Conscious living can positively influence your life and the lives of those around you and transform your wellbeing with these inspiring tips for a positivity mindset.
Conscious Living Can Positively Influence Your Mindset
Do you wish you were more positive? Who wouldn’t when the benefits are proven for our mental and physical health?! Based on three bodies of research shows a positive attitude can:
- Improve your immune system,
- Decrease anxiety,
- Reduce negative thinking and intrusive thoughts,
- Reduce likelihood of engaging in unhealthy behaviours,
- Promote success in health, work, and relationships.
Study two: Claire Eagleson, Sarra Hayes, Andrew Mathews, Gemma Perman, Colette R. Hirsch, The power of positive thinking: Pathological worry is reduced by thought replacement in Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Behaviour Research and Therapy, Volume 78, 2016, Pages 13-18, ISSN 0005-7967.
Study three: Lyubomirsky, S., King, L., & Diener, E. (2005). The Benefits of Frequent Positive Affect: Does Happiness Lead to Success? Psychological Bulletin, 131(6), 803–855.
Pretty compelling, right?
The vital question is: how do you achieve a positive mindset?
How Do You Achieve a Positivity Mindset?
Of course believing in the power of positivity is the easy bit – the vital question is:
How do you achieve a positivity mindset?
I feel qualified to write on this subject mainly because I grew up in and was influenced by a decidedly negative home. It became my default for many years.
But I beat it.
And now I write about how I did it, for two reasons:
- I hope it will help others wanting to accomplish the same.
- For my mental health.
Here are a selection of positive posts to inspire you…
Practice Conscious Living and Switch to a Positivity Mindset
How do you practice positivity and conscious living to develop a positivity mindset and improve your wellbeing?
These tips will help you to adopt the behaviours of naturally positive people, until they positively influence your outlook and become your default.
Adopt These 11 Vital Habits of Positive People For a Happier Outlook
Surrounding yourself with positive people is one of the best things you can do for your own positivity - think of it as self-care!
Read about the characteristics of a positive person and adopt their habits today for a more positive life.
Conscious Living Means Actively Working at Being Positive
My experiences have shown me that old habits die hard, and it’s easy to slip back into an unhealthy outlook if you don’t actively work on your new positivity mindset.
Thankfully this isn’t hard for me - I love what I do because I believe in it, so it’s not a chore for me to research and write about these topics.
I consider it another form of mindful journaling - which is actually one of the best ways to live consciously. And one of the very best methods of reframing to a positive mindset, is through practicing gratitude.
212 Gratitude List Ideas to Inspire an Attitude of Gratitude
Practicing gratitude is maybe the single most powerful way to rewire your brain towards a positivity mindset.
400 Daily Affirmations to Boost Self-Esteem & Wellbeing
Manifesting, or positive affirmations are a powerful way to enhance your self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-worth.
9 Ways to Radiate Positivity and Spread Joy
9 practical ideas to radiate positivity and bring a smile to those around you!
30 Inspirational Life Lessons for Kids and Anybody Who Aspires to Be More Positive
The essential life lessons I wish my girls would heed without having to learn the hard way!
Emotional Development in Early Childhood: How to Raise Happy Kids
How to raise happy kids, because there’s really nothing more important, is there?
Being Content and Happy is as Simple as Hacking Your Happy Hormones
It’s true – you can hack your happy hormones!
This post talks you through eight different ways to do just that, and become more content and happy in the process.
400+ Positive Mindset Quotes to Give You a Sunnier Outlook
Positive mindset quotes can be hugely influential, with a surprising reason behind why they’re so powerful.
This is How to Deal With Being Snubbed - Positively
It’s never a pleasant experience but it really does happen to the best of us. Here’s how to shrug it off and deal with being snubbed - positively.
8 Ways to Improve Your Social Health and Wellbeing in 2022
Who doesn’t want to feel more socially successful? Read these tips and find out how to improve your social health and wellbeing.
The Positive Way to Stop Your Child From Sulking
Awkward or stroppy kids can wear us down quickly, but in order to reinforce our relationships rather than harming them, it's vital that we manage their moods sensitively.
Here's how to deal with a sulking child - positively.
How Toxic Positivity Can Be Harmful to Mental Health - and What to Do Instead
Positivity is almost always brilliant!
…But there’s one situation when it’s the exact opposite: toxic positivity.
Coined due to its negative impact on mental health, this kind of positivity is easy to slip into, and that’s why it’s so insidious.
Read about what toxic positivity is and what to do instead.
50 Ideas For Self-Care Sundays to Set Yourself Up For a Wonderful Week
No more excuses of not knowing what to do – here are 50 suggestions for self-care Sundays.
Social Isolation and Mental Health: How to Cope Alone or With Children
We’re all hoping lockdowns have come to an end.
Here are some good reminders here of how to cope with social isolation for any reason.
Positive Mind Positive Vibes? How to Cope With Uncertainty
If you're struggling to cope with life due to the uncertainty of a pandemic, this article explains what's going on, and how to manage the anxiety and other challenges to your mental health.
Benefits of Personal Development + How to Change Your Life in Five Simple Steps
Ready to get positive? Here are five simple steps to a healthy mindset and a happier life!
Conscious Living For a Positive Life
Read about other kinds of personal development topics and techniques you can use to keep yourself feeling your very best.
There are also more unorthodox and unproven methods, which can still have some benefits, such as manifestation journaling and working with the Human Design centers.