Life is a mix of good and bad things. The good thing is that even a bad situation comes to an end sooner or later. But how does one hold on until then? This is the real conundrum. Those who manage to hold on and refuse to give up hope even in the face of daunting odds will emerge from the dark tunnel into the light.

In this article, we will see some of the ways by which we can stay positive in negative situations and ride the storm until it passes.

There are 7 ways to achieve this:

1.This, too, Shall Pass

Change is the only constant in life. There will be highs, lows, and everything in between, during our lifetime. We cannot avoid negative situations, but we can take heart from the knowledge that they will eventually pass, and positive changes will happen.

Besides, we can learn valuable lessons from negative situations. We can understand our mistakes, discover our inner strength and resilience, and we can also learn to enjoy the good times.

2.Have a Support Group

Support groups are very important. They can comprise friends, family, colleagues, etc. Having the support of those who love us helps us get through difficult times.

If you have positive and supportive people in your life, half the battle is won.

Avoid negative people as much as possible. They will only pull you down and stop you from clawing your way back into the light. Negative people are like the Dementors in the Harry Potter books. They suck the joy and light out of life, so give them a wide berth.

3.Keep a Gratitude Journal

We are often so busy cribbing about the negative things in our lives that we fail to see the good things in them. If you take a close look, you will find a lot of good stuff that you were not even aware of! Keeping a gratitude journal is the perfect way to remind you of what is good in your life and to be thankful for them on a daily basis. It will also help you to be positive when things go south.

4.Change your Mindset

Are you your own worst critic? Do you feel that you are stupid and worthless? Lack of self-esteem and self-worth traps you in negativity.

Cultivate the habit of positive thinking. Whenever a negative thought enters your mind, kill it immediately and replace it with a positive one. Eventually, your brain will learn to turn a negative into a positive automatically.

Negative situations often include a learning experience. By changing your mindset, you can focus on what such situations are trying to teach you. You can train your mind to do this. Thus, you can find something positive in the situation and also prevent it from happening again.

5.Exercise Your Body and Mind

When you are feeling depressed, go for a walk in the park. Or a jog around your neighborhood. Or hit the gym. You will be amazed to find yourself feeling a lot better after your exercise. Exercise releases endorphins, those feel-good hormones, in our brains. Research has proved that they are natural mood-boosters. So make exercise a part of your life. You will not only have a better body but also a better mind. Yoga and meditation also help you destress.

6.Be More Accepting

Change is frightening to most people. They simply refuse to accept that change can bring good things too. It prevents stasis and stagnation. It helps you grow and evolve. So, learn to accept change and go with the flow. Sometimes, it is better to let life take you along on a current and lead you to new places and people who might be better for you. So many people get stuck in dead-end jobs and unhappy relationships because they are afraid of change. See change as a friend, a whimsical and mischievous one who wants you to have new experiences.

Not all situations can be controlled, and neither can we please everyone. But we can always own our actions and rectify our mistakes. Look at problems as puzzles that need to be solved and not as the Universe ganging up against you.

7.Love Yourself

If you love yourself enough, you will be your own morale booster. Even if others don’t give you the love and support you need, you will still be able to fight your battles and achieve victory. Self-love is not narcissism. It is being able to stand up for yourself, believe in yourself, and put yourself first when push comes to shove.

Conclusion

It is not very hard to be positive. The first step is to accept the negative situation. The second is to look for the positive in the situation. By being positive in a negative situation, you can prevent it from controlling you and forcing you to make mistakes. The next step is to find solutions. They are easier to find when you have a positive mindset. And to cultivate such a mindset, these 7 tips will come in handy for you.

Negative situations can be painful. But if we deal with them in the right way, they will not affect us much. There is power in positive thinking, so think positive, be positive, and stay positive.