Seeing life with rose-colored glasses is not always easy. When nothing is going well, whether from a private or professional point of view, or even without a specific reason, how to adopt the positive attitude, also called positive thinking? Of course, this way of understanding life is – a priori – not within everyone’s reach, depending on their state of health or personal problems. But when you tend to see things on the wrong side and to ruminate unnecessarily on the negative aspects of everyday life, it is always possible to change your point of view.

Positive thinking is all about seeing things on the bright side, without denying your problems or the constraints of life in general. It is about making the most of small daily pleasures, or of course joyous events such as a wedding or a birth, by having self-confidence.

A positive attitude is also part of a principle: every problem has a solution. There is therefore no point in seeing everything in black thinking that everything is going, or will go, necessarily badly.

Positive thinking is a form of letting go. It is therefore a matter of not worrying about issues over which we have no control, and of taking a step back from those that concern us directly.

When it is said that fear does not avoid danger, excessive stress and anxiety do not avoid difficult situations either. These are in all cases a part of life and it would still be a shame not to take advantage of the times when everything is going well, even if only a meal with your loved ones, or the cuddles of your pet. .

Always seeing things on the wrong side is not inevitable. It is possible to work on yourself to find certain keys that suit your personality, in order to see the glass half full more often.

Seeing things in a positive light has cascading consequences for everyday life:

• Be nicer with loved ones and promote a better atmosphere in general

The best way to adopt a positive attitude depends on your personality. Some will prefer to opt for meditation, while others will choose a sporting activity.

To see life on the bright side, the important thing is to find occupations that are fun and to have, more generally, a better hygiene of life. In this, two daily activities are essential to adopt the positive attitude:

Sport activity

Not only does regular sport activity, for about 20 minutes each day, help to stay in shape and protect your health, it also regulates mood and relieves stress.

For this to work, you still have to practice a sport that you really love, even if it means trying several until you find the right one. During your sessions, do not hesitate to listen to upbeat music which will also have a positive effect on your morale.

A good diet

Good humor also comes from what we eat! A Nutritional Neuroscience study published in 2017, and many others, proved that food has a direct role in morale, especially antioxidants (which also slow down the aging of cells).

In addition, it also proves that ultra-processed, fatty and sugary foods are, on the contrary, responsible for small blows of depression. These indeed increase oxidative stress. They are also responsible for breakouts and a greater production of sebum, which makes the hair more oily. This obviously does not contribute to feeling good about yourself.

It is also important to consume vitamins and minerals, which are very important for the central nervous system. A lack of magnesium, for example, can be a trigger for a slight depression.

Among the essential amino acids, tryptophan is very interesting in that it participates in the formation of serotonin, which is also called the hormone of happiness. It is found in various foods such as eggs, bananas, nuts, or even Goji berries. Choose them organic to benefit from all of their benefits.

Be careful, while a positive attitude is a state of mind that promotes well-being, it should not mask the reality of depression in some people. In this case, it is above all the help of a health professional and the establishment of a treatment (both cognitive and medicinal) that will be able to advance on the road to recovery, then towards an approach. positive life.