Super Charge Your Life with Positive Self Esteem

When you look at the bright side of things, you can even make the most uncomfortable, if not down right painful situations, into something that’s both helpful and constructive. This kind of attitude goes beyond positive thinking. Thinking is something that you have to consciously do in your mind, while attitude is subconscious and something that you feel in your heart.

If embracing optimism is good for you and those around you, then why is it that so many people are weighed down by the heaviness of a negative attitude? How come some people seem naturally inclined towards a positive disposition, while others appear trapped in negativity? 

Being grateful for what you have and not bitter over what you’ve lost, certainly helps you live a positive, relaxed and calmer life. It goes further as well, gratitude ultimately attracts more things into your life to be grateful for. As you will see below there are many ways to cultivate a positive attitude. But how can you feel positive if you don’t believe in yourself and lack self esteem? 

Your self esteem shows just how much you truly value yourself. Your attitude is an extension of your self worth. If you feel worthless and discouraged then how can you be be confident and positive? Self esteem isn’t hard wired in your genes. Many of us are hard on ourselves and have non supportive mind talk. These self defacing thoughts and judgements, that seem to just pop up into our minds, relentlessly chip away at self esteem. 

In the past you have probably had things that didn’t go the way you wanted them to. You may have been let down and had people disagree with you, and perhaps even belittle your accomplishments. You can let go of the disappointments that happened in the past, and do it a different way. The choice is yours the more you hold on to discomfort the more discomfort you’ll feel.

Realizing your self-worth has nothing to do with your past or your bank balance. It is about who you are right now. So here’s a few tips that you can supercharge your self esteem and help you develop a healthy more positive outlook. 

• Make a conscious effort to notice your mind talk. The small words that slip out of your mouth, like: can’t, should, never and ‘so what’, are tell tale signs that point to subconscious patterns. By being aware of these small words you can get a good idea of the patterns that are influencing your behavior and life.

• You don’t need to take everything to heart that everyone says. Opinions are a dime a dozen and most of them belong in the dustbin. Only listen to the people that you respect, people who are qualified and experienced enough to be able to offer constructive criticism and advise.

• Make a you time each day to devote to yourself. During this time you can do yoga, meditate, enjoy a self hypnosis session or listen to subliminal music while writing in your journal. The important thing is to give yourself a break and spend some quality time exploring and developing yourself.
• • Make sure that you celebrate your small victories and achievements. Have you ever watched what a foot ball player does when he makes a goal? He jumps up and down, all the players pick him up and slap him on the back. This reinforces the good feelings that come along with accomplishing something. So the more you celebrate your own victories the more victories you’ll have to celebrate.

• Life isn’t just about the hum drum tread mill. Be sure to do something you really enjoy from time to time. It could be as simple as walking through the park.
• Last but not least, pick your friends carefully. Hang out with the people who are honest and bring out your best qualities. 

Accept yourself for who you are and each day give it your all. Fully participate in this miracle of life.