11 easy ways you can quickly add more positivity to your life

By Nancy F. Clark—

In a world full of stress, negativity and never-ending challenges, it is important to look for ways to bring more positivity into our lives. Creating a positive mindset can lead to improved emotional and mental well-being, more resilience and a greater sense of happiness. If you want to add more positivity to your life, here are 11 quick and effective ways to do it:

1) Practice gratitude

Take a moment each day – especially early in the morning – to think about the things you are thankful for. This simple act can shift your focus from what’s wrong to what’s right in your life, allowing you to appreciate the small pleasures as well as the big ones.

2) Surround yourself with positive people

The people we spend time with have a great influence on our mentality and energy. Find people who show positivity, support your goals, and inspire you.

3) Participate in random acts of kindness

Spread positivity by performing random acts of kindness. Whether it’s complimenting a stranger, volunteering, or helping a friend, small acts of kindness have a ripple effect that can make someone’s day happier and raise your own level too.

4) Limit exposure to negativity

Limit your exposure to negative news or toxic content. Set boundaries by limiting social media time and choosing positive sources of information.

5) Practice self-care

Make sure you give importance to your sleep time and enjoy your healthy meals. Self-care activities such as enjoying nature, reading, exercising, meditating or getting into the flow with your hobbies will help increase your happiness level.

6) Worry less

Instead of dwelling on what could go wrong, shift your focus to anticipating what could go right. Visualize the desired success.

7) Celebrate small wins

You can quickly write a checklist of small steps you plan to take. Then congratulate yourself as you tick them all off throughout your day. You may want to take it a step further by thinking of a way to treat yourself once you hit 3 or maybe 5 in a day. Visualize what your treat feels like – or maybe tastes like.

8) Engage in positive self-talk

Pay attention to your inner dialogue and don’t let that little critical voice take over. I believe that reducing this negative voice is more successful than reciting affirmations that you may not believe are possible.

9) Focus on the present moment

Be fully present in the moment, focus on your senses and let go of worries about the past or future. Mindfulness can help reduce stress and increase your appreciation and happiness in the present moment.

10) Learn and grow

Participate in activities that promote personal growth and learning. Spend time on positive articles, books, movies, or even music that inspires you. Focusing on content that promotes positivity and self-growth will have a marked impact on your happiness and positivity.

11) Embrace smiling and laughter

Find reasons to smile more and try to bring more humor into your day. Smiling, even if you force it, brings more positive chemicals into your brain. So “fake it till you make it” applies here. Laughter also helps reduce stress and improves your mood.

Incorporating these 11 strategies into your daily routine can quickly add more positivity to your life. Remember that positivity is not about ignoring the challenges or hardships you may face; it’s about developing a mindset that empowers you to face those challenges with optimism, resilience, and a belief in your own ability to tackle them. Take small steps every day – tick them off your party list – and soon you will find yourself living a more positive and exciting life.

PS And here’s a positive addition. The most important thing – which you have already done by reading this article – is to make the decision that you want to be happier with more positivity in your life!

Nancy F. Clark is the author of the bestseller The positive diary and is the curator of gotechbusiness.com WomensMedia. You can find her at LinkedIn.