How To Live Your College Life With A Positive Mindset

We cannot say that college is filled with rainbows and butterflies. Trust us, it’s no fairy tale. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy every second of your university life. In fact, the secret lies in your perspective. If you are a positive person, then things will feel lighter and you are able to surpass most, if not all challenges.  

But have you ever thought, how can you live with a positive mindset? Is there a formula for it?  

Look no further as we have the answers for you.  

Try To Look At The Good Side Of Things  

What would you feel if some of your friends cancelled out your dinner plans? Initially, you will get annoyed, right? But if you want to remain positive then relax and calm down. Take off your party clothes, put on your pajamas, and watch Netflix. Perhaps, you badly need me time and the cancelled plan was just a way for you to do it.  

You missed your bus? How about walking for a bit and see the hidden treasures in your city? The trick here is to be a quick thinker. Have alternatives if your first plan doesn’t work out.  

Practice Being Grateful Even For Small And Mundane Things  

More often than not, we are not grateful for small things. We always want big things to happen and that means we don’t get happy easily.  

Right now, we encourage you to be grateful. If someone opens a door for you, smile and thank them. A classmate helped you with a project? Treat them to a coffee. You would soon realize that there is so much to be thankful for and you are just too consumed with other things to see it.  

It would help if you keep a journal where you can write all the things you should be happy about. Your mere existence is one. The food you eat, your professors, and even your out-of-season clothes are simple things you must be grateful for.   

Learn How To Laugh It Off  

Sometimes, we are the only ones who magnify the intensity of a situation. But if you are going to logically look at it, it’s not that bad. So before you panic, try to laugh it off. Calm yourself down and then think of the best solutions for your problems.  

Of course, ‘laughing it off’ is not ideal in some situations like a death of a loved one. But for example, you failed your exam, don’t be too hard on yourself. It isn’t the end of the world and the possibility of retaking it is always there.  

Be With Positive People Too  

The people around you can affect your mood. Just imagine if everyone in the room is in a bad mood. For some reason, you can absorb that feeling. That is why we recommend that you choose your clique. Are they always happy? Are they optimistic? Are they grateful even for simple things? If they are, then you are lucky!  

Do Positive Self Talk  

First thing in the morning, look at the mirror and talk to yourself. And please, use positive words. Don’t say that you look like garbage or that you are a total failure. Instead, think of how good you are. For example, you excel in the arts. Then congratulate yourself for creating a masterpiece.  

If you want to listen to affirmations, YouTube has a lot of it. You can include that in your morning ritual and see what difference it could make to your day.  

Acknowledge The Negative Things  

When we say that you have to be positive, that doesn’t mean you should shun away the not-so-good things in your life. But instead, accept that such things happen and there will be better days. But with a positive mindset, and as we have said, you can face challenges better.  

Listen To A Good And Happy Playlist  

Again, start your day right. You can listen to amazing songs that can lift up your spirit. Sometimes, it’s good to imagine that you are in a feel-good movie that starts with happy songs. Trust us, it can change your mood in a snap.  

Here are more reasons why you need to become positive. Research has shown that those who are optimistic have lower risks of having heart diseases, respiratory illnesses, and certain types of cancers. Simply put, it’s one of the keys to live not just a happier, but also a healthier life.