How to remain positive in light of circumstances
- from daytondailynews.com
Psychologist Irma Johnston believes realistic positive thinking can become a habit. Here are her suggestions for remaining positive:
Reframe. Rather than labeling your situation as a disaster or tragedy, see it as a challenge, an experience, an important part of your journey.
Let your feelings come, all of them, and then move through them. Again and again.
If plan A has not worked, don’t stop; begin plan B and then plan C.
Be forgiving of yourself and others, not always scanning for flaws or imperfections.
Love yourself in spite of your shortcomings, and love others in spite of theirs.
Appreciate little things each day and do something to nourish yourself: read a poem, have a cup of good tea, listen to music, take a walk, watch a movie, sing a song, hold a child or a pet.
Ask for a helping hand when needed and be grateful for whatever is offered.
When you feel stuck emotionally, move your body: take a walk, exercise, dance, hug a loved one.
Pause and appreciate something beautiful around you.
Recall how you have made it through hard times in the past and remember your strength, capability, faith and resources.
Take one hour at a time, one day, one week and pat yourself on the back for having made it through.
Psychologist Irma Johnston believes realistic positive thinking can become a habit. Here are her suggestions for remaining positive:
Reframe. Rather than labeling your situation as a disaster or tragedy, see it as a challenge, an experience, an important part of your journey.
Let your feelings come, all of them, and then move through them. Again and again.
If plan A has not worked, don’t stop; begin plan B and then plan C.
Be forgiving of yourself and others, not always scanning for flaws or imperfections.
Love yourself in spite of your shortcomings, and love others in spite of theirs.
Appreciate little things each day and do something to nourish yourself: read a poem, have a cup of good tea, listen to music, take a walk, watch a movie, sing a song, hold a child or a pet.
Ask for a helping hand when needed and be grateful for whatever is offered.
When you feel stuck emotionally, move your body: take a walk, exercise, dance, hug a loved one.
Pause and appreciate something beautiful around you.
Recall how you have made it through hard times in the past and remember your strength, capability, faith and resources.
Take one hour at a time, one day, one week and pat yourself on the back for having made it through.
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