6 Simple Rituals of Extremely Successful People

February 11, 2015 by Power of Positivity

A lot of us look at highly successful, influential people and think that we will never reach that status because those people just possess something we don’t have. We might say “Oh, they were just born that way” or “I just don’t have that kind of luck.”

But, what if someone told you that you could achieve whatever you wanted in life, if you just adopted the same habits as the people you admire?

You can, starting with these powerful practices:

6 Simple Rituals of Extremely Successful People

1. Successful people practice their craft as much as possible

Highly successful people didn’t get to where they are today by sheer luck or coincidence – they reached their goals and made their dreams actualize by consistent, dogged determination. The saying “dreams don’t work unless you do” definitely applies here; you must have a steadfast work ethic and believe in your vision so much that it has no choice but to materialize!

2. Successful people follow through with promises.

Stick to your word, whether you promise something to yourself or to someone else. Be consistent with what you say and do, and never guarantee something unless you know for sure you can make good on your promise. Highly successful people feel comfortable saying no when they have to, because they realize that no one person can do everything that people ask of them. They just don’t have enough time, hands, or energy to commit to everything that people want them to do.

Only promise what you know you can deliver, and write down what you promise if you have trouble remembering. You will build trust and therefore build a loyal audience.

3. Successful people focus energy on a few key things.

This means: don’t spread yourself too thin. Realistically, you have a limited supply of energy, and you need to use it on what you perceive as important. Hone your energy on what absolutely matters more than anything else: your family, very close friends, your work, and keeping yourself healthy. Simplify your life to give you clarity; you can sell things in your house that clutter your space, distance yourself from people that don’t encourage or uplift you, or eat simpler foods that will make you feel lighter.

Make your life work for you, and learn to capture your energy and allocate it to the things that will make you the best person you can be.

4. Successful people use quality tools.

This could have many different meanings, but simply put, it means only try to use what brings you the best results. If you paint or draw for a living, buy only your favorite paintbrushes, canvases, and drawing pads so that you can perform your best.

If you blog, invest in a computer that has an easy-to-use keyboard and a good-sized memory capacity so you can write without technical issues standing in your way. This point might seem materialistic, but in reality, the most successful people on the planet must invest in some amount of tools in order to deliver their work.

You can still be a minimalist but have a few great tools to work with in order to get the job done.

5. Successful people surround themselves with supportive, uplifting people.

Do you have friends that constantly complain or don’t inspire you? As hard as it might seem, you need to move on from relationships that drain you of your creative energy. Your friends should uplift, understand, and support you, not use you as a security blanket for their unhappiness. Happy people attract other happy people, so the more fulfilled and whole you feel about your life, the more you will be a magnet for like-minded people. Honor your soul, and come clean to anyone in your life who you feel doesn’t fit anymore with your agenda.

If you want to become your best self, you need to surround yourself with others interested in doing the same. Evaluate who reciprocates the value of your relationship and who doesn’t, and act accordingly.

6. Successful people study habits of other highly successful people and learn how to replicate them.

It is never wrong to sell your expertise and experience to people if you have a genuine desire to help others achieve their dreams and reach their full potential. You can definitely do what you love and still earn a living from it, but you must learn the delicate craft of converting followers into customers. What do you know that could help someone else?

Once you know this, make a blog, YouTube channel, or some other creative way to showcase your knowledge and talents to build a following. After you make those connections and people start to resonate with your message, it becomes a lot easier to put up a product or service for sale (think E-books, video courses, etc) that people will actually want to buy from you.

Never feel selfish or greedy for putting your passion up for sale – you deserve the energy exchange of money for your time and hard work, and others will appreciate you for helping elevate them in life.

25 Things Creative People Do Differently

February 11, 2015 by Power of Positivity

While most think of creative people as “right-brained” or artsy, creativity exists within us – even the most logical, linear thinkers.

However, some of us have honed our creative sides a little more than others, and we know how to capture and express that imaginative energy. Creative people cover a broad spectrum of personalities, from the stereotypical starving artist to the entrepreneurial businessman. They share some common traits that allow them to bring that creativity to life, including the following:

25 Things Creative People Do Differently:

1 – They work when the work comes to them.

This first point suggests that they only paint, draw, write, sew, dance, or write business plans when they feel like it. Creative people know the mind performs best in small bursts of concentrated work.

