How our frame of mind can affect our self confidence.
Posted February 11th, 2010 by adminThere are biological examples of this. A positive frame of mind is as a result of increased levels of neuro transmitters such as serotonin that regulate the efficiency capabilities of the brain. The knock effects of a positive frame of mind also include enhanced wellbeing not just better mental health but better in the physical sense aswell. This is because of the increase to the immune system that a positive frame of mind can give you.
The reverse is also true, when we are depressed we are far more liable to getting other diseases and mental health issues. Our interaction with others deteriorate, we start to think irrationally and our confidents can drop. In a nutshell this is a frame of mind that is best to avoid at all costs. Feeling unhappy from time to time is not unusual but the way we choose to face an issue comes from our state of mind.
A positive mental attitude is also about giving you a can do attitude. Individuals who think positively are far more likely to see challenges rather than issues or possibilities instead of difficulties. For instance, entrepreneurs who are successful usually are because they are able to spot opportunities for growth in a marketplace which other people only see troubles in. The positive mental attitude of a successful person means that opportunity becomes a reality; because they also have the drive and motivation to ensure success and make their vision come true. So as you can see there is much to be gained from a positive mental attitude. The issue for lots of people is in developing one in the first place.
Creating a positive frame of mind is not some new aged trend. For centuries religious men and scholars alike searched for and developed tactics to harness an inner harmony. While this may have begun to make mankind closer to god the essence of this idea is just as relevant today. That a positive frame of mind makes us closer to the divine while a negative frame of mind can only direct us in to ways of being that are a detriment to our lives. Monks realised this long ago which is why they devote themselves to a life of abstinence and mental and spiritual fulfilment.
One of the easiest ways to determine your frame of mind is to reflect on how you are with other people. A good way to do this is to picture how you behave towards people you do not know. Are you outgoing and open to meeting and talking with people? Or are you insular and afraid. Believe it or not one of the best ways to get over a negative frame of mind is to change your mindset to the world around you and that means the people in it also. If you are generally uncomfortable around other people then try this experiment.
One night make yourself to strike up a conversation at random in a public place. Do not worry about how you look or appear or what you talk about. A reference about the weather or anything will do. Just try it and note how you feel afterwards.
You see, the way you are with others will impact the opportunities you get offered. Think about it like this who is the most likely to get a job between two people of identical ability and knowledge except for one difference, One is uptight and uncomforable with other people and the other is easy going and comfortable with others. If I was the boss I know which one I would pick for the Job.
Do you suffer from a negative frame of mind? If so check out Quentin’s blog on Overcoming social anxiety.