3 Ways to Harness the Power of Positive Thinking

Positive thinking has been proven to help you live longer, create more success, improve your immune system, lower your blood pressure, and enhance your social life. So how do you stay positive when times are difficult?

Focus on the positive things in your life.

Neurons that fire together wire together. If you focus on positive things, your brain will start to wire itself for positivity. Make a list of things you're grateful for each day, and refer back to it when you need a pick-me-up.

Change your inner dialogue.

What we say to ourselves matters. If you find yourself constantly thinking negative thoughts, change the conversation! Start saying positive affirmations out loud (or even in your head) each day. Something as simple as "I am capable" or "I am confident" can make a world of difference.

Surround yourself with positive people.

When you're surrounded by negativity, it can be difficult to stay positive yourself. But if you surround yourself with positive people, they will help lift you up and remind you of the good things in life. Maybe you have a friend who is always making you laugh, or maybe you have a family member who is always supportive. Whatever it is, make sure to surround yourself with positive people who will help you stay positive even when times are tough.

These are just a few ways that you can stay positive when times are hard and keep moving forward. Remember that positivity is key and that anything is possible if you believe in yourself!

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RACHEL DEALTO

Rachel DeAlto is a keynote speaker on communication, leadership, team building, and more. She’s on a mission to connect people to their most powerful resource—each other.