2 – They probably don’t have a “normal” job.

The creative spirit feels dampened by a job where it doesn’t get to roam free and do as it pleases. Many creative types turn to entrepreneurship to make money because it fulfills their soul while still allowing them to get paid.

3 – They see inspiration in everything.

Creative spirits become inspired by anything and everything, from an unusual pattern on a leaf to the bright lights of a city at night. They see the world as their oyster, and have a knack for finding inspiration in the most unlikely places.

4 – They never stop questioning.

The creative mind always wonders and wanders; creative people have highly active imaginations and ponder the big AND small questions in life. They want to know it all.

5 – They aren’t afraid to fail.

They don’t even see failure as bad because they know that the only way to grow in life is by putting yourself out there and making mistakes. Think of the Wright Brothers, and all their failed attempts at flight before their eventual success. Where would we be today without their persistence?

6 – They are very independent people.

They don’t like being told what to do or when to do things. They work best alone and feel confident walking their path in life.

7 – They are risk-takers.

Creative people don’t just love doing new things; they seek out dangerous or uncomfortable opportunities because this makes them feel alive. It unlocks new doors of creativity and might even give them insight into previously undiscovered talents.

8 – They use their pain to fuel their passion.

Creative people have likely been through very hellish and traumatic experiences, but these experiences give life to their work. They feel inspired by what they learned from their setbacks and transmute the negative energy from the pain into something positive.

9 – They practice self-development.

Imaginative people know that a foggy, unproductive, negative brain will block their creativity and not allow them to express themselves fully. They read self-help books, practice mindfulness, meditate, do yoga, and say positive affirmations. They know that a positive attitude is a cornerstone of achieving a high level of creative success.

10 – They daydream.

Creative people let their minds wander and don’t ask any questions until later. They enjoy traveling to new lands, thinking up new concepts through their imaginations, and know that daydreaming can lead to the most profound, unparalleled ideas.

11 – They enjoy spending time alone.

Most creative people are seen as loners or misfits and never fit into stereotypes or cliques. While this may not always be the case, creative people usually feel most comfortable in solitude because they do the best work in their own company.

12 – They aren’t afraid of being different.

They know they’re different but wouldn’t have it any other way. They own their uniqueness and feel honored to show it off.

13 – They only want friends who uplift and inspire them.

They don’t want to be around people who don’t have big dreams and visions – they seek out friendships with people they can bounce ideas off of and truly understand their souls.

14 – They often act before they think.

Despite the stereotype of creative people, most take huge leaps of faith without going through all the scenarios in their minds first. Why? Because they know that they must live it, not just think it, to reach their goals.

15 – They do things most people aren’t willing to do.

They don’t give up easily; they put themselves out there, fail over and over again but see it as growth, and put in hard work even when tired. Creative people are troopers; they have a strong will and don’t let anything stand in their way.

16 – They have a “yes” mentality.

They say yes to life because they know this will create more opportunities for them. They do things even when they’re scared or unsure – they realize that momentum coupled with a positive attitude creates the perfect mixture for exciting things.

17 – They have a strong work ethic.

Depending on their feelings, they might work fifteen or more hours a day. They know that dreams don’t work unless they do.

18 – They are complex people.

They might feel that no one understands them, but they don’t care. They have an intricate web of personality traits and deep emotions, but they feel proud to have so many layers. They think this makes them a more interesting person!

19 – They get bored with the same old routine.

They thrive off of new experiences, cringe, and feel caged in by doing the same things simultaneously, day in and day out.

20 – They move around a lot.

They don’t like staying in the same place too long because their creative energy thrives off of new places, faces, and activities.

21 – They are highly emotional, intuitive people.

Most creative people identify with being an empath or highly sensitive person. They feel things deeply and express their emotions through their creative work.

22 – They may have a hard time falling asleep.

Because of their active brains, they might stay up into the early morning hours some nights, either working or just thinking.

23 – They take care of themselves.

They realize their creative energy can’t move through them if they don’t keep their mind, body, and soul healthy. They likely care about their diet, exercise often, and meditate daily.

24 – Life means nothing to them if they don’t follow their hearts.

They don’t relate to people who see everything as a means to an end. To them, their passion is both the means AND the end.

25 – They live life on the edge.

They know that they must always feel excited and challenged to live to the fullest. They want to live a life that is anything but ordinary.

