How to stay Optimistic in these Challenging Times.

5 Powerful Tips for Optimism

If you look for good things, you will recognize them more often and more easily.  This will contribute to lower levels of stress, better physical and mental wellbeing and improved capacity for managing challenging times.  Practice makes perfect.

Experts suggests that you can learn optimism.  Here are 5 things that will contribute to a more positive thinking viewpoint:

1. Surround yourself with positive minded people. Even one or two of these sorts of people are good medicine for the soul.
2. Look for the bright side of things. What is the silver lining to the cloud?
3. Be grateful. Let gratitude be a regular part of your day, every day.
4. Say nice things to yourself. Your self-talk can influence your mood and your mental wellbeing.
5. Find yourself some positive affirmations that you love and sticky note your bathroom mirror or refrigerator.

Before you know it, you will feel it.  Smiles will come more easily and your spirits will be lighter.