When we enter a new year, we try to do so in a positive way. Sometimes this is more difficult due to certain (negative) events that you experience. Yet it is good for you to enter the new year with a positive mindset and to maintain this mindset throughout the year. Do you find it difficult to think positively and remain optimistic? No worries, because we will give you some tips.
Start the new year positively
If you want to start the new year with a positive attitude, it is first important that you also look back positively at last year. What things have you achieved? What went well? What new, fun people have you met or what are some lessons you have learned? By looking back positively, you will more easily take this into the new year. So try not to look at the negative points, but mainly at the positive points.
Set (simple) goals
How nice is it if you have a goal and achieve this goal? By setting simple goals, you give yourself positivity and energy. These kinds of small victories make you more confident in yourself, which ultimately leads to more positivity. So at the beginning of this year, set some simple goals for yourself that you will work on during the year.
Make sure you have enough me-time
We all know that an alter ego emerges within us when we are stressed. Sometimes you don’t even recognize yourself anymore, because you are so stressed and overstimulated. This creates negative emotions and thoughts rather than positive ones. Therefore, make sure you have enough me-time in the new year. Schedule regular evenings for yourself and take good care of yourself. Eat and drink healthy, exercise enough and sleep well. This way it is a lot easier to stay positive all year long.
Relativize
If you notice that you have a lot of negative thoughts, it is important to get out of this stuck pattern. Something that helps with this is putting everything into perspective. How are your ‘problems’ actually compared to those of someone else? By putting these kinds of things into perspective, it is sometimes easier to put a positive spin on them.
Accept and let go
Do you find yourself worrying a lot and thinking negatively? Then take a good look at the situation you are in. Accepting such a situation is sometimes very difficult, we know, but it is usually the best thing you can do. Letting go is also part of this. There is often no point in worrying about a situation day in and day out. So what do you do? Let go and move on!
