How to develop an optimistic approach to life even with negativity around?
Abhi Golhar
As a speaker and Managing Partner of Meridian 84, we equip business leaders and high performers to win the game of doubt and accelerate profitable growth and innovation.
We all have our ups and downs in life, but it's important to find the positive. It can be hard sometimes when we feel down or discouraged about how things went today-but if you give up on your goals then there will never be anything else for yourself.
A lot of people are either naturally optimistic or skeptical towards new ideas/concepts; however this just means they should focus more energy into looking at both sides rather than taking one side over another because everything has its benefits no matter what perspective someone takes.
Hope is not a given right, it must be earned. You cannot just expect yourself to have hope when things are tough because this takes time and effort on your part in making the best out of every situation that life throws at you.
Maintaining an optimistic attitude will only get someone so far; however finding hope within oneself can lead one down an entirely different path than what they were before which could end up being more fulfilling as well as emotionally stable regardless if circumstances seem bleak or bright.
So how do you develop an optimistic approach even with so much negativity around?
Focus on what brings you joy:?
Happiness is something that most of us strive for. We all want to be happy and enjoy life, but sometimes it's hard when bad things happen; like losing a loved one or breaking an instrument on stage at least once in your lifetime! However you can find happiness by taking small moments with great care because those are the memories which will last longer than anything else - even if everything seems negative right now. So instead try looking within yourself first before searching outside.
Acknowledge your emotions:?
Emotions are a part of life, and it is important to recognize them. It may seem hard at first but if you care about your emotions enough then others will too! We all have these feelings inside us that just need some attention in order for them not be neglected anymore - give yourself credit when this happens because neglecting any kind feeling can lead down an extremely harmful path where pent-up anger or sadness has been left unfulfilled until finally bursting out without warning; disrupting our entire lives around us while doing nothing wrong ourselves.
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Imagine the best future self:
You are dreaming of your perfect future and you know what it will be like. You can feel how good things are going to be in the next coming years, so write down everything that comes into mind when thinking about this idealized version of yourself -the goals you have set for yourself now as well as all those little details which make up who we want ourselves or our lives to become. Make every detail vivid; think big picture thoughts too: imagine where each new personal accomplishment might take place.
Look for solutions, not problems:?
Bad things happen, but they don't have to capture all your attention every time. It is easier said than done sometimes- it can be hard to tear yourself away from an issue even when there are many other distractions available in life. But this isn’t just a personal struggle; bad events affect everyone around you and force themselves into every facet of our lives whether we like them or not so keep focused on finding solutions because no one else will step up if you decide not to.
Do something for someone else:
It's really quite simple, really. You just have to make kindness a habit and you'll feel happier in no time at all! It helps if it becomes something that is natural for us because then we know how good our actions can do when given the chance - even without thinking about them too much or trying hard whatsoever- which makes life more worthwhile than ever before since each day offers new opportunities where kind gestures may happen unexpectedly but still provide gratifying results anyways.
Bottom line
Optimism is a powerful emotion that can help you through any negative thoughts. It comes with positivity and allows sadness to wholesome experiences, allowing for fulfillment in life! Optimists are allowed to have their sad moments too because optimism teaches them how important it is not to let anything dent what's already been accomplished or given up on during these trying times. It also helps people accept who they really want/need themselves to be.