Did you know that human beings, on average, can have between 12,000 and 60,000 thoughts per day, and even more.
Here is the problem. Some speculate that a 80 percent of our thoughts are negative and that’s why it’s important to train our brain to think more pleasant and positive thoughts.
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Our brain is not designed to create happinessAs much as we wish it were so. The brain evolved to promote survival. It stores the happy chemicals (dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin) for opportunities to satisfy a survival need, only releasing them in short bursts that are quickly metabolized. This motivates us to keep taking actions that stimulate our happy chemicals.
When our brains go negative, it can affect our productivity, creativity, and decision-making abilities. That’s because negative thoughts tend to have a greater impact than positive thoughts. Again, this goes back to evolution. Survival depended on being able to detect and avoid dangerous situations.
How to eliminate NEGATIVE thoughts? Tips to think positively
watch your thoughts
The first place to start is to watch your thoughts, even if it’s just for 10 minutes. Since we are creatures of habit, you may notice that you have the same negative thoughts creeping into your mind. Do you feel anxious about an upcoming trip? Stress at work? Are you upset by a marital fight?
Once you know which negative thoughts are bothering you the most, you can start working on a solution to solve the problem.
Look for the 3 daily positives
Before you go to sleep you can easily train your brain. Reflect on your day and think about three specific good things that happened that day. Whether it’s someone buying you a cup of coffee, a stunningly beautiful sunset, or you just got a new customer. Even the smallest things, like receiving a compliment, having lunch with an old friend, or watching your dog roll around, are more than enough to make you happy.
thank someone
Gratitude is really important. Research has found that showing gratitude can make you more optimistic and protect you from coronary artery disease. A gratitude journal is a good place to start.
Help the others
Whether it’s helping an overwhelmed colleague with a project, helping someone at work with a task, holding a door open, buying a stranger a cup of coffee, donating money or volunteering, any kind of act of kindness can increase happiness.
Surround yourself with positive people
Since emotions are contagious, it makes sense that you would want to surround yourself with positive people who inspire, empower, and motivate you.
Take care of your body and your mind
Research has found over and over again that taking care of ourselves physically and mentally can influence our happiness and train our brains over time to be more positive.
For example, eating healthy, particularly bananas, eggs, blueberries, and salmon, can lift your spirits.
Exercising for just 20 minutes a day is the best way to release endorphins, which in turn will improve your mood.
give yourself time
This may be easier said than done, but it is one of the best ways to become more positive. And it’s simple, all you have to do is dedicate a specific time to something that you love.
The action doesn’t matter. Just make sure you love it. It could be reading, cooking, playing a sport, going to the movies, planning a camping trip with friends, or picking up a new hobby. Try to set aside an hour a day by setting limits that will free up a little time for something that brings you true happiness.