Positive Thinking Activities to lift your spirits.There are times when you need Positive Thinking Activities, to give you a lift when your spirits are low. Rather than wallow in bad negative feelings, a quick way to get back on track and change your mental state is to engage in a positive thinking activity. Activity is the important word. It means that you are ‘doing.' Activity diverts the minds’ attention, so you shift focus. By doing something (and actually you could do almost anything,) you break the negative cycle . I’ve found that even something as apparently boring, as clearing out a cupboard works! For a start once you’ve finished you get to feel incredibly virtuous! For those of you who don’t think that idea will get them onto a positive frame of mind there are some positive thinking ideas below which might. Try them for yourself and see! The hardest thing to do when you feel negative is actually to start. In your negative state that’s the last thing you feel like doing. However take the plunge and begin. It get’s easier from that moment on! Exercise. I find exercise to be one of the best ways to get me back on track when I’m feeling low. Obviously you need to work out how much time you’ve got and tailor the exercise accordingly. If you only have a few minutes jump up and down! At the very least it will make you smile at yourself! Aerobic exercise releases endorphins, in the brain which make you feel positive and happy. Get your body moving to shake off the blues! Try these and add your own ideas. 1/ Go for a walk… or run if you feel energetic.
2/ Put on your favourite tune and dance! 3/ Go for a swim. 4/ Have a bike ride and pack a picnic. 5/ Kick a ball. Motivate yourself. 1/Music. Play some of your favourite music. Make sure it’s up-beat though! 2/ Film. Watch an inspirational movie. Something like ‘The Fisher King,’ ’ Pursuit of Happyness,’ or ‘Pay it forward.’ 3/ Books. Read a great book. Perhaps ‘The Alchemist’ by Paulo Coelho, or A self-help book.. ‘Do it! A guide to living your dreams.’ by John Roger and Peter McWilliamsons. or Try the Positive Quotes page right here! Play! As adults we have forgotten how to play. It’s great for a quick mood fix. 1/ Get some paper and paints and let go! Don’t worry about creating a masterpiece have some fun. 2/ Look out your favourite recipe and cook. Remember to lick the spoon. 3/ Find a skipping rope and remember some of the old moves? 4/ Grab a couple of apples and juggle. Friends. Call up a friend go for a coffee and have a good chat. Pamper Yourself. If you want something less energetic. 1/ Run a deep bubble bath and light some perfumed candles.
2/ Book yourself a massage or hair appointment. 3/ Have some retail therapy. That always works! 4/ Curl up with a great book. Laugh and/or smile It’s very hard to remain in a negative mood when you smile. Just that simple act will make you feel better instantly. It’s free so Smile! Laughter is even more powerful. Look up some jokes to make you laugh or giggle. These are just a few Positive Thinking Activities. You will be able to think of many more. Smile and get started.
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