The Power of a Positive Mindset

The power of positive thinking has been shown to have many physical and mental benefits. A positive mindset can give you more confidence, improve your mood and increase productivity. It could also help reduce the likelihood of developing conditions such as hypertension and some stress-related disorders.

Here are 7 easy tips for adopting a positive mindset:

1. Start each day with a positive affirmation.
2. Keep a daily gratitude journal and write down three things you're thankful for each day.
3. Try to find a bit of humour in bad situations.
4. Turn failures into lessons, so you don’t make the same mistakes again.
5. Transform negative self-talk into positive self-talk.
6. Focus on the present rather than stressing about the past or future.
7. Surround yourself with friends, mentors and co-workers who lift you up.

Not sure where to get started? Try one of these 7 positive affirmations to start your day:

     Today is a great day.

     I will be present in every moment.

     I have the power to create change.

     I focus my mind.

     I nourish my body.

     I feed my soul.

     I can. I will. End of story.