{"id":36548,"date":"2015-11-05T21:52:31","date_gmt":"2015-11-06T05:52:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/?p=36548"},"modified":"2015-11-09T16:13:20","modified_gmt":"2015-11-10T00:13:20","slug":"optimist-5-ways-maintain-positive-disposition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/optimist-5-ways-maintain-positive-disposition\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Be an Optimist: 5 Ways to Maintain a Positive Disposition"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201cA pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.\u201d ~ Winston S. Churchill<\/strong><\/p>\n

When we hear the word optimism, the first thing that will probably come to your mind is the phrase \u201cwhen life gives you lemons, make lemonade,\u201d<\/em> or \u201csee the glass half-full rather than half empty\u201d<\/em>. But if we experience a lot of problems, becoming an optimist is easier said than done. Though it can be challenging to stay optimistic, we need to help ourselves to stay positive so that we can think more clearly and find ways to overcome our trials. But how do we exactly shift our perspective? Consider the following tips:<\/p>\n

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  1. Re-program your mind.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    “I can\u2019t do this.”<\/em><\/p>\n

    “My problems seem unending.”<\/em><\/p>\n

    “It feels like no one loves me.”<\/em><\/p>\n

    And other negative statements that seems to fill your mind and heart each day.<\/p>\n

    Remember that your worst enemy is no one else but yourself. Each time you find yourself thinking negatively, try to counteract it by filling your mind with positive thoughts. If your problems started to fill your mind, just know that everything will be fine and that each challenge has a corresponding solution. Outweigh your negative thoughts with positive ones.<\/p>\n

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    1. Use positive affirmations:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Even if you\u2019re not aware of it, a lot of us are familiar with positive affirmations. Here are some that you can use each morning to make your day brighter and more positive:<\/p>\n

      “Life is giving me everything that\u2019s necessary for my own good.”<\/em><\/p>\n

      “I\u2019m facing this day with a healthy body and positive mind.”<\/em><\/p>\n

      “I see the blessings in the challenges I face.”<\/em><\/p>\n

      “I put more attention on things that are good for me.”<\/em><\/p>\n

      “I choose to be happy today.”<\/em><\/p>\n

      “I endure almost everything.”<\/em><\/p>\n

      It\u2019s more advisable to write these affirmations on a piece of paper and post it near your bed, so that it is the last thing you see before you sleep at night and the first thing you see when you wake up in the morning. You can also create your own affirmations that match your needs. When you do so, remember these two things:<\/p>\n