Positive Thinking Day is celebrated on September 13 every year to highlight the rewards of positive thinking. Positive Thinking Day is all about thinking positive thoughts. It’s easy to be pessimistic and cynical about things — which is not entirely bad because it prepares you for the worst. However, too much negativity can have an adverse impact on our emotional well-being. Research says that you can prolong your life with happiness and optimism. So, on Positive Thinking Day, and other days too, train yourself to see the bright side in every situation and keep a positive attitude always.

Positive Thinking Day was first celebrated in 2003. An American entrepreneur came up with the idea of dedicating a day to positivity and positive thinking. The only goal of the day is to have a positive attitude at all times.

Positive thinking reaps a lot of benefits. Studies show that positive thinking is not just good for our emotional well-being, but also our mental health. It has the power to reduce the risk of heart diseases and alleviate stress and anxiety. Studies have also shown that positive thinking can increase a person’s life span and keep them healthy for a longer period. In fact, positive thinking is so crucial to your body, that it can help build immunity and resistance towards minor illnesses such as the common cold.

There are several different techniques and approaches that you can use to try and be more of a positive thinker. One of the best ways to start thinking positively is by catching your thoughts and reframing them. If you find yourself having a negative reaction to a situation, try to change your perspective. Try to identify the reasons why you feel negatively towards the situation, and if you can, try to pick the positive outcomes of the same situation. Talking to a friend who is going through something similar, or simply thinking out loud can help you find the positive in any situation. Remember, the positives don’t have to be huge, monumental wins- just simple, small wins that uplift and encourage you. A lot of small wins throughout the day will result in a positive attitude.