Increase Your Memory With YogaYoga has mental health benefits, as well as incredible physical benefits we expect with regular exercise. Regular yoga practitioners report a number of improvements such as their mood, concentration, memory, sleep, work and study performance. And in their relationships.
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How to be Optimistic – Habits of Optimists What is optimism? To put it simply optimism us the ability to look at yourself, the circumstances around and the world in a positive way.
If you’re thinking that’s not you… that life isn’t rosy, and it must be a struggle… think again. The good news even the world-renowned expert on “learned optimism”, Martin Seligman, used to be a pessimist.
Seligman’ journey demonstrates optimism is not innate and we all have the ability to change.
By learning to shift our mindset we can move from being a pessimist to optimist. And, as we choose to be more optimistic we can truly have a happier, healthier and wealthier life.
If optimism seems a bit fluffy and unrealistic, prepare to be surprised as you realize the benefits with a mindset shift to the positive.
There is an increasing body of evidence that says being an optimist can have a positive beneficial effect on:
Studies have shown that optimists get higher starting salaries, have more friends and live longer and you don’t have to wear rose colored glasses to have experience an optimistic life.
Optimism isn’t about living in a state of positivity. Optimists tend to be very realistic. They see the wrongs in the society, injustices in the world and they acknowledge failure and sickness.
The main difference between optimism and pessimism is that optimists expect things to get better and they prepare and plan for the best. They understand that adversity happens and its part of life. It’s how they overcome it is what makes the difference.
They understand this is part of the journey and as dark as things may get, a time will come where it will get better. Optimists look for opportunities to move through, around and find a way for the good to come sooner.
If you’re doubting that you can make a shift to optimist scientists agree that only a small percent of optimism is inherited. Keeping this is mind you can begin to see how you can re adjust your thoughts joining the optimists.
You can reset your mindset by adjusting the Reticular Activating System (RAS), the part of the brain that influences how you perceive the outside world. Much like the filter on your email, you can adjust it to filter out the negative stuff.
With a negative mindset will see fault and danger and all that can go wrong. Where as the positive mindset will see the good, opportunities and expect things to go well.
Learn the habits of everyday optimists and you can shift your mindset, reset your RAS and get ready to live a more optimistic attractive life.
Optimists take notice of their thoughts. If they experience negative thoughts they re-place them with a more favorable outcome.
In the beginning changing your thoughts seem like work, with practice optimism becomes effortless.
By noticing your unwanted thoughts you can rewrite your self talk and instead of beating yourself up use your experience as an opportunity to learn. Try to accept you do the best you can and replace the negative to positive words. Remember words become thoughts and thoughts a reality.
Visualization is a powerful technique in resetting your mindset. This technique used in personal development with great success as you visualize your best self, your mind believes what it sees.
Take 20 minutes and write down your ideal future life. How you want to look, where you live, how you walk, what you wear and how you feel ‘as if’ you are your best self.
Optimist have a clear vision of who they are, what they want and have a plan to get it. Think big and write it down in as much detail as you can.
Repeat this exercise daily for two weeks, create a vision board, and you’ll see a shift in your attitude and as your attitude shifts you will create real change. You will see goal, ideas and plans will unfold for how to get there and plans will start to shape themselves.
“Since the mind cannot differentiate between real and imagined visualization can create a new reality ”
Life is not perfect, there is no such thing as perfect… life is the what you make it. As you learn to drop perfection you’ll become less stressed, more forgiving of yourself and others. And, as you let go failure or disappointment you will be free to enjoy life.
Optimists see the good in the small things, see opportunities in setbacks and expect good things to happen. Be kind to yourself and accept that there are some things you can’t control. Acknowledge the negative, learn, adjust and move forward.
Staying in the present keep us grounded “present”. Pessimists tend to get stuck in the past, re-living old hurts, worrying about things they can’t change and often don’t see a future.
Optimists learn from the past, re-adjusting as they move forward in life. They see the good in the present and expect more of the same!
Finding pleasure in small everyday tasks can transform dull obligations into moments of joy. Begin noticing the smell, touch, texture of the apple you peel, or feel the sun on your face as you walk to work and your ability to walk.
Start by appreciating everything around, this will teach you how to be optimistic naturally.
Being grateful what you have is a good way to promote a positive mindset. Appreciate the good…big and small.
Write what you are thankful for, what you enjoy and what will be in your gratitude journal.
The brain is hit with a barrage of social media and the pressure to stay connected. Leaving a sense of hopelessness, helplessness, even impending doom. By choosing to limit the internet, news and constant contact, will give you some mental space.
Schedule10 minutes, 2-3 times daily to catch up and take a few minutes to sit, relax, meditate, journal and whatever makes you feel at peace. It will give you balance.
People who are optimistic learn the art of balance, and you can to. By giving the mind some much needed space even the most pessimistic can’t ignore the good as they take a break from the negative.
Have you ever tried to put on a smiley face and feel sad? It’s not a trick question… try it.
Smiling has been proven to have a positive effect on your body. If you’re not happy putting on a fake smile can have an immediate and positive impact physical and your emotional state.
A smile is infectious! If you want to make friends… smile and make eye contact with the next five people you meet, from a cashier to a colleague. Just notice the reaction you get.
Bet is a positive one… and yes, people will notice.
If you’re waiting in line or in traffic take the opportunity to practice mindfulness.
As you develop an optimist mindset you’ll how easy it is compared suffering in a negative world.
Every tiny step, smile, and positive thought practiced repeatedly will rewire your brain for optimism.
As you practice the habits of positive people you’ll see this impact. You’ll feel happier, healthier and wealthier in all areas of your life.
Know you know how to be an optimist it’s time to let go, release the negative and embrace the positive. It’s time to live your best life starting today!
No you know how to be optimistic you can begin today. You can change your mind. Begin with a short meditation, writing in a journal and in a few minutes daily you will exchange the negative for positive thoughts!
Be an optimist today!
If you have bipolar disorder you know the pain, mood swings, the highs and lows, and everything in between. And, you long for calm and peace in your life. Today we talk about how to ease bipolar with yoga. As well as the many benefits of meditation for health and wellness.
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Yoga is for any age and any ability as the poses lend themselves to be adapted easily with yoga blocks, rolls, mats and things you can use at home.
While we think of physical balance, mental quiet and balance is part of the practice. When you control the mind you are able to more easily balance your body. As you learn balance you naturally build core strength and joint flexibility.
Yoga aims to unify the mind and body. In order for the balance the mind needs to quiet down. If the mind is distracted it is difficult to focus on your yoga poses.
Before your yoga at home or in a group. Take a few minutes to breathe deeply, and know you are taking the next 30 minutes to an hour to benefit your health.
All too often we do something for ourselves feeling guilty that we should be busy doing something for someone else, But it’s time to learn that in order for us to be able to help anyone we must care for our health first.
Many of us have jobs that involve sitting long hours at computers, we have drive-throughs to save time and we just aren’t active as we may like to be.
If the gym is out of the question, yoga is the perfect all in one work out. It gives the much needed mental rest, as well as yoga poses that promote joint flexibility, lean muscle, core balance for mobility, now and for the future.
If you are a beginner, know if you attend classes you are in good hands, this is not a competition, yoga is for you. You can also do yoga from home, if you have family or a busy schedule you can easily follow the classes at your own pace.
I love to go to a yoga class and enjoy the energy from the group. And other times I do early morning yoga as part of my morning routine. Whichever you choose will benefit both your physical and mental health.
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