What is your favorite part of being a creative person? Share in the discussion below!

5 Signs You’re a Highly Sensitive Person

February 9, 2015 by Power of Positivity

You have probably heard of the term “empath” before, but this grouping of specific characteristics actually has another name as well: the highly sensitive person, or HSP. Dr. Elaine Aron, a psychologist who began studying extreme sensitivity in people in 1991, discovered that around 15-20% of the population carries the traits of HSPs.

While researchers continue to study highly empathic people, Dr. Aron says that HSPs simply respond to stimuli differently than others due to variations in the brain. So, you might sometimes struggle with adjusting to certain social situations or feel misunderstood. However, just remember that roughly 1/5 of the population can relate to your unique personality traits. If you need some reinforcement that you are indeed a highly sensitive person, refer to these surefire signs to give you more insight.

Here are 5 signs you may be a highly sensitive person:

1. You get easily overwhelmed by loud noises and chaotic social situations.

Highly sensitive people react to certain stimuli much more strongly due to the programming in their brains – their frequencies simply pick up noises, emotions, facial expressions, and energy in much more depth than others might.

For example, if you go into a grocery store or mall packed with people, you might instantly feel negative energy permeate your body, which will affect your mood and emotions. You just intuitively pick up on the collective energy of certain places and can become easily overwhelmed by intense emotions and vibrations.

As a tip, try practicing grounding techniques, such as root chakra meditations to help you feel secure and connected to source energy at all times.

2. Everyone always comments that you’re “too sensitive.”

As a growing child, you probably felt “different” because of your heightened sensitivity to other’s words and actions. People may have singled you out for this since it’s still a fairly uncommon trait to have. As an adult, you may have grown into your sensitivity and learned how to manage specific stimuli more effectively, but you likely still feel very unlike your coworkers and friends. However, this is nothing to be ashamed of.

Empaths serve a very special purpose here on Earth, so just remember to wear your sensitivity proudly. Even if you may feel negative emotions much more deeply, think of just how happy you will feel when positive things happen in your life.

3. You enjoy spending time alone rather than in group settings.

Even though 30% of HSPs are actually extroverts, according to Dr. Aron, that means we can infer that the remaining 70% are introverts. So, most of you reading this probably identify as an introvert. That designation could mean that you feel more energized and comfortable spending time alone.

As a highly sensitive person, social settings can drain you of vital energy because of the wide range of frequencies emitted by everyone in the room. You tend to absorb all of this energy and can reenergize and find internal balance once again by reflecting on your thoughts. While introversion is not an inherent trait of all empaths, many times it just tends to go hand-in-hand.

Try to do group activities that won’t overwhelm your nervous system with too many stimuli, such as yoga and meditation classes.

4. Violence in real life, as well as in movies and TV shows, deeply upsets you.

Many people can see others getting beat up or killed in a movie and not even bat an eye. You, however, cringe at any sign of people getting hurt. In fact, you avoid these types of programming and situations at all costs. You turn down movie invitations if others want to see anything that promotes inflicting harm on others. Plus, you likely stick to comedies or documentaries if you do watch TV shows or movies.

Violence sends your energy levels into a downward spiral. In recognizing this pattern, you know to greatly limit your exposure to it when possible.

5. Others often release their problems onto you.

You offer the world an innate sensitivity to everyone around you. Thus, others might see you as the go-to person to vent to and get advice from. You probably attract people quite often who have problems they can’t seem to solve. So, they want you to listen and help them sort through things.

While you love to help people and give them the best advice you can remember to nurture yourself as well. Be sure to stand up for yourself if you feel taken advantage of by someone. You can only give so much advice before the other person must take the initiative to work on his or her own life. So don’t be afraid to politely tell them that if you start to feel overwhelmed.

9 Ways to Attract Someone Who Adores You

February 8, 2015 by Power of Positivity

Are you trying to attract someone to love you? That person who will cherish you despite your flaws and love you through thick and thin?

“True love is not a strong, fiery, impetuous passion. It is, on the contrary, an element calm and deep. It looks beyond mere externals, and is attracted by qualities alone, it is wise and discriminating, and its devotion is real and abiding.” – Ellen G. White

When is the last time you thought about the innate qualities that make you adorable?

