:
An effective solution to everyday anxiety is to lay out realistic plans and timelines for your goals, such that it helps to live your life stress-free and not drain yourself out to accomplish them.
Well-thought and realistic plans will intrinsically motivate us to do better; thus, even if things don’t go as planned in the end, one is content that we have put in all the required efforts.
Stop Worrying About What Other People Think:
Another major issue most people struggle with is falling into the trap of continuously magnifying others’ opinions about our own life.
For instance, Priya, your cousin, keeps calling your cupcakes trashy and treats you like absolute garbage while others love it.
Although it’s easier said than done, embrace that not everyone will be happy with your achievement. Think about why you allow this one person to dictate your emotions and how their judgments of you prevent you from feeling confident about yourself. You cannot make such people happy all the time, so there is no use in losing your sleep over it.
Comparing our achievements with others can be dangerous since it can make you feel inferior to your achievements. You could feel like you don’t “measure up” on a scale that doesn’t exist!
When you compare, remind yourself that you are the only one on your road. Nobody gives you and your life as much thought as you do.
Challenging one’s beliefs:
Think of your thoughts and beliefs like this; your thoughts are like subscriptions; you can choose which subscription to continue and which to unsubscribe from.
Our beliefs are created on this basis of giving continuous attention, thought, and feeling. Unsubscribe from the ones that don’t speak to you anymore or are in line with the life goals you have decided for yourself.
Also, even the thought of changing or accepting new beliefs can be complex and daunting. But as Brienna West cleverly puts it: “Sometimes you get what you want. You also learn patience, timing, alignment, empathy, compassion, faith, perseverance, resilience, humility, trust, meaning, awareness, resistance, purpose, clarity, grief, beauty, and life. Either way, you win.”
There is healing in whoever or whatever you choose to become in the future, irrespective of what you did in the past or what happened to you.
It is one thing to evaluate yourself and another to spiral into a loop of self-degradation. One should keep challenging the belief that one is entirely responsible for something in their life. Our thoughts hold enough power to influence how we feel in the moment, the actions we take, and the choices we make. These choices and actions, no matter how small or seemingly trivial at one moment, will help us create the desired outcomes of our lives.
Be Honest With Yourself:
Being authentic to oneself is crucial. Even if you are truthful with everyone else, you cannot be fair if you are not equally honest with yourself.
Your core makes up who you are. You will always be who you are at your heart, no matter how many colors you add to try to win over the world. Your truth lies in your center.
Being honest can make life easier, less complicated, and more beautiful. You become less dependent on others and more dependent on yourself. You start loving yourself with all your flaws, and that’s the turning point toward contentment and inner peace.
You’re not Perfect:
We must be entirely sure of our capabilities and keep ourselves in high regard. But it doesn’t give us the excuse to believe we are perfect.
Every human has faults and follies, and we must recognize our own. It would only humble us and help us build a life of authenticity and integrity.
Best Things Happen Outside of Your Comfort Zone:
Our comfort zone is not a good benchmark for progress. It is because when we look at things outside our comfort zone, they may seem extremely difficult from the outside but eventually prove to be beneficial for us in the long run. Remember, the grassy path has the best views compared to the worn-out one, although it initially looks challenging to walk upon.
Here are some tips to help build a better thought- process:
- Practice stress reduction techniques, such as mindfulness meditation or aerobic exercise.
- Shift your focus to the positive emotions in daily life.
- Work to identify meaning and purpose in your life.
- Get support from others.
- Go for a walk or run in a park.
- Practice self-compassion.
In a nutshell, it should go without saying that before attempting to manage your thoughts, you must first identify them.
Almost everyone occasionally has depressing thoughts or emotional setbacks. It could be much more difficult for one to maintain control over swirling thoughts or our general mindset if we are currently going through some difficulties in our life.
Recurring intrusive thoughts are also common. Even though they can be upsetting, they frequently disappear as quickly as they arrive. The trick is to stop interacting with them at any cost and watch them go away.
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