Life is a lot of work. How is a person expected to stay positive and motivated when the world seems to keep knocking you down? Here are some strategies from mindresilience.org:
- Laugh out loud. Tell jokes, watch a funny show. Laughter relieves stress, relaxes muscles, and boosts the immune system.
- Be playful. Play a game, do something just for the joy of it. Active video games encourage physical activity and have mental health benefits.
- Do something you enjoy every day. Share your hobbies and ideas. Sharing and helping others improves self-esteem and promotes happiness.
- Stay curious. Learn something new. Reading or learning a new skill reduces stress and keeps the mind active.
- Count your blessings. There is always something to be grateful for. Improve your sleep quality by naming the things you are grateful for while you relax before bed.
- Exercise. Workout, dance, stretch, go for a walk. Physical movement has many benefits like increasing energy levels, helping with relaxation, and improving memory.
- Enjoy nature. Discover the beauty outdoors. You don’t need to travel to appreciate nature’s beauty. Take a look right outside your window!
- Help children. By helping others, we help ourselves build confidence. Sharing the joy with someone as they experience an accomplishment is very satisfying.
- Relax. Even a brief moment of silent reflection can change your perspective and put your mind at ease. Learn some methods of meditation at mindful.org.
- Be aware of your thoughts. Listen to how you speak to yourself. Positive thinking is the key to feeling optimistic!