Maybe you are too busy, scattered, or distracted that you haven’t thought about these qualities for some time. Make no mistake: you possess unique qualities that people truly appreciate and admire. Perhaps without even knowing, someone drew inspiration and strength from these qualities.

Think about the people you adore and are inspired by in your life. What is it about these individuals that stimulate your inspiration? Perhaps it’s a mother, father, sister, brother, or grandparent; it could be someone unrelated or with a romantic interest. Is it their humor, strength, intelligence, honesty, energy, resilience, or something else? You can probably think of at least one person who has influenced you this way.

Adoration – love, devotion, respect, reverence or strong admiration – is one of our strongest emotions. To adore someone is to be in awe of their being. Further, it creates very strong feelings of attraction. By exhibiting our qualities, we create feelings of attraction and admiration in someone else.

Perhaps you possess some of the following qualities, and perhaps you don’t. However, it doesn’t mean that you can’t develop them. Here are nine demonstrable qualities that cause attraction and adoration:

Nine ways to attract someone who adores you:

1. Be Yourself

Nothing is more attractive than embracing yourself and showing that to others. Even if you succeed in attracting someone by using tactics that don’t reflect your true self, you can almost guarantee that your true self will be discovered. When you allow your unique self to shine through, people will realize, respect, and even adore that.

It all boils down to the fact that we all embody love. Why would you want to create something outside of that? You may have to discover yourself for yourself first, but when you do, you won’t ever want to be anyone else.

2. Be honest

Being honest about your thoughts and feelings is attractive. Honesty, even when it’s uncomfortable, demonstrates individuality and confidence. On the other hand, dishonesty is seen as selfish, manipulative, and narcissistic.

Unfiltered honesty about your opinions and perspectives appeals to most people. Those that disagree with and admonish you because of your opinions do not demonstrate understanding or rational thinking. They’re being harshly judgmental and showing people they are ignorant in the process.

Simply put: be honest in everything that you do. Anything else is lying or deceitfulness, plain and simple.

3. Have a sense of humor

Having a sense of humor is a tremendous asset. Life is complicated and messy at times, which makes this quality all the more critical. It also turns out that a sense of humor is a quality that causes attraction and adoration.

Women reading this article will attest to humor being incredibly attractive in both friends and romantic partners. There is a biological reason why women view humor as necessary in both plutonic and romantic relationships.

In a study done at Stanford University, 22 children aged six to 13 were shown a series of video clips – some of which were funny and some not. Researchers connected the children to a functional magnetic resonance imaging machine (fMRI) to measure their brain activity.

When viewing the humorous material, girls showed more positive feelings in response than boys did. Further, the girls felt more of a reward in watching them.

Make them laugh, fellas.

4. Be confident.

Confidence is not only crucial in attraction. It’s also essential for an individual’s self-esteem. You can often identify confident people readily, as they radiate positivity, courage, and self-respect. Radiating that same energy helps you attract someone of your quality.

Oftentimes, confident people are the change agents of society. They strongly believe in their ideas and their ability to get people behind them – often through sheer self-assurance. It takes a tremendous amount of confidence to create a following – in both yourself and in other people.

The late Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple, is a perfect example. Jobs took a computer prototype he manufactured in his garage, created a brand, and built a multi-billion dollar empire. Jobs and Steve Wozniak, the other co-founder, dealt with obstacles before Apple, Inc. was established. Not to mention, Jobs was fired and re-hired as CEO from the company he helped create!

5. Practice selflessness

Putting others before ourselves is not something for the faint of heart. Selfless individuals have changed our world in incredible ways. These agents of change have often shouldered the heaviest burden. Through their willingness to sacrifice themselves for the greater good, these people continue to earn respect and adoration of people worldwide.

Jesus; Buddha; Gandhi; Mother Teresa; Nelson Mandela; Martin Luther King Jr…some of our most outstanding leaders, were also the most selfless.

Now it turns to you. Is selflessness one of your qualities?

6. Be open-minded

As human beings continue to evolve, our society does as well. We are witnessing the challenge of conventional thinking on various issues – gay marriage, marijuana use, armed conflicts, global warming, etc. – viewpoints that were once considered untouchably mainstream.

Regardless of where you stand on an issue, remaining open-minded is an essential quality. The ability to challenge conventional thinking, expand your consciousness, and pursue knowledge is invaluable. It also demonstrates intelligence and fluid thinking – two other traits that are admirable in people.

