Now that we are into the New Year, it’s important to have a positive mindset to keep those resolutions you’ve made or honor those intentions you’ve set. Having a positive mindset will go a long way as you do the work necessary to make your resolutions and intentions your new reality. It is possible to attain and maintain a positive mindset and below I have set out 5 steps that you can take to achieve this:

1. If you begin to live your life with passion your mindset will automatically change. Don’t just go through the motions each day, enjoy what you are doing. Get excited about the things you do on a daily basis and if you’re not happy with them change things today!

2. It’s so important to always be grateful for what you have today. Have you sat and thought about all those things you have in your life, without taking things for granted? Of course life throws you challenges regularly, by being grateful for what you have, you can deal with any challenge that is thrown at you. One of the worst things you can do is become needy or desperate and always keep in mind that positive thinking will always attract positive results.

3. Get into the habit of being proactive. Again this will help you develop a positive mind and by doing things that need to be done you are becoming more responsible for your actions.

4. Take responsibility for your life. If you are the type of person who blames others, then stop this immediately. By taking responsibility you will have much more control over your life as well. Once you feel as though you have more control you will be motivated to take action and deal with problems as they occur, instead of letting them get you down.

5. It’s important to surround yourself with like-minded people and this includes friends, co-workers and family. Negative people get together and blame others for their problems. This isn’t going to help you at all. Instead, the best thing you can do is to stay away from these types of people. Always be sure to be with those people who care about you and love you. It will make a huge difference!

While achieving a positive mind is possible, it can sometimes take hard work and sacrifice to achieve it. By following the above tips you will be on the right path to improving your outlook and getting that positive mindset you always wanted.

Your partner in positivity,

James