BEING POSITIVE

WAKE UP EARLY

Positive people are typically up with or before the sun. They want extra hours with less distractions

TAKE A BELLY BREATH

Breathing exercises, or pranayama, activate the parasympathetic nervous system, making you feel relaxed

MEDITATE

You will be flushed with feelgood, anti-anxiety hormones

KEEP A GRATITUDE JOURNAL

Pen down things you are grateful for. Then read the list three times a day

PLAN A SUCCESS LIST

Focus on things you really want to do, eliminating distractions/ interruptions (social media, phone calls)

EAT MINDFULLY

Avoid TV/ cellphone. Take smaller portions, stick to meal timings

BOOKS & MUSIC

Morning reading disciplines the brain. Music calms the autonomic nervous system, which controls blood pressure, and relaxes muscles

SAY SOMETHING NICE

Research shows compliments give us the same boost as receiving cash

ENJOY NATURE

Being outdoors lowers stress levels and improves longevity

DO A GOOD DEED

Random acts of kindness aid positivity, taking the mind off problems

AVOID NEGATIVE PEOPLE

Unfollow/ unfriend those who make you feel bad about yourself

LAUGH A LOT

It’s one of the quickest ways to dissipate negative energy