How To Change Your Perspective


“There is hope even when your brain tells you there isn't.”

- John Green


Even in the most miserable situations, people hope for a better tomorrow and survive through the struggles life may throw at us. The key to changing your perspective is to have an optimistic mindset towards life over all circumstances.

As the famous quote of John Green goes, “There is hope even when your brain tells you there isn't.”

Being hopeful when the situations are not in your control can be difficult. Hope and affirmations are the fire that fuels people to keep going when everything else seems to fail. For the improvement of the mind, body, and life, being hopeful is essential to overcome life's struggles.

Follow these three tips below to introduce hope in your life and change your perspective to be "half-full."

  1. Start the day with a positive note
    “Morning shows the day.” Start the day with positive affirmations and think of the things you look forward to and will accomplish.

  2. Start a gratitude list
    Family, friends, financial solvency, education, health- there are countless things to be grateful for. Make a gratitude list. From time to time, skim through the list. You’ll be surprised to see how long the list can go.

  3. Cut the negative influences
    Sometimes hopelessness can grow more from having pessimistic people around you. “Show me your friends, and I will show you your future.” Who do you surround yourself with? Choose your friends wisely and distance yourself from people who project negative energy onto you. Keep your loved ones close, and make your mental health a top priority.

To cut the negative thoughts and cultivate hope, you need to be consistent. Be patient and never give up on changing your perspective to live a happier and fulfilling life.


Affirmation:
I’m grateful for what life has given me, and hopeful for what the future has in store. I will never stop working on myself, and I will always strive to have a positive perspective when overcoming obstacles.

Samantha Penn