The Power of Positivity: How to Cultivate a Positive Outlook on Life

A'alia Zealous
4 min readMar 24, 2023
Photo by Alex Azabache: https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-in-the-back-of-a-van-looking-at-mountains-4171211/

Having a positive outlook on life can have a profound impact on our wellbeing and happiness. A positive mindset can help us deal with difficult situations, overcome obstacles, and find joy and meaning in our daily lives. While it may not always be easy to maintain a positive perspective, there are steps we can take to cultivate a more positive outlook.

Have something to look forward to

We all suffer from life becoming mundane and bland from time to time, and with everything that’s constantly happening out in the world and on the news, it can be hard to see a bright light. But having something to look forward to, whether it’s a trip to your favorite bakery to get your favorite desert, or a concert that you’ve been saving up to go to, or even coming back home to read a really good book can bring a sense of pleasure and aliveness back to your life. Not that you’re just living life, but your actually enjoying life.

Practice gratitude

We’ve seen this one many times before but that doesn’t make it any less important. One of the most effective ways to cultivate a positive outlook is to practice gratitude. Taking time each day to reflect on the things we’re grateful for can help us focus on the good in our lives, rather than…

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A'alia Zealous

I'm a young woman with a lot of shit to say, and sometimes, I don't know how to say it. I have a deep desire to understand myself and the world around me.