Feeling Down? Here’s 5 simple mindset tweaks that’ll put a spring in your step

Ever feel kinda blah and wish you had something better to say about the day than a mumbled ‘fine’ when someone asks you how you are?

The solution might be simpler than you think… Just a few tweaks could be all it takes!

Our attitudes really do control everything. When we’re not feeling great about our lives or how the day is going, everything can seem to go downhill.  Like the universe is against us…

Problem is, life isn’t a steady thing. You might have one really good day followed by another equally bad, even when you’re doing everything right.

With so many things outside of your control from the weather to politics, it might seem impossible to ever truly feel good about the world.

The answer lies in your thinking. By being able to steer your mind to think more positively, you’ll find that your entire outlook changes.

So, how do you tweak your brain to make positive thinking a habit?

Rephrase

The obvious answer is to use more positive words. The words you choose really do matter!

Instead of reacting in an automatic negative way, either out loud or in your head, try to find a better way to say things.  For example, work isn’t grueling so much as it might have interesting challenges.

While this might seem artificial and forced at first, the more you work to rephrase things, the easier it will be to find a more positive spin.

Reframe

How many times have you talked about “having to do” something. This alone has a negative connotation, as though you’re being forced into something you don’t want to do.

Instead, drop the “have to” in this context, and insert “get to” instead. You don’t have to do a presentation by Friday. You get to do one.

Hear the difference? This is how you turn a chore into an opportunity.

Reorient

Sure, some genius project might turn into a dismal failure. Not everything you attempt is going to turn out exactly the way you’d like it to.

Rather than focus on the less than stellar result, try changing your focus. How else could you attempt this? It might be time to shift to a slightly different method or goal.

Relax

It’s so hard to be positive when you’re absolutely exhausted and feeling like you’re in over your head.

Sometimes the best way to cultivate better self-talk is to cut yourself some slack and take a break. Things will look brighter when you can come back refreshed.

Reassess

Being positive should never be about closing your eyes to tragedy or injustice. Bad things are going to happen in the world.

But someone with a positive attitude will be able to look beyond the tragedy to the next step. Positivity finds solutions where others only see problems.