A pessimist sees the glass as half empty. An optimist sees the glass as half full. Who are you, if you are honest?<\/p>\n
Greater happiness translates to better health, improved job performance, more satisfying personal relationships, and reduced stress. And it\u2019s true\u2014being happy simply makes everything in life a little better. Finding more joy really can help you reach your full potential.<\/p>\n
We know being an optimist isn\u2019t always easy, but it certainly beats the alternative. Follow these six simple rules and you may just find your life getting better.<\/p>\n
Take out the trash<\/strong> Find the silver lining Be prepared<\/strong> Be grateful<\/strong> Distract yourself<\/strong> Pay it forward<\/strong> A pessimist sees the glass as half empty. An optimist sees the glass as half full. Who are you, if you are honest? Greater happiness translates to better health, improved job performance, more satisfying personal relationships, and reduced stress. And it\u2019s true\u2014being happy simply makes everything in life a little better. Finding more joy really […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[176,106],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12730","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-balance","category-mindful-living-en-nl"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\r\n
\n Rehashing the past prevents you from claiming a brighter future. Let it go and lighten up.<\/p>\n
\n You are \u2018rewarded\u2019 with a new project at work, the client lunch meeting ran 90 minutes longer than expected, and you got a flat tire on the drive home. When you feel yourself getting bogged down by the bad parts of your day, take a moment to pause and find a glimmer of good. Maybe you changed your own tire. Great, you\u2019ve got something to brag about. Enjoy!<\/p>\n
\n Stay on top of little things (like your never-ending e-mailbox) to prevent them from becoming big things that make life difficult (like that heaping pile of papers). Carve out a few minutes each week to tackle your clutter. Feel like moaning about the mess? Take a deep breath and focus on positive thought. The grumbling voice in your head was from the pessimist-formerly-known-as-you.<\/p>\n
\n Don\u2019t we all know this father or mother of three, who has a busy job but still manages to cook dinner every evening and also looks great every day? How on earth is that possible, you may think. What\u2019s their secret? Well, they are grateful for what they have been given. They have faith that everything will be alright, and they have a pretty good sense of humour. Never underestimate the power of a healthy sense of perspective.<\/p>\n
\n If you find yourself stuck on the same negative thought, force your attention elsewhere\u2014like on the spin class you\u2019ll be taking later or that weekend trip you\u2019ve planned. The key is to escape with something that requires your full focus, so those negative thoughts can\u2019t push their way into your head.<\/p>\n
\n Being an optimist doesn\u2019t mean you meekly accept whatever comes your way. It means that you exude the strength and resilience to not let anything keep you down. Try to use your positive energy to overcome challenges, no matter what is thrown at you. That way, you can handle everything!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"