Exercises To Be More Positive

According to recent research, Australians are more anxious and stressed out than ever before. From inflation costs to post-pandemic stressors, war threats, and unrelenting pressure at home and work, people can’t help but feel uneasy and overwhelmed.

Luckily, there are things you can do to help ease the impact of stress on your daily life. For example, you can establish a routine that supports your mental and physical well-being.

Another is to do physical and mental activities that can help you become more positive and less apprehensive.

This article gathers some simple exercises to help you relish a more positive lifestyle while successfully dealing with that feeling of restlessness that comes with living in times of uncertainty.

Physical Vs. Mental Exercises To Be More Positive

Through years of research, scientists have discovered that both physical and mental exercises impact how we see the world and our place in it. Our self-confidence increases, we have a more positive mindset, and we get sick less often.

Physical Exercises

Science tells us that physical exercise improves our overall health. We lose weight and get in shape, so our physical health gets a nice boost.

But that’s not all. When we work out regularly, we don’t just look good, we also start feeling good about ourselves as well.

Studies show that after just 15–20 minutes of exercise, your brain releases feel-good hormones or endorphins. These chemicals flow through your system and begin to lower anxiety and depression. They also improve your self-esteem, lift your mood, and enhance cognitive functions.

The best exercises you can do to be more positive are cardio-related which get your heart pumping and the blood flowing through your veins. Things such as power walking, jogging, or running; water aerobics, cycling or a group fitness class such as Zumba, circuits, or boxing will help you raise your heart rate, burn calories and enhance your feeling of accomplishment.

Also, if you do these exercises outdoors in the fresh air, you’ll get double the benefits. One study shows that working out in nature improves self-esteem, reduces stress, and makes you feel more cheerful. By comparing different exercise settings, studies showed that regular use of woods or parks for physical exercise reduced the risk of poor mental health, whereas no such pattern was found in non-natural settings like gyms.

Mental Exercises

If you’re looking for ways to be more positive-minded, there are many mental exercises you can do like creating a vision board or starting a gratitude journal. Being creative and having a personal project is uplifting for the spirit, gives you time to reflect on your wants and desires, and helps you put positive vibes out there which in turn will repay you back with the same - threefold.

By practicing these exercises, also called mental health activities, you can do a bit of soul-searching and look inward to gain a better understanding of who you are. The better you know yourself, the easier you’ll find it to navigate through life’s ups and downs.

You know what your values and principles are, so whenever you’re at a crossroads and have to make a decision, you have a clear vision of what works best for you.

There are many positive affirmations we can repeat to ourselves, and actions to take to help make life easier, some popular methods are meditation, tai chi, breathwork, or just walks on the beach.

Remember like attracts like....so in order to attract what you want, focus on 'that'. Positivity begins with your mind and thoughts, so start being aware of the voice in your head and what it's telling you. If it isn't good, stop, take a breath, and change the thought to something more acceptable to your well-being.

As simple as it may seem, changing our mindset patterns and routines can be difficult for some, so start small and work to progress in increments until it becomes a daily habit.

For strategies, support, and coaching you can contact me to help you kick off your positive wellness journey.