Staying optimistic can be challenging and being a student doesn’t make it any easier. However, studies have shown that those who have positive expectations for their future do well in their work and maintain good health. Being optimistic helps make this world a better place to live, and helps us look on the brighter side of life. Optimists see the glass as half-full and are better at self-development. Being a university student is an important phase of life, and our end goal is to settle with a good job and even better experiences. A positive outlook towards life helps produce a charming resume leading to a happy job.
We tend to talk to ourselves in times of emotional distress, or just when we need some “me time.” During this period we usually try to either boost our mood or clarify our thought process while giving ourselves a sense of hope. As a student, when we lose a race, fail an exam, face a breakup, or go through any kind of stressful event, we can lose self-confidence and hope. That is when we use the method of self-compassion to calm ourselves down. We human beings often give ourselves this cognitive boost, which can be both negative and positive.
We all have an inner critic in us that, if it is not healthy, ends up coming out as pessimistic behaviour. In other words, seeing the worst of everything.
Don’t worry if your thought process ends on a gloomy note, because the way we think can be changed if you wish to try optimism for breakfast.
Be it in studies, student jobs, or university life, a positive outlook is not only helpful, it’s necessary. There are many ways we can train ourselves to achieve a balanced state of mind. To name a few:
- Start talking to yourself in a positive tone.
- Don’t let everyday life events turn down your self-confidence. It is your most precious property.
- Try to add exercise into your weekly regime, for improvement in cardiovascular health and brain function.
- Start a journal. Write, talk, and click pictures. Don’t let your emotions just stay in a locked box. Set them free!
- Explore, wander, travel, and search for new experiences. Don’t let your inner nomad drown down.
- Take a break, breathe, set a goal, and attack to achieve it.
- Stop procrastinating. Handle your responsibilities, don’t let them kill your sleep and mental peace.
- Stay hydrated. Did you know there are apps available that remind us to reach our daily goal of eight glasses of water?
To conclude, we should always remember that our goal is not just to graduate with a degree, but to also mentally prepare ourselves to enter a new phase of life where routine and optimism are equally respected and projected. Don’t let your own inner critic kill you, rather train it to act hopefully. Your every mistake is another opportunity to create history. There’s a saying that goes, “When it rains look for rainbows, and when it’s dark look for stars.” Positive thoughts lead to a positive life, after all. Don’t be so harsh on yourself, let your first thought of every day be a healthy breakfast for your brain. Let it be a happy and optimistic one!
