Positive Mindset in the New Year

Most people in my life can confirm that I have always been pretty happy-go-lucky, or have a natural positive attitude. While I agree that has been true for a large part of my life, I’m finding that having a positive mindset has been challenging as I get older and have more responsibilities. Being aware of this change in myself has lead to putting more effort into keeping up that positivity (because I feel better that way) and I want to share those tips with you to start your New Year off right!

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Don’t Fake It.

First off, don’t act like your happy when you’re not. Being positive doesn’t mean you’re always happy and smiling. It just means you have the mindset to find solutions, to see a light in dreary situation, and to make the best of what you have. For me, the best way to stay positive is to get things that are affecting me negatively off of my chest. I have two main people that I vent to, my mom and my husband, and talking things through with them always relieves stress and helps clear my mind for a more positive mindset in all other areas of my life. Find your people, more than one, that you can trust to listen. Make sure they know you need to vent by communicating that clearly beforehand. You don’t want the negative energy you’re releasing to affect their mindset so be mindful of that as well.

Limit Your Screen Time.

Let’s be honest, social media has become a very negative space. Lots of people use it as a place to be mean because they can hide behind their device. I have different experiences on different platforms and here is why. I have a private account for family/friends that brings me joy through fun photos and catching up messages. This is where I post my kids’ pictures, but also where I share my values. It can be a place where I feel more negative when I see things that don’t align with my beliefs or just petty things that bother me. I choose to use this account less often because of this, but also keep it because I love my circle and want to stay close with them. Staying away or unfollowing feeds (but staying friends) is one way to keep your mindset positive.

That being said, I have a public account that I control completely. When I scroll through my feed and see something I don’t like, I remove that account from my feed. If does not bring me joy it has no place in my face. I’m not sure where this idea came from that you have to deal with people’s BS online. You absolutely have the right to ignore or block negativity. Which brings me to my next tip about changing your environment.

Change Your Environment.

You become who you surround yourself with. So, whether it’s online or in person, family, friends, coworkers, try to find people who lift you up and keep it light. Remember, you have those select people in your life you can trust to listen when you need it. Everyone else should bring good vibes to your table. My suggestion is to limit your time with those you HAVE to deal with and simply end relationships that are toxic. Making better choices for your own mental health over another person’s mental health isn’t something you should feel bad about. When I end a relationship like this, I just send them some of my positive energy in spirit and hope they find their own way someday.

Another way to improve your positive mindset, is to change your physical environment. For me, it’s doing a little bit of cleaning. Our family is not always on top of our house and I can feel how that affects me negatively. So I make a point to clean up even just one area and it’s a load off of my mind. Also, think about the lighting in a space, natural light usually brings a happier ambience, so try to find a space with a window to decompress. OR GET OUTSIDE! The fresh air will likely remind you that your are alive and that’s a great way to be!

Vibe Off Of Positive Energy.

This one is my favorite. I love vibing off of other people’s positive energy. For example, I ran into an old friend and we had a great time catching up. They told me about how they just got a promotion and had THE biggest smile. I instantly felt the same joy they were feeling and also couldn’t stop smiling. It was at that point I recognized that positivity is good energy and can be passed from one human to another. So instead of being jealous or feeling badly about my own life, I felt joy for my friend and had an amazing night. It’s important not to compare yourself to others, but to put out the energy you want to receive.

Focus on Small Wins.

We all have challenges. Sometimes to get past the negative feeling about your daily life is to focus on the small wins. Did you get a chore done, have a nice chat with a neighbor, cuddle with your dog, give a homeless person some change, take a shower, etc. Then, start reflecting on what makes you happy and keep doing that when you can. Some days might be a win if you just avoided having a complete meltdown. Remember, it’s not about faking happiness, it’s about changing your mindset to a positive one.

I hope these positive mindset tips helps you create a happy and healthy new year!

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