
7 Best Strategies to Ignite Positivity when feeling lost

Have you been feeling off lately that you need some positivity to come into your life?
There are days when we feel lost and overwhelmed.
There are days when we don’t have the drive to do the things we like.
There are days when we just simply become stagnant and blank.
There are days when we feel unproductive and useless.Not realizing, we badly need some positivity to ignite in us.
In today’s post, I am so happy to share with you an article from our Guest Blogger, Emily of booksbourbonandchocolate.
She will share to us her Best Strategies to Ignite Positivity when feeling lost. Here it is.
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Is this situation familiar to you? “I can’t do this. My skills aren’t good enough. I have no idea what I’m doing. I am a failure.“
During the day, does doubt fill your mind? Do fear and negative thoughts pervade at every turn?
If so, relax, you are human.
Sometimes, we all fall prey to negativity’s alluring trap. When we do, we are too hard on ourselves and settle into a gloom funk.
If now is one of those tough times, remember that what matters is how you recover.
Your attitude will determine your next move and how you grow. It isn’t always easy to embrace positivity, but with these strategies, you’ll most likely know how to ignite positivity when all seems lost.
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1. Find an Outlet
One way to attract positivity is to immerse yourself in an activity that causes the world around you to fade.
Into what channels do you vent your frustrations and anxiety?
Personally, running and reading transport me to a different sphere. The outside world ceases to exist or cause me stress.
I live in the moment and nothing matters except for the path in front of me and the air I need to move.
The movement causes endorphins to fire and for these times to fill with happiness. You deserve to feel good as you shed stress.
In addition to its relief, these outlets allow you to cultivate a community from the people you meet.
For me, I have running partners as well as I am part of running groups, book clubs, and online book forums.
These groups become communities that can further bolster your positivity or lend support when you need it.
While you may also find running or reading therapeutic, I challenge you to try one new stress-relieving activity from the list below, just for kicks.

2. Unplug
You can’t hear what your body needs or what your mental state needs if your thoughts drown in the blare of social media.
Step away from the phone, computer, and television. Breathe.
Remove social media and take a break from the constant updates and comparisons.
Unfocus from what the rest of the world is saying and instead, focus on yourself.
Use this time to breathe and relax.
Take a walk around the block or a park. Better yet, take a forest bath.
As Samantha Shmurak from Eartheasy elegantly describes, a forest bath will allow you to reconnect with yourself via nature.
Sometimes, once removed from the situation or stressors the negativity fades away. Even if it doesn’t disappear completely, the break can soothe and refresh your mind for whatever comes next.

3. Be Consistent
As mentioned in Flab to Abs: How Fitness Consistency Can Change Your Life in 1 Month, consistency can revolutionize your life. Not only in the physical fitness realm, but also in the mental arena.
Your consistent good habits will reinforce themselves and allow you to rid yourself of negativity.
To build consistency, start small. Set easy-to-attain goals that build upon themselves and help you gain confidence in yourself.
One day will snowball into the next and soon you’ll find that the momentum of good habits will lead to a healthy and more positive lifestyle.

4. Make a Habit and Make it happen
To start, try allotting 5 minutes for positivity. During those five minutes, state the following:
I am awesome. My body and soul radiate beauty. I am worthy of all the good that comes my way. I will succeed in all aspects.
Negativity has no place in my day.
Positivity flows through me. Let me be a light for others. I am awesome. I know it may sound hokey and you will feel silly at first. Trust me, I giggled the first time I tried positive reinforcement.
As much as you may feel ridiculous, you deserve to be reminded of your worth and beauty.
You are beautiful and you are enough. Don’t let you tell you anything differently.
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5. Practice Self-Love and Self-Care
Pep talks! When you are happy, write a letter or record a podcast for yourself. Then seal it and save it for a particularly bad day. You’ll know when you need it.
At that time, create a small occasion by settling into a comfortable chair with your beverage of choice (wine, coffee, tea, water, beer, juice, no judgment here).
Make sure you wear comfortable or cozy clothing.
Once ready, open the letter or start the recording.
Listen to yourself tell you all the reasons why you ARE fabulous, strong, and Superman/Superwoman.
Let the self-love flow over you. Rejoice in you.
You are important and beautiful.
Remember, these letters and recordings don’t have to stretch on for a while. You could write a paragraph or pages of affirmation.
Completely up to you.
Write what feels comfortable to you. Below are some topics to help you start.
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6. Form a habit of writing a Gratitude Journal
What is a gratitude journal?
A gratitude journal is a journal in which you every day write a number of things for which you are grateful. The number depends upon you. I choose to list 5 items that I am thankful for daily. The items cannot be repeated during that week.

