8 Unconventional Steps to Maintain a Positive Mental State

There are more types of personalities than you could imagine, but to truly thrive in this confusing world, it's important to find your place and cultivate a healthy mindset. In today's society where people are seemingly always faced with "a bad day," it can be difficult to stay positive. But so long as you're able to maintain a positive mental state, nothing will stop you from achieving your goals and being happy in the process. Please allow me to present to you some of my best tips for how you can achieve this.

1. Talk to Yourself

It's easy to get stuck in the negative and complain about things, but it's important to remind yourself that you're going to be okay and that everything is going to work out just fine. I believe there's a lot of value in talking out loud to ourselves, since it can help us see that we're not as bad off as we feel, and can also help us become more confident.

When you get worked up over something, or are feeling down on yourself, take a moment right before you start complaining, or before you tell yourself you can't do something today. Instead of expending those words, simply say the following: "Good. I will become better tomorrow. I'm going to be okay. I can do it.

2. Exercise and Engage Yourself

As we've learned from the book, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," if we don't exercise our bodies and minds once in a while, it's easy for us to get out of shape and unbalanced. Eventually, we will suffer from not taking care of ourselves mentally as well as physically. I recommend exercising to keep your body in top shape as well as your mind sharp, so seek out what works best for you.

If you're not a runner or jogging enthusiast, I would recommend lifting weights or doing sit-ups, push-ups, or squats before you leave the house in the morning. If you prefer working out at the gym, or taking a yoga or tai chi class, set aside a few hours of your week to work out. Work out any time you can so that you stay in top physical and mental shape.

3. Make Time for Yourself

Making time to just be alone and relax is something we should do more often. This isn't another way of getting away from people and nothing else, because we all need to have a quiet time for ourselves as well as for our loved ones, but it's about taking care of ourselves emotionally and mentally as well as physically. When you put yourself first for just a little while, it can make all the difference in the world.

4. Take a Long Walk

Long walks are great for your body, but even more so for your mind. The simple act of walking outside and taking in the air and surroundings can be a very relaxing experience. Not only that, but you're most likely going to have time to think about things you may have been worrying about.

Take up walking as often as possible when you're worried about something or when you just need some peace of mind. Even if that means taking a walk around the block one day, set out on a walk somewhere new with the intention of putting your mind at ease.

5. Remember It's Okay to have a Bad Day

If you're anything like me, you always try your best to be on good terms with yourself and the people around you. Once in a while though, it's okay to have a bad day. If you're feeling upset or out of sorts over something that may seem trivial, remind yourself that it's okay to have a bad day once in a while so long as you move forward from it and become a better version of yourself. Sometimes we all just need someone or something else to remind us that we don't need to be perfect for ourselves or for anyone else.

6. Learn to Forgive

Most of us think that we can't ever forgive someone who has wronged us, but the truth is that we don't owe anyone anything in this world. Whenever you feel hateful towards someone or hold a grudge over something, it's going to take a toll on your life. Therefore, it's important to realize that you can and should forgive others for their mistakes as soon as possible so that you're able to just let things go and move forward.

7. Don't Take Things Personally

We are all products of our experiences and raised in a culture that's filled with constant judgment, but we shouldn't take it personally when others criticize us or show us some dislike. Every once in a while though, even if we can't help but do so, it's important to stop and think about whether what they're saying is legitimate or not.

For instance, if someone tells you that you're unattractive, it doesn't mean that they hate you or have poor taste. What they may mean is that you're not thin enough to meet the societal standards of beauty and that they don't find your physical appearance attractive at all.

8. Don't Compare Yourself to Others

Sometimes we find ourselves comparing ourselves to others and becoming depressed over how we're not good enough. Anyone can end up poor, fat, or left out at a party, but it's important to remember that being different from everyone else is nothing to be ashamed of.

It's okay for you to be different from anyone else in the world and it's okay for you to have your own views and ideals. We all have experiences and tendencies that are unique to us and should try our best not to take them personally when someone has a different experience.

Conclusion

We live in a very fast-paced world and we find ourselves constantly facing tough situations. We can always overcome those tough situations by taking time out to be alone and reflecting on what we're feeling and why we're feeling it.

Not only that, but it's also important to learn to put ourselves first because there's nothing wrong with taking care of yourself mentally as well as physically. Overall, there are always ways to make your life better and you can do it whenever you feel like it.