In this post, let’s explore these ten top tips for a more positive day and a happier you. You’ll see how easy these energy shifting tips can be to elevate your mood and transform your day.
You probably have used some of these techniques. But maybe there’s still some helpful options you may not have thought of.
Let’s face it, who doesn’t want to shift the gears and reclaim that happy feeling, right? Let’s dive in and discover how easy they can really be.
Start Your Morning Right For A Positive Day
Start the day on a positive note. It’s one of the keys to having a better day.
For example, a morning routine focused on gratitude and mindfulness can shape your outlook. Even challenges can be faced with a positive attitude through some simple exercises in knowing how to shift the vibe.
Being grateful for the little things in the morning helps start your day with a positive thought. This sets the tone for cultivating a good attitude. Doing this regularly makes for a more positive person embracing “glass half full” view.
Adding these easy habits into your day, it brings more good experiences to tackle negativity and nip it before it snowballs.
1. Morning Routine to Set a Positive Tone
A healthy breakfast is a good start and a moment to reflect can set a good mood. Writing what you’re thankful for in a gratitude journal shifts the focus more onto the good things. Small joys become big wins through this practice.
Affirmations are another powerful technique as part of a good morning routine.
Speaking positive words like, “I am going to have great day today, filled with nice people and laughter.” Affirmations strengthen your confidence in how your day will be. You are setting the vibrational tone!
2. Morning Breathwork for Energy
Don’t forget how important breathwork really is. It helps to clear the mind, focus on breathing calm, serenity and peace in your day and in your body, mind synergy!
It boosts your energy and positivity effortlessly, helping to reduce any leftover stress or anxiety overwhelm before your day. It grounds you and keeps you focused on the now.
One easy breathwork technique is the 4-7-8 method:
- Inhale deeply through your nose for a count of 4
- Hold your breath for a count of 7
- Exhale completely through your mouth for a count of 8
- Repeat this cycle 3-4 times
Focusing on breathing brings a clear mind, so you can begin your day with a confident smile.
3. Morning Visualization Meditation
A good idea is when you’re doing your breathwork exercise, also include your morning visualization meditation session. What better way than to breathe in and visualize how your day will be.
As you meditate, on each exhale you get the chance to release overwhelm of any thoughts that could get in the way of how you really want your day to be.
Each long inhale, you imagine how everything, and everyone will turn out just right for your day.
Morning routines help to bring on new energy for happy and successful outcomes. This leads to a more positive mindset as you begin to fine tune your energy workouts.
“Visualization is daydreaming with a purpose.” – Bo Bennett
Here’s a simple visualization meditation to try:
- Find a quiet, comfortable space and close your eyes. (It doesn’t need to be long, 5 mins can work wonders!)
- Take a few deep breaths to center yourself.
- Imagine yourself going about your day with a grateful heart and a positive attitude.
- Visualize yourself handling any challenges calmly and confidently.
- Picture yourself attracting positive experiences and really nice people surrounding you.
- Allow yourself to actually feel the emotions of joy, gratitude, and accomplishment.
- Open your eyes and carry this positive energy with you throughout your day.
Doing these morning practices helps with positivity and resilience. Be consistent in adding these habits to your day and you’ll notice shifts in your outlook and people around you seem to be nicer?? It must be the new vibe you’re carrying! Here’s more information on different ways to meditate.
Change Your Mindset, Change the Game
The friends we have, and what we read on social media, or watch on news, makes a big difference in our personal and professional life. It’s important to be conscious of what we bring into our lives and our minds.
So if we want to change our mindset, to change the game, choosing to be with uplifting, positive people or watching and reading inspirational stories, helps us look at the brighter side in life.
4. Processing Information from Others
If you want to shift onto a better outlook on life, notice how you think about the information you get from others.
Do you pick out and focus on the negatives, or do you prefer to focus on the positive parts?
It’s important to notice how are you’re feeling, and if it’s not good, how are you going to shift that feeling?
What do you need in order to redirect your thoughts to feel better about what someone said?
Can you pick parts of the communication and take it as positive feedback in order to grow. Or do your emotions take charge and make it hurt more?
You can choose parts of the feedback as constructive, so you can move forward and grow from it. Or you can let it fester inside and get stuck in an endless loop.