7. Be helpful

Have you ever met a selfish person? What was your impression? Similar to most people, you likely didn’t have a favorable opinion. The willingness to help others is something that our world needs more of. Humankind could solve many of the problems- poverty, hunger, and strife- if more people make a determined effort to help.

If you’ve achieved some success and are financially capable, consider donating to a worthy cause. Even better, consider donating your time. Numerous volunteer organizations exist within your community, always looking for volunteers to work with and promote their cause. You may even meet and attract someone with a mindset similar to yours.

8. Practice humility

What a wonderful breath of fresh air to be around someone successful, intelligent, humble, and unassuming. In America and other places, we idolize people who are boastful and reckless if they’ve achieved any success. The axiom “Actions speak louder than words” seemingly falls by the wayside.

Humility is an attractive quality because it’s becoming increasingly rare. There will always be the crowd that idolizes the brash and domineering qualities of successful people. However, many reserve true admiration and respect for those who quietly and unpretentiously make the world better.

9. Be resourceful

Resourcefulness – the ability to deal skillfully with new or difficult situations or to find solutions to problems – is a wonderful quality to have. Our experiences have given us a wide range of knowledge to help ourselves and others.

It’s not enough to possess the knowledge for your benefit. Use your resources to help others in some way. Remember that not everyone receives all the same blessings that you do. Furthermore, you can make a big difference in someone else’s life.

Look into becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister, volunteering in a classroom, helping a child to read, volunteering in a hospital, or something else.

Final Thoughts on Your Efforts to Attract Someone Who Will Adore You

Join the discussion: Have you attracted someone who adores you through these traits? Share your story below!

10 Signs You’ve Discovered Your Life Purpose

February 7, 2015 by Power of Positivity

Believe it or not, you came here to do more than slave away at a corporate job and pay bills. You manifested here, in these times, to live your greatness and bring this Earth back into alignment in only the way you can. We all have a unique purpose here, but you must put in the leg work to uncover it and never give up your true calling no matter what obstacles you face. No matter if you woke up one day and had an epiphany about your highest purpose, or if you discovered it gradually over time, these signs might help reinforce your belief that you have, indeed, realized your true life purpose.

Here are 10 signs you’ve discovered your Life Purpose

1. You can confidently answer the question “Why am I here?”

We have all wondered this since we were kids, but sometimes the answer doesn’t reveal itself so easily. It could take years for you to find the answer, but when you do, it will resonate with you so deeply that you won’t have any doubts about its sincerity. When you can look at yourself as a spiritual being who came here to save this planet somehow, you will probably be able to answer this question.

2. You could care less how much money you will make by following your passion.

Even if you earn less by leaving your job and doing what you really love, it doesn’t bother you. You know that a life lived in contradiction to what your soul longs for would be a disservice to you and all of humanity. You see money as a tool to provide for yourself and your fellow humans, but you don’t care how much of it you accumulate as long as you have enough for the basic necessities. A full heart matters much more to you than a full bank account.

3. People with the same life purpose as you start coming into your life.

As you continue to find out more about what you came here to do, you will likely attract others who can either help you on your mission or maybe even collaborate with you. Like minds tend to gravitate toward each other, and this becomes especially true as you begin to trust in your life’s work. You might get into a conversation with someone at your favorite coffee shop you want to start a band like you do, or start up a sustainable community farm with you.

If you want to become an author, you might stumble upon an ad for a local writing workshop and meet people who share your vision. Amazing synchronicities happen when you surrender to your highest purpose in life.

4. Life will seem to get a little easier, and new doors will open for you.

Many people constantly struggle through life, eventually giving into the belief that “maybe this is just how things are supposed to be.” However, once you unlock the doors that concealed your destiny, you will find that even more doors begin to open for you. One step you take reveals more steps on the staircase, and the path you need to take becomes clearer to you.

The universe truly wants to help you, but you must help yourself before source energy can step in and help direct your destiny.

5. Your health will improve dramatically.

Most of us know that soul-sucking jobs that we have to drag ourselves out of bed for each morning will take a toll on our mental and physical well-being. But, did you know that overworking (especially at a job you have zero interest in) can actually kill you? In Japan, they call this karoshi, or “death by overwork.” Japanese officials estimate that at least 10,000 employees suffer this terrible fate each year, and many researchers have attributed overworking to many health problems in the U.S., as well.

