5 Things that Optimistic People Prioritise (That You Should Too)
Research shows that people who are able to see the glass half full tend to be happier, more contented in life, and most of all – healthier than those who see it half empty. You know that an optimistic mentality can bring you many benefits, and that include less stress, more friends, more opportunities, and more success. So if you are the kind of person who often sees the glass half empty, now is the time that you start looking at it on the other way.
The question is how? Teaching yourself to be more optimistic is not that easy. Many factors influence the way we view life, and they include our past experiences. If you have had many negative experiences in your childhood, chances are you are kind of pessimistic today.
The key is to start slowly. And to start with, you’ve got to steer into the right direction. Below are things that truly matter to optimistic people. Incorporating these in your life can make help you develop a brighter, more positive mentality as well.
Gratitude
Despite their shortcomings, flaws and imperfections, optimistic people don’t forget to appreciate all the good things about their life. Their hearts are so full of thanks for everything – for waking up for another day, meeting a new friend, completing a task early, having a sumptuous dinner, and being in a comfortable bed to sleep. Small as they may seem, these positive things significantly influence their health and well-being.
Realistic Positivity
A 2013 study suggests that realistic optimists are more likely to achieve success and happiness than those who are purely positive. Who are these people? They are those have who the positive outlook of optimists but with the clear-eyed perspective of pessimists. According to Sophia Chou, an organisational psychology researcher at National Taiwan University, who led the study, realistic optimists may get the best of both worlds, using their realism to perform better at work and elsewhere, but aren’t getting bogged down by unhappiness.
Hope
This is probably the greatest thing that sets optimists apart from the pessimists. The former see the silver lining in every cloud. Such hope gives them the motivation to move forward. Failures and disappointments are inevitable part of life. Such buoyant attitude is what helps optimistic people cultivate resilience.
Freedom from Past Hurts
It is important for optimistic people to let go of the past hurts, mistakes and failure because they know it can hinder them from facing the future and living the present with zeal and enthusiasm. For them, tomorrow is a new day, a fresh new start. This attitude also helps strengthen their resilience.
Health & Wellness
The mind and body are connected. When one is weak, the other is affected. In order to develop a positive attitude, we must make sure we are feeling okay, physically. Positive people take good care of their health by not doing anything that could harm their body. They also make sure that they are getting enough rest and sleep no matter how busy their schedule is.
Don’t be sad if you are not naturally optimistic. The truth is that most people aren’t, but they are able to develop a positive mentality through constant practice and awareness. By knowing the things you should give more attention to, you can, sooner or later, cultivate the optimist in you.
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