“Get going. Move forward. Aim High. Plan a takeoff. Don’t just sit on the runway and hope someone will come along and push the airplane. It simply won’t happen. Change your attitude and gain some altitude. Believe me, you’ll love it up here.” – Donald Trump
Positivity, one essential component that we as humans must always strive to get in life because we are all human beings and sometimes we need to see reasons to be positive even when times are tough. Positivity is also important for business as well as personal reasons. If you want to succeed in any field of life then you should always keep positive thoughts in mind. It is equally important that as students, we should learn how to control our emotions and think positively.
It is common knowledge that people who are negative tend to get depressed more often than those who are positive. This is true even if they don’t show their negativity outwardly. They may seem like they are having fun but inside they feel sad or angry.
Positive thinking has been proven time and again to help us achieve success in everything we do. Whether it’s passing a course in school, landing a job, starting a new relationship, or finding a cure for cancer, positivity helps us accomplish anything we set out to do. But why? What makes positive thinking so powerful? And how can we use it to improve our lives?
The first step towards becoming a positive thinker is to understand what being positive really means. As students, we spend most of our time studying and working hard. Sometimes we fail miserably and sometimes we pass with flying colours. In both cases, we work hard to achieve a goal. However, when we fail, we tend to blame ourselves for our failure. On the other hand, when we pass, we tend to pat ourselves on the back for achieving such an amazing feat. The problem with this mindset is that it leads to self-doubt and pessimism.
When we blame ourselves for failing, we end up feeling guilty and worthless. This causes us to lose confidence in ourselves and eventually lead to depression. In order to be positive, you need to believe in yourself and your abilities. Positive thinkers know that they can make changes in their lives and that they deserve to be happy. They realize that they have the power to create the life they want.
The second step towards becoming a positive person is to identify your strengths. “The surest way to make your dreams come true is to live them.” – Roy T. Bennett. A positive thinker knows his or her own strengths and weaknesses. He or she realizes that he or she can overcome most obstacles with hard work and determination. By identifying your strengths, you can begin to build confidence. Once you have confidence, you can move onto the next step – learning how to manage your emotions.
The third step towards becoming a positive individual is to take responsibility for your actions. A positive thinker understands that he or she is responsible for creating his or her own destiny. He or she takes full ownership of his or her decisions and actions. This allows him or her to accept criticism and failures gracefully.
The fourth step towards becoming a positive personality is to develop an optimistic outlook. A positive thinker believes that every situation has a solution. He or she looks for opportunities rather than problems. He or she focuses on the future rather than dwelling on the past.
The fifth and final step towards becoming a positive attitude is to practice gratitude. A positive thinker recognizes that he or she has much to be grateful for. He or she appreciates the little things in life such as family, friends, and nature. In conclusion, being positive doesn’t mean that you should ignore your problems. Being positive does not mean that you should pretend nothing is wrong. What being positive means is that you should learn to see the bright side of things, and as students, this is especially important. We all face challenges in our lives. However, when you learn to think positively, you’ll be able to deal with these challenges better.
– David Oyelakin
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