Optimism it does both your mind and body good.
But for some, optimism is easier said than done.
This health-supportive turn of mind is learnable.
Here are a few ways to help guide yourself in a more optimistic direction.
Try adding one or two and keep adding new skills to your repertoire over time.
In the words of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.
To which I say, “Amen.
So, lets get started:
1.
Make a point of being grateful every day.
Live like an optimist andcelebrate all your blessings not whats missing.
Dont sweat the small stuff.
Have a little empathy!
In other words: stop judging and start living!
Dont flip the bird at your fellow drivers.
Dont berate the coffee guy when he mangles your order.
Dont go bananas when your plane is 10th on the runway.
To behave more like an optimist, learn to embrace patience and let minor irritations go.
Consider it an informal exercise in Zen.
Look for the silver lining.
(It’s in there.)
When things get tough, the optimist looks for the silver lining in the midst of adversity.
Have faith you’ll get beyond the bumps.
Choose your media wisely.
We all have noise in our lives, but optimists gravitate to the upbeat kind.
Limit your exposure to negative people.
When it comes to pessimism, a little goes a long way.
Instead, spend more time with optimists and less with the Debbie Downers.
Be mindful of the language you use when talking to yourself.
Next time a potentially scary new project comes your way, instead of fretting, think Adventure!
and youll be speaking the language of optimism.
If its an anti-inflammatory diet, hell do that.
Hes looking at the body as a system rather than looking at isolated things.
In addition to his practice, he is also an instructor in mbg’sFunctional Nutrition Program.