Job stress and unhappiness in the workplace has arguably become one of the most prevalent epidemics in our modern world, but once you devote your time to something more meaningful, you will likely notice a huge improvement in your health.

6. You will feel oddly peaceful, even in the face of adversity.

Even if everything around you fell to pieces, you would find solace in the fact that you know why you came here. You would rejoice in your ability to finally express your true self, and everything you once stressed out about would seem trivial. If you get a flat tire driving somewhere, or a $100 bill flies out the window, or if you can’t find your other shoe one day, you will be able to laugh at life’s little tests without batting an eye or losing your temper. You can finally rest knowing that you could lose everything, but no force on Earth can take away your purpose.

7. You will fall asleep easier at night.

A lot of us lose sleep because we have too much on our minds and feel restless in our daily lives. However, when you discover your purpose, you might just find yourself drifting off into dreamland a lot quicker each night. This happens because you finally feel fulfilled with life, and have found something permanent to fill the void with.

8. Your relationships will improve.

Without even knowing it, many people use relationships as a source of relief from their stresses and unhappiness with life. While your close friends and family should offer you open ears and arms when you really need them, you will find that when you live your dreams, all of the old problems seem to dissolve.

You can now go to your friends and family and share your joys and laughter, rather than complaints and pain. Your infectious happiness will spread to others, and that will uplift the hearts of everyone who crosses your path.

9. You find yourself comfortable with taking more risks.

Eventually, you’ll find out that you can’t get from where you are now to where you want to be if you don’t take that leap of faith and try. As you discover your inner calling, you will feel so enthralled with the direction your life is going that you actually want to put yourself in uncomfortable situations often.

Where you once felt paralyzed by fear, you now feel motivated by it.

10. You feel excited about life again.

By the time you’ve reached your early twenties, you might feel dead inside…but that’s because you haven’t been living your truth. While it’s true that most people just exist, and not really live, all of us could actually thrive and jump out of bed every morning eager to start the day by listening to our hearts. Once you finally give in to that voice in your head telling you to just go for it and follow your dreams, you will feel exuberant about life once more.

Have you found your true life purpose? Share in the discussion below!

15 Ways to Spread Positive Energy

February 7, 2015 by Power of Positivity

How do you use your positive energy?

If you can make other people feel good about themselves, that speaks volumes about who you are as a person. Too many people in the world are lost, depressed, and hurting, but what if you could do or say something that could empower them and ultimately transform their outlook on life?

You might just be one person, but you have unlimited potential to impact someone’s life by your words and actions. Hurt people hurt others, but healed people do the opposite.

If we all resolved to show compassion and unconditional love to people instead of perpetuating hate and animosity, we would have a totally different world. Best of all, you can change the world with good intentions, and you don’t have to spend a dime.

“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” – Mother Teresa

You want to make somebody’s day, or possibly their life? Try sharing one of these things to spread positive energy with others:

15 Ways to Spread Positive Energy:

1 – Tell someone why you appreciate them and what you love about them.

Our society encourages people to gossip and put down others just to feed our egos, but this only causes pain to you and everyone you encounter. Instead of giving in to negativity and needing to drain someone else of energy to supplement yours, tell them how amazing they are. Compliment them and remind them what endearing qualities they have that make them unique. Everyone needs some appreciation and recognition, and you can be the person to show it to them.

Sometimes you can see things in others that they can’t even see themselves because many people forget their own worth. Remind them of their own worthiness, and be brave enough to go beyond your ego. Too many people avoid raw feelings and emotions, thinking they will make them weak and vulnerable. However, our hearts form the bridges between one another, and you will feel more connected to the person by sharing what you admire about them.

2 – Give them the full attention of your positive energy.

Too many people today only half-listen to each other, playing with their phones or looking in all directions except toward the other person. People avoid eye contact, or simply don’t fully engage with the person. Turn off your brain and phone for a while, and just listen to what the person is saying. You will get much more out of the conversation, and you may even forget you have a phone once you start really listening to the person.

Many people hear, but they don’t listen. Hearing means you recognize noise moving into your eardrums, but you aren’t necessarily paying attention to what the noise means. Listening means decoding the implication of the sounds and attempting to comprehend the words. Next time you have a conversation with someone, put away your phone, and just focus on them. They will really appreciate all the attention and respect, and will likely give the same to you.

