10 tips to stay positive in a negative environment

It's difficult, but not impossible, to maintain an optimistic outlook while surrounded by negativity. Though it's simple to say, it's nearly impossible to put into practice. However, if you believe in the value of it, you will succeed. Over the last two years, I've been through a lot of hardship. My mood sank, and it appeared as though my life had been placed on pause. Everything seemed impossible to me and I lacked energy or passion for anything. As a result, I made the conscious decision to limit my exposure to any and all negative stimuli.

Listed below are a few pointers that I used to remain upbeat when everything and everyone around me seemed to be depressing.

The following are ten suggestions for maintaining a good outlook.

1- Be present at the moment, let go of the past, and let go of the future worries.

It's critical to take care of your physical, emotional, and spiritual needs if you want to maintain a happy outlook. When you feel good about yourself because you're healthy, fit, and in shape, it's hard for anything else to get to you.

3- Surrender: Have faith in Allah's (God's) mercy and assistance, and trust that He is looking out for your best interests.

4 -Keep a positive group of individuals around you to provide you encouragement and support.

5- Find inspiration by reading about people who have experienced difficult situations in their lives and have learned to have a good outlook in spite of it.

6- Create a habit that allows you to unwind. Deep breathing, meditation, or simply repeating positive affirmations regularly can help you achieve inner calm. Examples of affirmations include: I am safe, I feel amazing, my life is perfect, or whatever other affirmations you want.

7- Focus on what you have instead of what you lack. You should keep a thankfulness diary in which you should write down five things each day that you are grateful for. If you wait a few weeks, you'll have a big list of things to be grateful for.

8- Make an effort to understand your anxieties. Fear is most likely the root of your pessimism, therefore investigate the veracity of your worries and anxieties. In what percentage of cases did they prove to be correct? How are you going to get over your worries and who is going to help you?

Write down your thoughts, feelings, anxieties, and worries in a journal. You'll notice a difference. Make daily journaling a habit; it will be beneficial to your well-being.

10- Do what you enjoy and what makes you happy. To refuel and gain more positive energy, spend time with the people you love, travel, or go on silent retreats in nature.

What can you do to maintain an optimistic outlook while you're surrounded by pessimists?

Gratitude, the way to happiness

Gratitude means being happy and grateful all the time. It's to accept everything as it comes, gratefully, peacefully, and contentedly. Mindset that's conducive to contentment and tranquilly. My life would be full of tranquilly, peace, and pleasure if I could learn to live it in thankfulness. It's like being in a dream world.

That first time my coach suggested that I keep a thankfulness notebook to help me shift my attention from what I perceive to be lacking in my life to what I already have, and how beneficial that proved to be, is still fresh in my mind. A lot of the graces I'd previously taken for granted became apparent to me all over again. One of the things that helped me better my relationship with my mum was the appreciation diary. I wrote in my thankfulness diary about how thankful I am to still have both of my parents around because of their love and support. In the end, when I considered all of the things for which I am thankful to my mother and father, I came to the conclusion that her criticism and meddling were really simply a way for her to show her interest and concern in my life. As a result of keeping a thankfulness book and adopting an appreciation viewpoint, my relationship with my mother has improved dramatically.

Living a life filled with appreciation requires effort and practise in order to become deeply ingrained. When you practise gratitude, you'll be more aware of the blessings you receive in every moment of your life. Imagine your life without it to appreciate the importance of the things you take for granted now. You may not have realised that having access to clean, fresh water anytime you need it is a blessing, but consider what your life would be like if you had to go to considerable lengths just to get a sip. Consider the possibility that everything you've come to rely on, including water, air, sunlight, your senses, your house, your family, your health, and so on, is gone. Imagine the impact this would have on your daily life. What will be the trajectory of your life? Then consider how you'll feel if they return one by one. Sure, you'll come to appreciate their worth.

You need to stop whining if you want to adopt a grateful outlook on life. Complaining reveals a lack of appreciation for what you have. You must observe yourself and consciously make the right choice to strengthen your gratitude, either gratitude and gain the satisfaction it brings and the positive energy it brings, or complaining and accepting its negativity while also causing harm to your health and your life to strengthen your complaint.