5 Habits to Stay positive in life

Feeling overwhelmed and tired? You’re not alone. Boost your energy levels and change your with today’s 5 feel-good habits - guaranteed ways to improve the quality of your life.

1. Move your body for at least 10 minutes a day
You deserve to feel vital and energized. Exercising at home or outdoors can have such a huge impact on your mental state in a matter of seconds. Studies after studies show the release of chemicals such as the happy hormone; the dopamine when you exercise. Exercise doesn’t mean only per se hopping on a treadmill and doing 100 abs sets. It can be gentle and fun such as : yoga, stretching, walking, pilates, dancing, running.

In fact, the more fun you have, the better! Whatever form of exercise you pick, make sure to commit to it and be consistent.

2. Express gratitude daily

Create a ritual every day at the end of your day to reflect about 5 special moments of your day. Write it down in your gratitude journal and make it a habit. To make this new routine an easy and fun one to stick to, associate it with other positive emotions. For example when writing in your gratitude journal, you may want to light up a candle, turn on some jazz music in the background and sit yourself comfortably on your favorite side of the sofa. Make your gratitude journaling your ultimate self-care ritual. We recommend The Gratitude List journal.

3. Declutter your home and create a positive environment

Marie Kondo was right when she urged us to declutter our homes and focus on what brings us joy. Donate some of your clothes, get rid of things that no longer serve you and create a positive environment to live in. Watch in awe positive thinking blossoms in an environment that is clear, clean and that spark joy!

4. Try mindful exercises

Science shows that even 10 minutes of meditation can have a profound impact on our well-being. Meditation allows you to de-stress, and become mindful. It’s a great way to set an intention for your day and set yourself up for success.

5. Leave the house

Go for a small walk first thing every morning. This simple habit will boost your happiness, increase productivity and is guaranteed to transform your day. Being outdoors helps you clear your mind and has a positive effect on your mental health.

Whether you choose to start a gratitude journal or spend exercise 10 minutes a day, these 5 habits are science-backed ways to stay positive no matter what happens in life, and set yourself up for success.