Overcoming negative thoughts can turn out to be a daunting task when UR by yourself. More so, when U R in quarantine and trying to get through a pandemic with an optimistic mindset! Many of us are yet to adjust to the new norm and its bothersome setbacks of not being able to spend time with our friends, family and loved ones without any restrictions. Some days you might feel like you have a 1000 tabs open all at once in UR mind. When you tell yourself not to do something, you somehow end up doing the opposite! Our mind is our sweet frenemy. So when UR mind is overpowered with negative or unnecessary thoughts, the trick is to train UR mind into thinking positively.

In life, you might have faced many instances that may leave you feeling defeated and sometimes lost, especially during the pandemic. But this doesn’t mean you forget how to stay happy, motivated and make a comeback. Motivation and dreaming big goes hand-in-hand while we strive to fulfil our aspirations and goals we forget to give ourselves the time we need. For some people, happiness is an elusive, fleeting state that can only be captured for a short moment. But that’s not the case. Simple things like being mindful, grateful and optimistic can go a long way and make the path to happiness and success sweeter! Here’s how you can achieve this.

Tips To Motivate Yourself

There are many ways you can overcome negative thoughts. Some of the methods may sound easy, but being consistent is the key!

Join a sport or any physical activity of UR liking: Doing this will help you release stress when you engage yourself in any physical activity aids in naturally releasing feel-good hormones called endorphins.

Make someone else happy: Share a silly forward on UR phone or call and make someone laugh, giggle or smile. This will also make you feel good about yourself and others.

Pursuit art or talent to divert UR mind and to enhance UR creativity: Doing so uses the right hemisphere of UR brain instead of just using the left hemisphere which is used only for logical and analytical thinking and execution.

Spend time with UR loved ones and friends: Though restricted by the pandemic, look for ways to stay connected with our loved ones by using technology to UR advantage. Video calling, phone calls and other social media platforms can help you bridge the communication gap during this crisis.

When you incorporate a few changes in URLife, you can expect to manage any obstacle and overcome UR thoughts! When UR stressed, make sure you don’t ponder or rethink a disturbing situation regularly in UR head, especially during this pandemic.

With nothing but time on our hands, it is relatively easy for us to start overthinking life. The best we can do is to reward ourselves with the much-needed peace that our mind, body and soul deserve. Hence, it’s extremely vital to make time for yourself and do something that you enjoy!

Few Ways You Can Have ME-Time

Exercise

Meditate

Read a book

Travel U think it’s safe while you follow all the safety protocols

Listen to UR favourite music

Take up an old hobby, paint, dance…

Make Peace With UR Past

Now is the time to seize the opportunity to understand yourself and know where UR passion lies, what makes you feel happy, positive and motivated to become the best version of yourself! Exploring UR needs and wants can solve hindering issues or blockages you’ve had and carried on for years. Making peace with UR past and staying in the present will draw progressive changes in UR life!

Doing small things for yourself can give you the closure U might be looking for subconsciously. Think of the past and try to understand what you’ve done wrong, and make it right! Whether it’s a trauma, failure, an incident, or something that’s troubling U. Attaining a solution will lead you to overcome UR struggles and help you become the best version of yourself!

Few Things You Can Retrospect About UR Life

How, why and when did you make a mistake?

Learn from UR mistakes and avoid repeating UR mistakes

Avoid following a bad behavioural pattern

A message or morale of overcoming UR obstacles

Focus on the solution, instead of looking for the problem!

Staying in the present and learning from UR past mistakes can get you one step closer to filtering UR mindset of undesired negativity. Remember to forgive yourself and others, live in the present without carrying UR past.

UR Guide To Mental Peace

Take what you need and move on!

Analyze if UR the one bringing people’s energy down or lifting their spirits?

Know yourself and UR behavioural changes!

Surround yourself with positive people and positivity

Spread good vibes

Motivate yourself first and then motivate others!

Make time for yourself no matter how busy UR schedule is!

Saying positive affirmations and accepting change are some of the most effective ways to take charge of UR mental health! A distinct feeling is not what defines you, even if you were made to feel a certain way by someone. Struggling with UR emotions is normal and healthy too. Seeking help and making an effort to understand and process UR feelings is a step in the right direction! Don’t ever feel shy or judge anyone who may need a little more care and time. Try speaking to a certified life coach or a therapist and don’t waste one more day sulking! Start UR day with a smile and see extraordinary things materialize!