{"id":3235,"date":"2022-06-13T00:00:07","date_gmt":"2022-06-12T18:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifegram.org\/?p=3235"},"modified":"2022-06-13T23:23:37","modified_gmt":"2022-06-13T17:53:37","slug":"how-to-feel-optimistic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifegram.org\/how-to-feel-optimistic\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Feel Optimistic &#038; Improve Your Mood"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Here are a few ways how to feel optimistic &amp; embrace the optimistic lights from within. Optimism doesn&#8217;t just make us happier, also makes us more confident.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #ff6600;\"><em>\u201cWe don\u2019t see things as they are, we see them as we are.\u201d<\/em> &#8211; Anais Nin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Do you know that changing the way you look at things can actually change your life? &#8211; Well, yeah! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">I know that there are times when it gets hard to be happy when you think about what\u2019s going on in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">It\u2019s harder still when the people around you constantly complain about all those things that are happening. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">But if you can stay unaffected in such surroundings and try to look at the brighter side, you&#8217;ll feel lighter and happier, for sure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">To be honest, optimism doesn&#8217;t just make us feel happier. It also makes us more confident, allowing us to believe in ourselves and our ability to bring about a solution, rather than complaining about the problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5950 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifegram.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/How-To-Feel-Optimistic-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How To Feel Optimistic\" width=\"501\" height=\"752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifegram.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/How-To-Feel-Optimistic-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.lifegram.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/How-To-Feel-Optimistic-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.lifegram.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/How-To-Feel-Optimistic-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lifegram.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/How-To-Feel-Optimistic-2-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.lifegram.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/How-To-Feel-Optimistic-2.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Best_ways_how_to_feel_optimistic\">Best ways how to feel optimistic:<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#1_Change_Your_Process_Of_Thinking\">1. Change Your Process Of Thinking<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2_Recognize_Your_Negative_Thoughts\">2. Recognize Your Negative Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3_Cultivate_Positivity_Around_You\">3. Cultivate Positivity Around You<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4_Practice_Gratitude_On_A_Regular_Basis\">4. Practice Gratitude On A Regular Basis<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#5_Accept_Criticisms_In_A_Healthy_Way\">5. Accept Criticisms In A Healthy Way<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#6_Think_Of_A_Better_Future\">6. Think Of A Better Future<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#7_Choose_Your_Company_Wisely\">7. Choose Your Company Wisely<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#8_Make_Your_Mental_Health_Well-Being_A_Priority\">8. Make Your Mental Health &amp; Well-Being A Priority<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Best_ways_how_to_feel_optimistic\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Best ways how to feel optimistic:<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"1_Change_Your_Process_Of_Thinking\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">1. Change Your Process Of Thinking<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">We all have a lot of choices in life. We can either spend the day sitting at home and sulking about life or go out and meet friends for a cup of coffee. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">We can either hold on to age-old grudges or just let them go &#8211; it all depends on us.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Similarly, it&#8217;s entirely our choice if we wish to be positive in life and dream of better things or just go on living like we are. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Being an optimistic person in a negative world begins with the decision to be positive and choosing to live that life every single day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"2_Recognize_Your_Negative_Thoughts\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">2. Recognize Your Negative Thoughts<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Life is a mix of all, and it&#8217;s important to acknowledge that bad things might happen. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">There&#8217;s no point in ignoring reality, rather, the more aware we are of our negative thoughts, the better we can focus on how to deal with them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Most of the time, we try to think in black and white perspective &#8211; as in, either everything is good or bad &#8211; but the grey also exists, and it&#8217;s necessary to observe and work on that as well. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Don&#8217;t let your negative thoughts destroy your mood, instead try to see how you can take charge differently, to be happier and in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifehack.org\/articles\/lifestyle\/11-ways-make-your-mind-calm-and-peaceful.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a calmer state of mind.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"3_Cultivate_Positivity_Around_You\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">3. Cultivate Positivity Around You<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">We are social beings, and focusing just on your own happiness will surely be a selfish take on life. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">While it\u2019s not your job to make everyone happy, it doesn\u2019t hurt to perk up someone\u2019s day. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Once a day, share positive feedback with someone and see them smile. Making other people feel positive has lasting effects on your own life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Keep a gratitude journal and at the day&#8217;s end, write about one positive thing that happened to you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Make it a practice to cultivate positivity around you and you&#8217;ll see how beautifully it&#8217;ll affect your well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"4_Practice_Gratitude_On_A_Regular_Basis\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">4. Practice Gratitude On A Regular Basis<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Drawing lines from the previous point, I&#8217;ll have to tell you that thinking about all the things you have to be grateful for &#8211; from the sunshine to clean water &#8211; can give you an instant boost of optimism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Other than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifegram.org\/how-to-start-a-gratitude-journal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">keeping a gratitude journal<\/a>, you can also write a letter to someone who made a positive impact on your life &#8211; whether it\u2019s a teacher, your best friend or a stranger you met on the road, or even your mom &#8211; telling them how they made you feel alive at some point in life.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"convertful-175719\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"5_Accept_Criticisms_In_A_Healthy_Way\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">5. Accept Criticisms In A Healthy Way<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">It&#8217;s obvious that you&#8217;d not always get appreciated for the things you do. Criticisms are pretty much unavoidable &#8211; and it&#8217;s on you, how you wish to deal with it. You can either sulk about it, or take it in a healthier manner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">See if you really have a fault or not &#8211; and in case you do, try to work on it for your betterment. If not, try and let it go. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Don&#8217;t overthink about anything that hurts you. The best way to think optimistically in this situation is to understand that you can&#8217;t control what other&#8217;s have to say.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"6_Think_Of_A_Better_Future\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">6. Think Of A Better Future<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Today might not be your best day, but there&#8217;s always a better tomorrow! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Whenever I feel low, I try to think of the days when I&#8217;ll visit the mountains and wake up to see the snowclad peaks &#8211; it instantly changes my mood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">When you&#8217;re having a tough day, think of something that you&#8217;d want to do, something that would make your future look brighter and help you to deal with the ordeals of the present. &#8216;Hope&#8217; is something that keeps us alive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"7_Choose_Your_Company_Wisely\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">7. Choose Your Company Wisely<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Many a time, we surround ourselves with people who have a pessimistic way of looking at life. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Unknowingly, they end up affecting our thoughts, making us feel vulnerable and underconfident, leaving us questioning ourselves! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Hence, it&#8217;s extremely important to choose our friends wisely, and be with those who make us grow in ways unimaginable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"8_Make_Your_Mental_Health_Well-Being_A_Priority\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">8. Make Your Mental Health &amp; Well-Being A Priority<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">The last few months have changed our lives drastically, leading to a mental pandemic as well. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">The isolation, fear, uncertainty, and economic turmoil that people are facing around the world is a breeding ground for psychological distress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Given the current state of our world, there has never been a more important time for us to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifegram.org\/category\/mentalhealth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">take care of our mental health<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">We know that the mind and body are connected. If you ignore one, the other one suffers equally as much. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Research has found that taking care of ourselves physically and mentally can influence our happiness, making a positive impact on our brains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Looking after your mind and body means creating a daily self-care ritual, consisting of eating healthy foods, exercising, meditating, doing yoga, staying connected with friends, journaling, reading, and practicing affirmations, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Even in the most challenging of times, it is always possible to find something to be grateful for and look at life optimistically. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">By choosing to focus on what is good in your life and what makes you happy, you will grow stronger in the face of adversity.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are a few ways how to feel optimistic &amp; embrace the optimistic lights from within. 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