CMK Foundation

According to  the Inspiration & Motivation Blog

Those who have tried to improve themselves as well as their knowledge, know very well how life is easier to live as they exercise positive thinking. But not many people know how to train themselves to let positive thinking dominate their minds. So let us first find out some characteristics of positive thinking people, then we can start to follow suit.

1. They see problems as challenges.

This is in contrast to the way some people see problems as ordeals too great to bear as to make their lives most miserable.

2. They enjoy their lives.

Positive thinking makes people light heartedly accept whatever conditions their lives are in, but it doesn’t necessarily mean they stop trying to better their lives.

3. They always open their minds to welcome ideas and suggestions.

By doing so, they have the chance to get something new that might enable the betterment of many things in life.

4. They immediately expel any negative thought as soon as it crosses their minds.

Keeping any negative thought longer may as well be waking up a sleeping tiger. It actually is indifferent but potential to bring about troubles.

5. They count their blessing.

They don’t complain about not having or getting what they want.

6. They don’t listen to gossips.

There’s no doubt that gossips are closely related to negative thoughts so positive thinkers never let themselves come into listening to aimless and meaningless talks.

7. They don’t make excuses but act straightaway.

You likely have heard how the abbreviation of NATO is jokingly said to represent: No Action Talk Only. Clearly positive thinkers are not its followers.

8. They apply positive way of speaking.

They use sentences with optimistic tone, like : “this problem will surely be solved soon” and “you are quite talented, no doubt”

9. They carry positive body language.

Namely : smiling face, steady strides, expressive gestures, convincing nods etc.

10. They care about their self image.

They take care of their good appearances, outwardly and inwardly as well.

1. Offer your time at a local creative class or event. People are often delighted to receive help in organising and setting up creativity events. Find out what’s going on in your area and offer an hour or two of your time.
2. Donate books on art and creativity to a good cause. Whether it’s to a charity shop, a hospital ward, a doctor’s reception area or somewhere else, your donation will be gratefully received, and may spark off a stranger’s sleeping creativity.
3. Let people know when you enjoy their work. Whether it’s an author who’s book you’ve just finished, or a painter who’s work has particularly inspired you, most artists have contact details readily available, so let them know how their art enhanced your life.
4. Form a group for creative friends. Offer to set up and host a reading, writing or craft group for some creative friends. You can support each other in your own creative work or start collaborating on a new creative project together.
5. Offer to volunteer at a local school. Many schools will welcome help in hearing children read, or in art and craft classes. Get involved and support existing classes, or you could even set up a new after school art or craft group yourself.
6. Give your services to a community building or project. Maybe it’s a new park or garden where help is needed in designing their landscaping or a community hall that needs the interior freshening up and modernising. Offer your creative abilities and feel part of the community.
7. Post comments on blogs and websites. If you read a post on someone’s blog you enjoy, let them know and post a comment. It’s a great of way of supporting those who’s work positively touches your life. You can even remain anonymous if you wish.
8. Design posters and leaflets for a local voluntary organisation. If you’re good at graphic design, or simple know how to produce eye catching and colourful posters and flyers, offer your talents to a local voluntary organisation to help them promote their events and services.
9. Help a friend decorate or redesign their home. Many people simply don’t have the design eye for creating a home they both love to be in and are creatively inspired by. Offer your help in designing, painting, making curtains, covers, furniture, or wherever else you’re able to offer your creative talents.
10. Get involved in a theatre group. Even if you’re not an aspiring actor, most small theatre groups welcome help with set design, lighting, sound and so on. Use your skills to support them however you can.

Getting involved in any one of these activities will be much appreciated by those you’re helping. And as a bonus, you’ll get the chance to be creative maybe in different areas that you’re normally exposed to, as well as the unique feeling that by giving your time, ideas and talents, you’re positively affecting the lives of others.

So enhance your Creative Karma and make contact with someone you can help today!

By Dan Goodwin