In life, they say that change is the most permanent thing. It is a series of ups and downs like a turning wheel. Sometimes we are right on top, but sometimes we are right at the bottom. When we are at the bottom it can feel like we are never, ever going to get back up again. The good thing is, as the wheel turns, we can get back up and start feeling happy again.
During tough times, it is easy to get our spirits and attitudes dragged all the way down, but it is important not to lose the shine in our souls because no adversity is permanent. That is why we should always keep a positive mindset. Follow these pointers to help lift yourself back up when you are feeling down:
Appreciate the good things around you.
The tough part of life is just one part of life. You need to look at the bigger picture and look at where your life has its positive side. Have you ever heard of people telling others to look at the glass half-full and not half-empty? That is exactly what you should do.
Take a walk and let it slow you down.
Go out and stop and smell the flowers. Physical movement or exercise can definitely lift you up when you are feeling down. If you go out, whether it is for walking, running, or shopping, you put your mind in a temporary state of rest from stress by diverting your attention to other things that you actually see and not just think about. Give your eyes new things to see.
Be excited about the good things that could happen to you.
Dreams do come true, and today’s adversities won’t last forever. Tomorrow is another day. Keep looking ahead and envisioning how it will be when you are past the rocky phase. Look at the future so that your mind will cooperate and help you find ways to get there. Even during adversity, keep working hard to get where you want to be. Do not let tough times stop you from accomplishing your goals and reaching for that star. Be excited about getting there, getting unstuck from a tough situation and finally getting to where your dreams are.
Look back at where you were and where you are now.
Chances are, even if right now you feel that you are in the deepest, darkest sink hole ever, you have probably been in worse situations before. Be grateful that you have survived the first ones. If you made it past those, you will for sure make it this time around. Nothing is impossible.
Know that being positive is a state of mind.
Most of the time it is all mental. We become happy depending on the thoughts that we have, and we become positive if we have positive thoughts. Keep that positive state of mind since negativity will not help solve any problems. If you are positive, at least you will be positive enough to try out new solutions to solve problems, and be calm enough to brainstorm and find these solutions.
Remember that in situations beyond your control, the only thing that you can control is your reactions. While being helpless or playing victim may be your initial reaction to a stressful phase in life, you should do your best to fight to stay positive. Being positive may not immediately take you out of a stressful situation, but it will definitely help you find ways to overcome a tough situation. A bright and happy soul is a great ally in getting back on top of the wheel again.