Shifting negative thoughts to positive can take abit of effort initially, but the result is a mental makeover. Picture yourself feeling empowered and unshakable, ready to tackle almost anything.
After all, don’t let your amazing unique set of talents and skills lie dormant! Learn to nurture them, let them flourish, and the world will see how incredible you are. You’ve got this!
So learn how to redirect any negative self-doubt thoughts, by choosing your thoughts with good things so you can keep moving forward.
5. Acknowledge Your Feelings
It’s very important to acknowledge your feelings, both the good and negative feelings.
Not doing this can make working through experiences harder, and its never great to bottle things up anyway.
Working through your emotions isn’t just about navigating through the tough times. It’s a journey of self-discovery that strengthens your emotional health and well-being.
There are so many benefits to this, reduced stress level, a chance to explore new perspectives, and the courage to step outside your comfort zone.
It’s a win-win for your mental health!
6. Reframing Negative Self-Talk
Many of us talk to ourselves in negative ways, sometimes and we don’t even realize it.
But tweaking our dialogue into positive self-talk can really help. It builds confidence and self-care for one’s mental health.
When you notice yourself thinking or talking about the negatives, pause.
Ask yourself, “Is there a better way of dialing this in?”
We can change our thoughts, by steering them into a more positive direction.
Sure, it’s fine to mess up sometimes – it’s a chance to learn and do better next time.
“The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude.” – Oprah Winfrey
7. Affirmations for Positive Thinking
Spending time saying and writing affirmations for positive thinking beliefs can really boost hope and counter doubt.
Having reminders of what we have achieved and what we can achieve helps to build a strong state of mind.
Feeling thankful and confident that you can improve is very powerful.
By saying positive affirmations to ourselves on a daily basis, we get better at noticing the good stuff that exists around us.
Affirmations are a powerful tool that also opens up more opportunities as you are in the flow state more often. These daily reminders strengthen our mindset and build an optimistic outlook in life.
Forming these new thoughts as regular habits can make you stronger and happier. Also, talking to friends that motivate you, and reading or watching inspiring stuff can keep the good vibes going.
Here’s some ideas-
- Write your positive affirmations down and put them where you’ll see them often, like your mirror.
- Say them out loud or in your head when you’re stressed or feeling low.
- Choose affirmations that feel right to you and match them to what you dream of.
- You can even do some deep breathing exercises to ground yourself first, while you repeat your affirmations. (This helps in visualizing your goal.)
| Affirmation | Benefit |
| “I am capable of overcoming any challenge that comes my way.” | Boosts confidence and resilience |
| “I choose to focus on the positive aspects of my life.” | Promotes gratitude and optimism |
| “I attract positive people and experiences into my life.” | Encourages positive relationships and opportunities |
| “I am deserving of love, happiness, and success.” | Enhances self-worth and self-acceptance |
Daily practice of mind shifts, like starting your day with an attitude of gratitude or reframing negative thoughts, can cultivate hope and foster resilience.
It brings more of the good things into our lives.
In case you get lost in the daily hum drum of chaos, here’s your positive day quote to keep you grounded and focused on your bigger picture in life.
There are tons of different ways to slowly build up your lifestyle habits for positivity. Even through small daily changes and new skills we put into practice, makes a big impact.
Even being mindful and filtering thoughts, help with shifting the mindset and emotional responses. It’s a very powerful tool.
So, by weaving in some simple things into what we do daily, helps us have more of an optimistic view, especially when we get stuck in some difficult situations.
Let’s look at a few more tools and actions that make staying positive easier in order to improve our life.
8. Exercise Regularly
Moving our bodies often is a great way to feel better. The Mayo Clinic says when we exercise regularly, it helps our brain release endorphins, making us happier and more alert.
Just a 10-minute walk or a quick workout can make a big difference.
Physical activity can make you feel good inside and out, teaches you to bounce back from tough stuff and see the positive side of things.
Try walking, yoga, or even some dancing to keep your spirits high.
Moving more helps activate our physical being, keeps us from getting stiff in the joints (and that’s only to begin with!)
So make a move and bust a groove as they say, just get into it and do it 🙂
9. Mindful Eating
Mindful eating is about being in the present moment to truly appreciate the food on your plate.
