GAME ON: How To Keep Playing The Game Of Life Even When It Looks Like It's Over!

GAME ON: How To Keep Playing The Game Of Life Even When It Looks Like It's Over!

 

Life is a game we “play” every day. To win, you must have an optimistic mindset! Your mindset plays a BIG role in achieving your goals. Being optimistic makes you invincible because your become resilient. So, believe in yourself and what you can do.

How To Attain An Optimistic Mindset

Being positive will help you cope with any situation you might be facing. A lot is happening across in the world today. The pandemic, unemployment, school closures, and everything in between make many people feel like giving up. If this sounds like you, DON’T GIVE UP! There are some steps you can follow to stay optimistic.

  1. Surround Yourself with Positivity

The first thing you have to do is to live and embrace a positive environment. The things and people you surround yourself with play a huge role. Associate with those that will uplift your spirit rather than dragging you down.

      2. Learn to Be Grateful

There are several reasons to be thankful. You can list them down one by one. Be grateful for being alive and having basic needs. The minor thing that you might be taking advantage of someone else is praying for them. Acknowledge those that wish you the best and contribute to your happiness. You can even appreciate them by letting them know the impact they play.

  1. Embrace Positive Vibe

Stay optimistic about the future. You might not be having a good day. However, believe in the process and avoid negativity. Toxic behaviors and culture will suck the positive energy out of you. Feed your mind with useful resources that enable you to see the beauty of life. Stay away from pessimistic individuals. 

  1. Exercise Self-compassionate

Avoid being hard on yourself practice resilience by being compassionate to other peoples as well as yourself. Block all the negative thoughts that might invade your mind. You can monitor your breath or take a walk. 'Take one day at a time' and, most of all, believe that you can achieve everything.

  1. Take Control

You are the captain of your life. Therefore, change your mindset and make great choices. Live a meaningful life. One that you will look back at in the future and be proud of. Refrain from being pessimistic and view new opportunities on a different horizon.

  1.  Have A Plan

It is good to develop a strategy of how you will handle what you are currently facing. Avoid being overwhelmed by making a plan. You cannot control everything at once. Therefore, take what you can handle. You can even come up with a self-positive affirmation.

Benefits of having an optimistic Mindset 

There are so many advantages that come along with being optimistic. People who have a positive mindset are more likely to achieve their goals. If this sounds like you, you’re, probably, satisfied with the life you’re living (compared to pessimistic people). If you’re not too optimistic and you’d like to know some reasons to consider a more positive mindset, here are some of the benefits of being optimistic:

  • Reduces chances of having heart-related diseases
  • Attaining better relationships with others
  • Having positive emotions hence increasing the level of happiness
  • Reduces stress level
  • Increasing longevity
  • You will become proactive
  • Spread great vibes
  • View Failure as a positive thing
  • You will perform better
  • It gives you a purpose for living.

Be sure to come up with a game plan OR follow some of the suggestions from above to develop a positive mindset. Stay optimistic and work to view everyday as a blessing. Manage your time wisely and focus on the important things in your life. Most importantly, "LOVE THE SKIN YOU’RE IN AND THE HAIR YOU WEAR!”

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