A black dot or a white paper? The age-old pattern to understand the outlook of a person. We never see a successful person sad, they always carry a smile within themselves. The smile is, no doubt, an indicator of optimism.
By saying this, I don’t mean to contradict the fact of not facing the unpleasant situations. All one needs to do is just look for positivity, even in those negative days. Things and circumstances might not be favourable for you, on any random day, but facing it, with a full-fledged smile on your face, makes it that much easier.
Having a positive outlook is easier than you think, and its benefits are also not one, but many. Some of them are listed below:
- Self-appreciation Once an individual learns to appreciate and love themselves for who they are, it helps them grow, be confident in what they do, leading themselves to a road of happiness.
- Evaluate yourself Pause for a moment during your chaotic schedule, and evaluate your thought process, how you feel about your life and the circumstances around. Try spinning your thoughts and circumstances into positivity.
- A healthy lifestyle Try exercising and working out for 20–30 minutes in a day. It helps in reducing stress and boosting your mood. Along with that, make sure to have a healthy diet to keep your mind and body in shape.
- Friends and Family Spending time with loved ones, allows time to reflect, get different perspectives on thoughts and circumstances.
- Smile Look for the little chances to smile in your everyday routine, even during the tough circumstances. Be grateful for each moment of the life you have.
As quoted by Oprah Winfrey, ‘The greatest discovery of all time, is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude’.
Nothing to loose with a positive attitude!
Find a positive attitude with some of our book reviews below, that are available on Amazon:
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
Looking for a good read, you cannot miss this one. It makes you face the bitter truths from which you have been running all your life. It helps you understand yourself, your limitations and make you accept your own self simply the way you are. It ain’t just a hyperventilating positive guide. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
Becoming
Written by one of the most influential women of the era, Michelle Obama, the first lady of the United States of America, this book is about her own simple yet extraordinary journey. It surely inspires each one to defy all the expectations and become a person of substance. Becoming
Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are so You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be
This book, written by Rachel Hollis is a piece of motivation, to never give up. She makes you understand that it’s not only you, but others who have their lives equally messed up, thus full of encouragement to keep going. She also makes you encounter the lies you have been yourself, all this while. Girl, Wash Your Face
It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered
There are quite a lot of times when things don’t turn out the way you expect them to. In this one, Lysa Terkeurst has some real optimistic views out there. She shows readers how to live your life with assurance, and how it is for your own good when God throws an abundance of bricks at your head. It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way
Three Women
Based on years of reporting, this book written by Lisa Taddeo has received a staggering response. It confronts and exposes the inequality of female desires, which make them feel unwanted or used. This book, with its story of the three women is sure to live in your mind and heart for years. Three Women
Dare to Lead
We don’t always choose courage and dares, over comfort. This book is written wonderfully by Brene Brown, for all the people aspiring to become leaders, teaching them to dare and have courage. The name itself speaks that if you need to be a leader, it requires brave and tough work. Dare to Lead
Girl, Stop Apologising: A Shame-Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals
This is a wake-up call. A guide to own who you are and what you want. With a challenge to stop talking yourself out of your dreams, Hollis identifies the excuses to let go of, the behaviours to adopt, and the skills to acquire on the path to growth, confidence, and believing in yourself. Girl, Stop Apologising
