Positive thoughts fuel a positive mind, and a positive mindset is so important. That’s why “Positive Thinking Day” was born in 2003 and has been celebrated ever since! According to National Today, it all began when “an American entrepreneur came up with the idea of dedicating a day to positivity and positive thinking. The only goal of the day is to have a positive attitude at all times.”
It’s so easy for life to bog us down. Situations and circumstances often sit at the forefront of our minds, and we ultimately end up feeling so down and overwhelmed. It’s sometimes easy to forget that we need to prioritize our brains and keep that place as healthy and happy as possible. I know I certainly struggle with that at times, but it’s important for us to remember that ultimately, we’re human. We’re not perfect. It’s natural for us to feel the ups and downs of life, but it’s the thoughts we feed into our brains as we endure those ups and downs that greatly affect our mental well being.
On those difficult days and in the moments where there seems to be no positives, try to catch your thoughts when you feel yourself starting to slip into a negative slump. Work to find positives within the circumstances and try to focus your energy on those. It will be a lifesaver for your brain, and you will eventually train your mind to find the positives in situations naturally. YAY for automatic positivity!
I’m a huge fan of inspirational quotes, and there are several that I try to live by every single day. I’ve found that reading these quotes start to finish a few times through significantly improves my thinking and brings me back down to earth. The right quotes in the right moment hold the power to dramatically shift my thinking and remind me to stop, take a step back, and breathe.
Here are 5 of my favorite quotes to live by in an effort to inspire some positive thoughts from you on Positive Thinking Day:
5) "When life gives you a rainy day, play in the puddles!"
Find those puddles and play in them! Search for the positives, and try to focus on them.
4) "Be patient with yourself. Nothing in nature blooms all year."
I am SO hard on myself, and I often forget that I am, indeed, human. Things take time. Growth and progress take time. Highs and lows are a part of life, so be patient with yourself!
3) "Throw kindness around like confetti!"
One of my FAVS. It costs absolutely nothing to be a kind human being. So throw those smiles and kind words around like confetti!
2) "Choose to shine!"
Some days this is harder than others, but always try to wake up choosing to let your light shine! You are so special, and the world is brighter, happier place when you choose to let your light shine and share your soul with the world.
1) "Calmness is a super power; don't let stress kill your happiness."
Calmness is a super power. Patience is a super power. Practice and master those, and your positive thoughts will soar.