It can have a profound impact. Boosting your mood, keeping your energy levels high, and fosters a sense of gratitude that engages the mind, body, and spirit.
Grateful eating goes beyond just nourishing your body.
It’s about appreciating the entire experience, from the food itself to the journey it took to get to your table.
By practicing mindful eating, you pay close attention while you eat, noticing each flavor, each texture, and how the food makes you feel within each moment.
This allows you to truly savor every bite and recognize hunger and fullness cues.
This mindful approach not only reduces stress from unhealthy eating habits, but also promotes a deeper connection with yourself and the things around you.
10. Keeping a Gratitude Journal
Keeping a gratitude journal, activates our mindful side.
Thinking of what we’re grateful for, helps in redirecting thoughts onto better feeling thoughts and positive things in life. It shifts how we think and see life and the world we live in.
It makes us focus on the good, even in some difficult times. Detailing little things that we’re thankful for, trains our minds to see the silver lining.
One way to do this is by making a conscious effort in writing down a few things we’re thankful for every single day.
This habit helps us focus more on the good as opposed to the negatives, the things we overlook in our busy world.
It teaches our brain to find the simple joy in daily life.
Practice Gratitude Daily
It’s not that hard to practice gratitude daily. Besides writing in a journal, saying thank you every day is quite powerful.
It connects you with your heart chakra and activates this energy center.
It’s about noticing and thanking others for their helpfulness or courtesy. This can be a family members support or a friend’s hard work. Regular gratitude can boost our mood and make our social connection stronger.
It lifts our spirits and helps us deal with stressful situations a little easier. Making gratitude a part of our daily life helps us stay positive, regardless of our challenges.
“Gratitude turns what we have into enough.” – Aesop
Seek Humor and Laughter
Did you know that seeking humor and laughter when you’re feeling upset or angry can be a powerful tool?
It’s not about ignoring the situation, but rather redirecting those heavy negative emotions that can weigh us down and drag us into a downward spiral. Spoiling our whole day.
Watch a funny movie or spend time with friends who crack a joke or two!
According to neuroscience, laughter is the best medicine, especially when things are not how you want them to be.
Who knows, you might even find you can relate to your favorite actor in the comedy you’re about to watch.
So go and find your funny show, share a joke, or try to see the humor in the challenge.
All of these can make us feel lighter as we navigate the stress – our minds will still process it all regardless.
The question is, is the extra weight of negative thoughts and emotions worth mental wellness?
A good laugh is quite powerful – it can change our entire day compared to the vibe we had a minute ago.
Ok, so let’s do a quick recap on these easy peasy habits (Ok, so some might take a little bit more effort.)
| Positive Lifestyle Habit | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Regular Exercise | Boosts mood, reduces stress, improves overall well-being |
| Mindful Eating | Develops healthier relationship with food, honoring its journey to nourish us |
| Keeping a Gratitude Journal | Reflects on blessings in our daily life |
| Practicing Gratitude Daily | Strengthens relationships, opens heart to others |
| Seeking Humor and Laughter | Lightens mood, reduces stress levels, promotes resilience It’s cheaper than therapy and twice as fun (with half the paperwork 🙂 |
These habits can make our life happier and more meaningful. It’s a journey, so be kind and patient with yourself. With abit of time and effort, we can shift our way of thinking and enjoy a more positive life.
Final Thoughts
Remember, building a positive mindset is an ongoing journey, unique to each one of us.
There will be days when negative situations tries to get a hold of us, but be patient! These ten top tips we explored together offers a toolbox of options.
Experiment and see what resonates with you!
You’re the expert on what makes you tick, you’ll see which technique, or maybe a mix of them, become your personal mindset toolkit for those days when you need a lift.
The good news?
Start with the simple things like begin your day with gratitude. Or find the funny side from a frustrating situation can make a surprising difference in shifting your perspective, leaving you feeling lighter and happier.
I appreciate you being here! Ready to dive deeper into positivity? Check out these blogs for more tips on building a positive mindset and how to surround your home with positive energy.
Speaking of positivity, here’s a quote by one of my favorites- Oprah.
“With every experience, you alone are painting your own canvas, thought by thought, choice by choice. “― Oprah Winfrey
