{"id":6323,"date":"2018-12-15T12:47:17","date_gmt":"2018-12-15T17:47:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/dreamgates\/?p=6323"},"modified":"2019-01-02T12:53:48","modified_gmt":"2019-01-02T17:53:48","slug":"the-power-of-positivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/dreamgates\/2018\/12\/the-power-of-positivity.html","title":{"rendered":"The Power of Positivity"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve probably heard that it\u2019s important to look on the bright side and not worry too much, especially when you\u2019re going through a hard time. But to people who usually think negatively, constant positivity sounds almost made up. Nevertheless, by learning how to focus on positive thinking, you will greatly improve your quality of life. After all, your happiness is dependent on you staying positive.<\/span><\/p>\n

In case you have too many negative thoughts, your brain will start creating stress and feelings of sadness. On the other hand, positivity will help you relax and be happy. Although it may sound easy and simple to just start thinking positively, it actually isn\u2019t. This is not something that you can change overnight, and it will require a lot of hard work and dedication.<\/span><\/p>\n

Understanding Self-Talk<\/strong><\/p>\n

In order to get into the practice of positive thinking you\u2019ll first need to\u00a0<\/span>understand self-talk<\/span><\/a>. This is something that you do naturally while you\u2019re awake. It\u2019s extremely important because your thoughts represent the source of your mood and emotions. This is why positive thinking usually starts with learning how to control your thoughts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Positive thinking doesn\u2019t mean that you should ignore when something bad happens to you and just hope that things will get better. It\u2019s more so approaching every challenge with a\u00a0<\/span>positive mindset<\/span><\/a>. If you can master positive self-talk, you\u2019ll start being a more productive, motivated, and confident person.<\/span><\/p>\n

Being Aware of Your Negative Feelings and Thoughts<\/strong><\/p>\n

People who practice positive thinking never run from their negative feelings or push down negative thoughts. Instead, they learn\u00a0<\/span>how to deal with them<\/span><\/a>. The first step to doing this is to completely be aware of your negative thoughts and feeling. Pay attention to exactly what it is that you\u2019re feeling and label them. Understand that negativity is also a normal part of life and that you should never let it control you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Health Benefits of Positive Thinking<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s amazing how something you have complete control over like your way of thinking can improve your quality of life. This is the reason why you should instantly start working on becoming a more positive person. Here are some of the most impressive health benefits associated with positive thinking.<\/span><\/p>\n

Strengthened Immune System<\/strong><\/p>\n

You\u2019re probably already aware of the strong connection your mind has on your body. The condition of your immune system is influenced by your thoughts and emotions. In case you\u2019re constantly going through negative thoughts and emotions your immunity will become weakened. However, your body will actually be in a much better condition to keep illnesses at bay if you practice positive thinking.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reduced Stress Levels<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s no secret that you will have to deal with a lot of stress if you focus on negativity and expect the worst case scenario in every situation you find yourself in. One of the main reasons why most people tend to become stressed is because they focus on things that they can\u2019t change. When faced with a difficult situation, it\u2019s important to figure out a way to resolve the problem as soon as possible. Don\u2019t be scared to ask for some assistance from other people, as this may help everything get resolved quicker.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keeping your stress levels low is extremely important for maintaining proper health. Keep in mind that\u00a0<\/span>chronic stress can lead to very serious health problems<\/span><\/a> including heart disease, depression, obesity, high blood pressure, anxiety, and skin problems.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stronger Relationships<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your way of thinking has a huge influence on your relationships with other people. When you practice positivity, you\u2019ll start feeling more thankful for everything in your life, including the people around you. When you start expressing these types of thoughts and feelings and let them know how much you love and appreciate them, your relationships will start becoming stronger.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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