10 Tips for Staying Positive in Negative Situations

I am not a guru on positivity, but I do practice making “positivity” a key factor in my everyday life. Every day the world seems to get crazier. You turn on the news, and you hear such horrible stories. You look around, and maybe your environment does not help you think positively. But one thing to always remember is that in the mist of all the craziness, there are an even greater amount of people doing kind acts.

Think to yourself how many days have you actually had a “terrible tragedy” happen to you? To some it might be many days depending on your situation, but to others we live today with minor problems. Take time to look at your life, and see if the good days actually outweigh the bad days. Every time and every day you do something good you are already making your environment and the world better.

Do not forget all the good that goes on. To all the people doing negative actions, karma will always be there.

Here are 10 tips I use to stay positive. I hope this can inspire you to be a little bit more positive every day.

1. Smile

It may seem dumb but smiling can help boost how you are feeling!

2. Remind yourself that things will always get better.

There were a few points in my life where I wanted to give up but I didn’t. Now I am at a better point in my life. I am glad I stuck it out.

3. Breathe in, Breathe out

Take deep breathes when you are feeling frustrated or about to burst. It is always good to calm down, and think twice about what you are about to say or do. You might end up hurting someone else or even yourself.

4. Take a meditation or yoga class

You can learn a thing or two about being clam and being in the moment. Check on YouTube for mediation/yoga videos, check if your local library offers free classes, and sometimes Oprah & Deepak have 21-day mediation challenges for free (https://chopracentermeditation.com/).

5. The thoughts you think about today can affect your future.

I am a strong believer that your thoughts create the life around you. That’s why I like to think positive thoughts to continue to attract positive situations in my life!

6.  Do random acts of kindness

I know this sounds like kindergarten, but helping others can up lift your day! Imagine helping others and all the smiling faces you will see! Just thinking about that makes me feel better! It can be small things such as helping someone at your job, opening a door, giving to a homeless person, or paying for someone’s coffee at Starbucks!

7.  Volunteer at soup kitchens, animal shelters etc.

Volunteer in something that you will enjoy, and at the same time you will be making the world better!

8. Be grateful

With all the negative situations going on remember to be grateful for where you are in life. If you were better than you were a year ago, or even a day ago that is something to be grateful about!

9. Be thankful

Count your blessings! Be thankful of small things such as being able to eat, walk, and pay your bills (even if you are late sometimes J). Thank the oxygen that you can breathe! Thank the universe that you are still alive!

10. Embrace the struggle

Sometimes you are faced with tough challenges or road blocks but that is okay. Remind yourself that sometimes it is not a road block, it is just life rerouting you into a better direction.

USE NEGATIVE ENERGY TO TURN IT INTO POSITIVE ENERGY FOR A BETTER OUTCOME!