When faced with hard times, many struggle to stay positive. The faintest silver lining can help support your physical and mental health but finding one can be difficult. Discover ways to remain optimistic while working through life’s problems.
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When faced with hard times, many struggle to stay positive. The faintest silver lining can help support your physical and mental health but finding one can be difficult. Discover ways to remain optimistic while working through life’s problems.
People from all backgrounds experience difficulties in life. Building an optimistic look on life is key when you hit a barrier. With the right support and mindset, you can navigate through tough times and find strength and resilience within.
The majority of people—more than 2/3rds—experience positive psychological growth after experiencing difficult times. We gain a deeper understanding of ourselves, greater appreciation for life and loved ones, and a desire to act for the greater good. Those who adopt positive coping strategies tend to navigate future challenges more effectively and come out stronger.
Who you surround yourself with can significantly affect your mindset during challenging times. Positive, supportive individuals uplift you, while negative ones drain your energy. Seek out friends, family members, or colleagues who encourage and inspire you. Negative people can be challenging to work with. Learn effective strategies to manage their impact on you. If you find yourself around negativity, steer conversations toward a more optimistic perspective. Set personal boundaries to protect your emotional well-being by limiting the time you spend with them. Practice empathy and try to understand their perspective. Empathy can allow you to respond with compassion rather than frustration.
Be mindful of the information you consume on the internet. How does your social feed affect your mood? Are you often frustrated, angry, or defensive? To limit your exposure to a negative news feed and reduce the stress from social media, consider deleting the app or tailoring your feed to focus solely on content that brings you joy. Try to unplug occasionally and engage in activities to help you feel relaxed. Consciously choosing to surround yourself with positivity can lead to a more optimistic outlook, even when nothing else seems to go right.
A structured routine provides a sense of stability and control, which is comforting when life feels unpredictable.
Embrace kindness to discover a powerful anchor to your own confidence. Pride in yourself will empower you to remain resolute in challenging moments.
When reflecting on events that caused you grief, a good way to stay positive is to shift your concentration away from the discomfort caused by transition. Limbo, or the space between life before the disruption and life after, is full of unanswered questions and unpredictability. Remember, if life was good once, it can be again. Adopt a perspective of all things working in your favor toward an unknown good (this is also a great personal motto). Even in the worst times, consider how the eventual outcome could be better than your original plan. Trying to see a positive future will build resilience and equip you to face future struggle with determination.
Embarking on a journey to express gratitude can significantly shift your mental well-being by guiding your focus towards the positive aspects of your life.
However you choose to capture the happy moments in life, the goal is to remember to focus on life’s positives. Appreciate the little things to significantly alter how you perceive and cope with difficult situations.
There are some moods we cannot break on our own. If you feel hopeless, like there is no way out of your trouble, we urge you to seek help immediately. You can call 911 if you are in immediate danger to yourself or others. Alternatively, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7/365 at 988 for support. If necessary, go directly to an Emergency Room; your local hospital can provide immediate assistance and connect you to further resources.
For chronic, negative thoughts and feelings you just can’t shake, your primary care physician can assist you in finding strategies, treatments, or services to support you in feeling better.
The medical team at Connected Health takes time with every patient to ensure their health needs are addressed, especially mental health needs. Evident in our relationship-based model of care, doctors have a genuine desire to get to know you without being rushed or multi-tasking in the treatment room. Our patients have their PCPs full attention. Respect goes a long way to foster an atmosphere of trust. Connected Health primary care doctors, medical team members, and all the staff go out of their way to ensure you are comfortable asking for the care you need.
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