Staying Positive in a Negative World
Today’s world seems to be more negative than positive. World itself, however, is neither positive nor negative. It’s upon us how we decide to perceive it. Also, we are partially responsible for other people’s attitude as our actions will often influence their lives too.
The world is full of egoists who are largely responsible for the negative attitude that many people have. However, there are ways of changing your attitude and staying positive anyway.
First of all, it is important to make a decision. No one can achieve something without the desire to do so. Next step involves a change in lifestyle. Egocentric person can usually stay positive only at someone else’s expense. Such an attitude and lifestyle will surely kick you back some day. Most people do not like egoists and it is hard to stay positive without other people’s help.
Help others
People, even the strangers, will help you stay positive. It is their attitude that matters the most. Helping them without expecting any reward will improve that. Carrying the old lady’s bags, helping your mother clean the dishes or any other good deed will make others feel gratitude. However, the most important for you is the fact that you will start feeling better about yourself. This alone will improve your mood. Being nice and helpful will also change the way other people behave towards you. While a good deed improves your mood for a while, friendly surroundings will improve quality of your life and thus help you stay positive in a long term.
Make a lot of friends
Friends are a very important force influencing your perception of the world. Without them, there is no one to listen to your problems and cheer you up. Everything seems easier and more positive when you can share your burden. However, it is important that your friends have a positive attitude too. Also, the way you make new friends is important. Friendship is not only about sharing the same interests and understanding each other. Good friends are also here to help each other when the need arises.
Be polite
Being polite will have similar effect as helping people. Just imagine how a rude person influences your feelings. If you are the rude one, you will ruin other people’s day. It is then probable that they will behave the same way towards you and thus ruin your day in return. On the other hand, majority of the population behave politely towards the polite people. Sure, there are exceptions, but it is easier to ignore one such a person than whole crowd.
Thanking others for being polite and helpful will also help you stay positive. They will remember that you showed gratitude and behave the same way in your future encounters too.
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Post CommentShamyl
On April 13, 2010 at 8:03 am
A very optimistic article. Staying positive is essential for success. I totally agree with your suggestions. Wonderful points and great article. Good job.
VTech
On April 13, 2010 at 8:23 pm
Nice One , Thanks For Sharing.
Tarra Buluran
On April 16, 2010 at 12:44 am
This is one way of living life blissfully. Thanks for sharing it!
LoveDoctor
On October 4, 2011 at 12:18 am
You’ve got that right! Good message in your last line of this article.
Society is very negative. People are threatened by others success and ambition. I see it all the time and have even worked around other haters. If you have confidence, they will try to tear you down. For some reason, confidence is perceived as arrogance to some people. Well, who cares what they think? There will always be haters and people jealous of you. the key is to ignore them and keep it moving.