3 – Ask them what the most exciting part of their day was.

When you see someone at the grocery store or in line at the bank, greet them with something rather than the usual “Hi, how are you?” This usually leads to a dead-end, because both of you will say “Good,” and the conversation will run dry. Try something that will inspire them to think positively about their day and share with you an experience that made them happy.

Even if the most exciting part of their day was their drive to work, at least you got them to practice positive thinking. Use conversations with strangers, or even your best friend, as a chance to infuse the world with radiant energy and showcase your innate ability to put a smile on someone’s face. We all have this capability, so make sure you put it to good use!

4 – Edify them when you’re out together.

Nothing makes a person feel better than knowing that others acknowledge their positive traits or accomplishments. If they recently got a promotion at work or fulfilled a colossal goal, like publishing a book, make sure others know about it! Everyone deserves praise and support when they finally reach a milestone in life. Besides congratulating them and boasting about their achievements, you can also simply tell others why you admire them as a person.

Put them in the limelight for a while and let them bask in all the attention – they will really appreciate you for noticing all their great qualities, plus they will just feel really loved and special.

5 – Surprise them with a small gift or exciting plans for the day.

This probably only applies to someone you know really well because you know what types of things and activities they enjoy. Buy something small for your best friend or significant other to show them how much you appreciate them, or make some unique plans that you know will mean a lot to them. If they haven’t been to the beach in a really long time and you know they are a total beach bum, take them on a surprise trip to the coast. Or, if their favorite band is playing in your city or somewhere nearby, get them a ticket and go to the show with them.

It doesn’t cost money to make others happy. Even a heartfelt compliment is a gift. But, they will be reminded what a great friend or partner you are if you treat them to their favorite things every once in a while.

6 – Put away electronics when you’re having a face-to-face conversation with another person

Electronics are a huge part of your everyday life. They help you communicate, relax and stay informed. But they can be a massive deterrent to your face-to-face conversations. When you’re in a face-to-face conversation with someone, put aside your electronics. This will show the person that you not only respect them, but you’re interested in what they have to say.

Keep in mind that your electronics will always be available, but special moments of conversation with friends and family won’t always be there. Be deliberate when in a conversation to silence your cell phone and push aside your tablet. It will be meaningful to the person you’re talking to because they’ll feel like you love and care about them enough to stop what you’re doing.

7 – Surprise someone by sending a positive text message

You may never know the impact you could make when you surprise them by sending a positive text message. People have difficult things going on in their lives. They may feel hopeless or defeated by life. Taking a moment to send a well thought out, the positive message could mean the difference between that person feeling like no one cares to knowing they aren’t forgotten.

Send a Bible scripture, a meditation message or an uplifting positivity quote. Have several quotes saved so you can send it to people.

Keep a journal with positive messages or quotes, ready to send to people. Being aware of others can actually enhance your own happiness and positivity because you feel like you’re making a difference in someone’s life. It’s a small way to change the world around you into a more positive place.

8 – Remember milestones, birthdays, anniversaries for people you care about

Life gets busy, and it’s easy to lose track of special events in your friends and family’s lives. But when you do remember a particular day, people are really touched by it. The world is fast-paced and full of distractions, plus you may be blessed to have many friends and family to keep up with. Don’t worry, or be overwhelmed by this.

Create a simple system of remembering milestones in people’s lives, such as their birthday or anniversary. Keep special days listed on your phone’s calendar, set alerts so you’ll be reminded of these days. Pick up small gifts and cards throughout the year, so that when it’s someone’s special day, you’ll have a little gift ready to give them.

Keep a list of things you know people enjoy, use this list to pick out tokens. It may sound overwhelming at first, but remembering others’ special days will turn into a blessing for you. Your actions make a big difference in spreading some positive energy to those you love.

9 – Smile

People who smile are seen as cheerful and approachable. Studies show that when you smile, you give off a positive message to others. People want to be around people who smile and are cheerful. Cheerful people have better relationships than people who look disgusted or unhappy. When you give someone a happy smile, they feel like you’re a safe person. Your smile tells people that you are comfortable and joyful. Being happy is actually good for your health. The Bible says, “A cheerful heart is good medicine…” So, why not spread some positive energy around today with a cheerful smile at the people you meet today?

