Power of positive thoughts

Saswati Sarma

(sarmasaswati9@gmail.com)

''The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude." Can we smile at challenges and say "hello" instead of asking 'why me? Yes, undoubtedly. Life is incomplete without challenges because we grow when we face them. The more we are about to level up, the harder they become. Sometimes, we forget to appreciate the blessings that most deserve our gratitude. When we acknowledge how fortunate we are, and feel happy for what we already have while working hard for what we want, God gives us more reasons to be grateful. To be honest, most of our problems get solved when we follow the path of gratitude. Only then do things fall into place. Don't they?

Our struggles reveal the brave person we never thought we could become. However, most people spend a lifetime adopting a pessimistic attitude at the unwanted speed-breakers of life. A positive outlook on life is one of the most powerful assets we can have. Dear readers, is it possible for you to approach unpleasantness more positively and productively? Of course, anybody can do it!

Positive thinking is a mental and emotional attitude that focuses on the bright side of life. Its power is incredible! Positive thinking has a significant impact on mental, emotional and physical health. The pessimists will say that having a positive mindset means ignoring reality. No, it cannot be. It means approaching the good and the bad situations in life with the belief that things will fall into place. It helps a person practise good actions at any given moment.

Studies have stated that people with an optimistic outlook are more likely to lead and live a healthy lifestyle since they hold a more optimistic view of the future. It's all about choices. To live in a better world, we all can choose to become better than what we are now. Positive thinking enhances positive energy vibration, keeps people happy and attains success with confidence. None can do better in sorting out negative thoughts and spreading positivity all over than a positive person.

Positive thinking leads to better health. We relieve ourselves from vulnerable illness by refraining from negative thoughts like frustration, stress and anxiety that can build an immune system that permits us to fight off whatever bug is going around. Ailments like cold, influenza etc., can also be battled strongly if one is in a positive mindset. Negative thoughts can weaken one's immune response. Positive thoughts and behaviours leave people more confident in self-acceptance and fight depression.

"A loving person lives in a loving world. A hostile person lives in a hostile world. Everyone you meet is your mirror." Positive and negative thinking are both contagious. Every single person has a constant need for love, happiness and acceptance. However, people often fall victim to outbursts, anger, fear or dislikes. Thought is energy. By having thoughts in our minds and by concentrating on them, we become powerful. It is common to hear people say "think positive" to those who feel down. Most people do not take these words seriously. They don't consider them effectively either. Researches have shown that optimists are far more likely to be high achievers, enjoy physical health and suffer less anxiety and depression than pessimists. Why does it happen? It is because optimists persevere in the face of failures, and this confidence and resilience often become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

A positive attitude awakens happiness. One does not have to be rich or achieve goals to be happy. It is just a matter of attitude. Happiness doesn't depend on external causes, but it comes from within. Thinking positive helps us accomplish our dreams and goals, and all our tasks turn out to be easier to fulfil. It pushes an individual forward, encourages him and helps him overcome obstacles. If we adopt a positive attitude, we will have a better opinion of ourselves. It means a sense of self-esteem that maintains our dignity. The mind has a strong effect on the body and health. People who think positively are usually more energetic and healthy than people who think negatively.

A positive mindset always helps us sail through the difficult phases of life easily. Positive thinking is a way of living life with comfort. It is beyond efficacious. It usually starts with self-talk and affirmations. One needs to change one's attitude and believe that success is on the way. One needs to implement positive techniques that help one learn from failures. So let's embrace life and say, "Hey life, bring it on!"