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Finding
Your Optimistic Side
You'll have to admit that you've probably poked fun at that one
person in your group who always tries to see the good in everything. Their
optimism is alluring, but it can seem unrealistic when you're used to being
practical and you're used to being a little more cynical about your life's
progress. But what's the use of thinking the worst of your life and its
direction? If you've already achieved your goals and your dreams, there's really
no need to change the way you think. But if you're not happy and you're not
where you want to be, maybe a change of mind is in order.
Always Look on the Bright Side
When you first try to look at the bright side of your days, it might seem a
little silly. You may be so used to looking for flaws in things that to do
otherwise seems a little insane. But there are ways to slowly ease your way into
optimism. The first thing you can do is to write down every negative thought you
have. When you begin, you might notice that you are doing this quite frequently,
and that's okay. There's no judgment in this exercise; you just want to begin to
notice what direction your thinking is heading during more times of the day.
After a few days of this, take some time to look over your notes. There will
probably be some things you think that are repeated again and again. Highlight
these because you will want to figure out a new way to look at this particular
situation. Reverse the phrase completely to see how that sounds to you. For
example, if you find that you were thinking, "My job is so boring"
most of the time, try changing the thought to, "I need more challenges in
my work." While this doesn't negate the fact that your job may not be as
exciting as you want it to be, it also gives you a clear direction as to what
you can do about it, ask your boss for more challenging work. Instead of simply
complaining about what is wrong with your situation, optimism can teach you to
look for solutions.
Practicing Optimism with Strangers
One of the more difficult parts for some people is bringing this new thinking
out into the open. While optimism is easy to practice on your own, when you're
faced with someone who isn't naturally 'half glass full,' you can have some
discomfort sticking with your new though processes. To get your feet wet, try
talking to complete strangers about what a lovely day it is. And if it's
raining, find a way to make the rain a good thing to talk about. You might just
inspire someone else to see things your way.
Compliment people who you see on the street when you see things they are wearing
that are lovely. Everyone likes to hear something positive about themselves and
you'll probably inspire someone to return the favor.
Optimism is easy to practice and it certainly makes life a lot less boring. When
you make a game of seeing how great your life is instead of trying to find
everything that's wrong, you might find out that you already have the perfect
life.
Sean Rasmussen enjoys lifestyle and mindset. He is a stock market, property
investor and internet marketer. His blog at http://www.seanrasmussen.com
deals with success communication and the benefits of good lifestyle and a strong
mindset.
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