7. Treat your time as an investment
You are the sum of the 5 people closest to you. The next time you feel down, look around. See with whom you spend most time.
You may find that one or two of them aren’t exactly positive. Maybe they complain or only focus on the negative in their (and your) life.
Maybe they subtly undermine you or cut you down. Or, maybe, they just don’t spend their time productively as you do.
Your time is important. Ensure you use every available moment to boost yourself up, not bring yourself down. Your time is an investment. Treat it as such.

In order to use your time wisely, choose to hang out with people with whom you admire or from whom you want to learn.
When surround yourself in positivity and a transformation will occur.
Spend time with those who radiate positive energy. You’ll find that positivity already surrounds you, but you have to harness its energy.
With these strategies, you won’t lose focus and will be able to find positivity when all seems lost, no matter what!
Remember, you are important and beautiful. You radiate positivity. Be the light.
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There you have it. I hope you find this post valuable as much as I do. Thank you

About the Author: Emily Cooper
Hello! I run the lifestyle blog, booksbourbonandchocolate. I started blogging a little over a year ago and have adored (almost) every minute.
Over this past year, I have fallen into the habit of devouring great blogs, such as MamaBuzz.
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26 Comments
Patrice
Love this! I try to do a gratitude journal, but I need to be more consistent about it. Writing a letter to yourself when you’re feeling good is a great idea! I’ll have to try that one too.
MamaBuzz
Yes I love them too! And I want to be consistent and make it a habit. Getting lost out of track..
Christine
This is a great post! I especially like #7 about treating your time like an investment. I’ve been realizing how often I waste my own time and then get frustrated! I’ll definitely work on this, and all the points you posted – thanks for this!
MamaBuzz
Thank you. Yes! It’s awesome to have that realization about treating your time as an investment. At the end of the day, it’s you who benefits from it.
budgetbelles80
Taking a break from social media is essential to mental and physical health. I enjoy taking a break every now and then.
MamaBuzz
Me too! Right now I’m setting aside just few hours during the day to be in social media..or else it just takes away my whole day if I don’t place limits.
Lindsey | GreenMamaLife
Thank you! I needed this!
MamaBuzz
I’m glad you liked it. Thank you!
bahabritter
THIS!! I needed this really bad! I love how detailed you went!
MamaBuzz
Thank you. I’m glad you liked it.
lauresw
Thank you, for sharing this! I have a really hard time unplugging. I love working and I can kind of get caught up in it, but then that results in burnout. It’s important to do other things too, and to put an effort into the people around you.
MamaBuzz
Yes I agree. That’s why we need to set aside some time and balance work and personal life…I’m the same as you and it’s something I’m working on too.
Trish
These are great tips! I recently have lost my groove and can use these to help me find it again
MamaBuzz
Same here..Hope I can get back on track.
lorena
These are great tips for igniting positivity. I am going to give some of them a try this week. I definitely need to detox the negativity and stress before I reach burnout!
MamaBuzz
Me too! I’m going back to work soon and I feel like I need a recharge so I have a positive mindset.
nadzzm
It is super important to have some time for self care and unplug. Being a full time mom and a blogger, I keep having these phases and I know how to recover from it after a whole year.
MamaBuzz
Absolutely! It truly helps!
ahintofquirkyness
Loved this! I need to take up something like knitting or sewing, it’s something I’ve always wanted to do and I feel it would help with self care!
MamaBuzz
Yes! It’s important for us to try something new and open ourselves to new experiences!:)
Efuaye Abu
Great tips! Thx for sharing
MamaBuzz
Thank you!
Julie Smith
Thanks, this is great! I am taking pottery classes and getting personal training to get in shape. Happiest I’ve ever been mostly due to my blog.
MamaBuzz
Aww that’s great to hear! Keep it up.
acgougler
These are great suggestions. I like to unplug, write in a gratitude journal and take time for self care!
MamaBuzz
Yes! That’s awesome. I like to journal but wasn’t consistent. So this is something I want to improve on.