10 – Invite someone to join you in exercise

Of course, you know that exercise is good for you. It strengthens your body and releases endorphins that help you feel happier and peaceful. It’s so good for you, but why not try inviting someone to join you? When you ask someone to participate with you in exercise, it will boost your relationship with them.

If they also like workouts, it will be a no brainer for them to meet up with you. But, if they aren’t into exercise, they may feel hesitant to try it. So start small. Invite them for a long walk or a short jog. These activities will be less intimidating. Take them to a yoga class with you.

Gyms often host ‘bring a friend or family’ days for free, so you could invite someone to come with you on that day. Who knows you may inspire someone to start exercising, who has never liked it before and find an exercise partner at the same time.

11 – Pray for someone in need

Prayer is a powerful way to reach out to someone in need. Asking someone if you can pray for them may surprise them, since they may not expect this sort of kindness. They will be touched by your thoughtfulness. Praying with someone can make them feel cared for and appreciated. It can boost their hope and help them get through a hard situation.

It doesn’t matter if you pray for them over the phone or if you pause in a restaurant to say a little prayer for them, it will mean a lot to them. Encouraging them to have faith can make a huge impact on their life. It will enhance their positive energy and yours as well. So, take time today to pray for someone around you.

12- Volunteer work

Helping out at a homeless shelter, animal shelter, or at a school is a great way to spread positive energy. There’s always a need for volunteers, plus you may end up getting back more than you give. Studies show that those who volunteer actually live longer than people who don’t volunteer.

Volunteer work builds relationships with other volunteers and the people you’re serving. It opens doors for you to find other volunteer programs to help out. Or you may find a way to start another volunteer program on your own at the place where you’re volunteering. The opportunities and needs are endless. Spreading positivity to people in need can boost your positive energy, too. You will have the satisfaction of giving back to your community, your city or your neighborhood.

13 – Donate money to a cause

If you can afford it, donate money. Find a worthy cause you feel passionate about and give. No matter how big or small you can give, every bit counts. Being generous helps you spread positivity, plus it makes you feel good when you know you’ve helped someone else. One study found that when you donate your time or money to a worthy cause, it can actually activate a part of your brain that helps you feel pleasure. It really is “better to give than to receive,” so find a good cause to donate to today and spread some positive energy at the same time.

14 – Meditate

Meditating every day for as little as 10 minutes can help you keep perspective on life and stay positive. Meditation calms your mind. It also allows your body to relax. Studies show that meditation boosts your health. Here are the health benefits of mediation.

Lowers your blood pressure
Helps you deal with the pain
Enables you to deal with menopause symptoms
Reduces psychological problems
Reduces anxiety
Helps with IBS
Helps people quit smoking

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ncredible benefits to mediation. Why not incorporate a few meditation techniques into your day to spread a little positive energy?

15 – Help out an elderly neighbor or relative

There are always opportunities to help others all around you, but sometimes it easy to overlook those closest to us. Take a look around your neighborhood to see if there is an elderly person who could use a little help. It could be something as simple as helping them put their trash cans down at the curb once a week or helping pull weeds in their flowerbeds.

They may need help with their computer or their smartphone. Even a small gesture means a lot to an older person who may feel lonely. If you have older relatives who live near you, check in on them once a week. Call them or stop by their house, bring them coffee or something special from a local bakery.

Older relatives may often feel they’re not vital to you. Giving them a little of your time and attention will make them think they are loved. Plus, you’ll feel happy that you’ve brought some cheer to someone you love.

Final Thoughts on Spreading Positive Energy

There is no limit to the ways you can spread positive energy to the world around you. Our world is so full of negativity, hatred, and hardship, but you can make a big difference in someone’s life by choosing to be positive.

It doesn’t require a vast amount of your time or effort. Whether you choose to give someone a big smile, send a positive text, or remember a loved one’s birthday or help out an elderly neighbor, you can make a difference in someone’s life.

Positivity is contagious! (in the right way)

As you spread positive energy to people, they, in turn, will spread it to others. That’s how we can make the world a more positive, happy place. Here’s a final thought about taking the time to spread positive energy. Not only does it make your friend or loved one feel great– you’ll also feel energized. What do you do to promote feeling positive? Share your thoughts on our Facebook page or in the comments below.

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