Exercises To Be A More Positive Person

Its no surprise to hear that according to recent polls, people are more anxious and stressed out than ever before. From inflation costs to post-pandemic stressors, war threats, and unrelenting pressure at home and work, people can’t help but feel uneasy and overwhelmed.

Luckily, there are things you can do to help ease the impact of stress on your daily life. For example, you can establish a routine that supports your mental and physical well-being.

Another is to do physical and mental activities that can help you become more positive and less apprehensive.

This article gathers some of the best exercises to help you relish a more positive lifestyle while successfully dealing with that feeling of restlessness that comes with living in times of uncertainty.

Physical Vs. Mental Exercises To Be More Positive

Through years of research, scientists have discovered that both physical and mental exercises impact how we see the world and our place in it.

Our self-confidence increases, we have a more positive mindset, and we get sick less often.

Physical Exercises

Science tells us that physical exercise improves our overall health. We lose weight and get in shape, so our physical health gets a nice boost.

But that’s not all. When we work out regularly, we don’t just look good, we also start feeling good about ourselves as well.

Studies show that after just 15–20 minutes of exercise, your brain releases feel-good hormones. These chemicals flow through your system and begin to lower anxiety and depression.

They also improve your self-esteem, lift your mood, and enhance cognitive functions.

The best exercises you can do to be more positive are aerobic exercises that get your heart pumping and the blood flowing through your veins.

Also, if you do these exercises outdoors in the fresh air, you’ll get double the benefits.

One study shows that working out in nature improves self-esteem, reduces stress, and makes you feel more cheerful.

Mental Exercises

If you’re looking for ways to be more positive-minded, there are many mental exercises you can do like creating a vision board or starting a gratitude journal.

By practicing these exercises, also called mental health activities, you can do a bit of soul-searching and look inward to gain a better understanding of who you are.

The better you know yourself, the easier you’ll find it to navigate through life’s ups and downs.

You know what your values and principles are, so whenever you’re at a crossroads and have to make a decision, you have a clear vision of what works best for you.

50 Positive-Thinking Exercises

1. Practice positive affirmations
2. Engage in physical activity
3. Do some gardening
4. Listen to your favorite music
5. Read more
6. Socialize in person
7. Meditate
8. Do yoga
9. Learn a new language
10. Dance
11. Learn Tai Chi
12. Get good quality sleep each night
13. Play brain games like chess, Sudoku, puzzles, and crosswords
14. Learn from the past
15. Practice forgiveness
16. Work on visualization
17. Celebrate your victories
18. Learn how to control negative self-talk
19. Express gratitude
20. Let go of the things that don’t make much difference in the long run
21. Volunteer
22. Do something thoughtful for someone you care about
23. Create a daily self-care routine
24. Focus on your breathing
25. Do something creative
26. Find your happy place
27. Accept the things you can’t control
28. Smile more
29. Limit the amount of negativity you allow into your life
30. Be kind to yourself
31. Avoid catastrophizing
32. Believe in yourself more
33. Learn from your mistakes
34. Do one thing each week that makes you feel uncomfortable
35. Create realistic goals
36. Read one positive quote each day
37. Create a vision board
38. Set clear boundaries when your workday ends and your personal time begins
39. Learn a new skill
40. Choose accountability over playing the victim
41. See the good in your world
42. Know that you’re worthy of good things
43. Sit up straight
44. Make it a point to learn something new every day
45. Be constructive in your criticism of yourself and others
46. Know your strengths and weaknesses
47. Practice compassion
48. Use the mirror technique
49. Make peace with the past
50. Turn off technology for 30 minutes each day

6 Tips For Living With Integrity

Integrity is one of those things that’s difficult to put into words, but we still recognize it when we see it.

Still, many dictionaries try to describe it, like the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, which defines it as ‘honesty; honor; uprightness of character or action.’

Another definition is a ‘sound, unimpaired, or perfect condition.’ While this definition often refers to the condition of something tangible like the ‘structural integrity’ of a ship, aircraft, or vehicle.

This meaning has some relevance to the type of moral integrity we want to discuss in this post. This refers to how goodness is like a moral compass that must be sound and rational.

In addition, integrity shouldn’t be impaired by external pressures or difficult circumstances while still being true to clear and constant principles.

This is when you can say for certain that your inner and outer lives have come together and merged in unity. Not surprisingly, the word integrity stems from the Latin word for bringing together or making whole, integritas.

Your sense of virtue should be unwavering regardless of the situation. This is the type of integrity that earns a good reputation.

Here are six tips for living with integrity.

1. Value Fairness

Justice and fairness are two vital pillars of integrity. They define how you treat others in your family, community, and workplace.

Everyone you meet will have a different perspective than you. And it’s important that you provide them with a safe space to voice their ideas without judgment or criticism.

Unfortunately, not everyone values fairness as much as you. So, it’s difficult to expect the same from others. But by asserting your sense of virtue, you’ll likely inspire others to imitate your positive behavior.

2. Define Your Core Values

Knowing where you stand on various topics can help you determine your values and principles. Do you value compassion and forgiveness? Or do you prefer to stand up for injustices no matter the situation?

Most times, we’re trained to do as we’re told and follow the teachings of those who came before us.

However, you can do a bit of soul-searching to find out what your instinctual values are, and what you believe in your heart to be right and wrong even if no one comes right out and tells you.

3. Surround Yourself with the Right People

We all have people in our lives who don’t follow a virtuous path. Their moral compass seems to be off course and they’re fine with it.

These are the ones you should limit contact with as much as you can. Rather, surround yourself with people that you trust and respect and who value honesty and fairness like you.

And when you’re not sure what to do, ask them for help. They’ll help you see things from a different perspective so that you can make sound decisions that have a positive effect on your life for years to come.

4. Speak Your Truth

Over time, living with false beliefs will make you lose your true identity. In situations like this, you’re not just lying to yourself; you’re also lying to the people closest to you.

Being true to who you are and speaking your truth is the first step to living with integrity.

It means that you’ve managed to integrate your core values with your actions. And, when it’s time to make a decision, whether big or small, your moral compass will easily guide you in the right direction.

5. Avoid Shortcuts

In this busy day and age, it’s getting easier and easier for people to get things done by cutting corners. Yet just because no one is looking doesn’t mean it’s right.

Living with integrity means being accountable for the work you do. This means not just getting the task done but doing it to the best of your ability without cheating by using shortcuts or cutting corners.

6. Find Your Purpose

Be willing to recognize that being alive means you have the ability to choose how you want certain aspects to turn out. This includes realizing your passions through exploration and discovery.

Even if one path ends up taking you off-course, that’s fine. Start a new path and enjoy where it takes you, making mistakes and learning along the way.

One way to find your purpose is to ask yourself these questions:

• What do I want to achieve in life?
• What do I need to do to reach my full potential?
• What makes me happy?
• What are my skill sets and how can I use them to help others?

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If you have a comment, question or suggestion, please leave a comment below!

Cheers, Helene Malmsio


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