Attracting Positive Energy for Improved Health

By Deborah Dittner

Energy…you are all made up of energy. There are times you may not feel so energetic and other times, nothing can stop you.

The different kinds of energy you work with are physical (the quantity of your energy), emotional (the quality of your energy), and mental and spiritual (the focus of your energy).

Let us focus on positive energy, referring to those who are optimistic, enthusiastic, energetic and animated.

Positivity simply creates more positivity. Negativity breeds more negativity.

Therefore, focusing on the positive will help in improving all aspects of your life. But how do you get to this level and what can you do to improve your own energy?

Especially in times when there are so many questions, you sometimes need to delve deeper.

Create healthier and more positive surroundings both at home and at work. Surround yourself with people that make you happy, foods that nourish the body, quality sleep and movement helping you to develop a strong heart, lungs and body. Be aware of your emotions by paying attention to the value of your mindfulness and self-care.

Decreasing negative energy demands continuous work where success requires patience and persistence.

You may be thinking, who has the time to do this kind of work?

With gumption and willingness to move forward in a positive manner, you can accomplish anything. Practice mindfulness by paying attention to your thoughts and how you are feeling. Maintain focus on the present. What is past, is past. You can’t do anything about it. What may happen tomorrow…you don’t know yet as it’s in the future. Be present in the moment and breathe as you take action for any change that may occur.

Calming the mind and decreasing stress can be accomplished with meditation. Not enough time to meditate? Start with a few minutes daily and as you become more familiar with this practice, you can increase the time. Sitting in a comfortable position with your feet on the floor and hands resting in your lap…breathe. Concentrate on your breathing by using a 4-7-8 pattern (breathing in through your nose to the count of four, hold to the count of seven, and exhale through your mouth to the count of eight), or a box breathing pattern (4-4-4-4…inhale through your nose to the count of four, hold to the count of four, exhale through your mouth to the count of four and hold to the count of four — repeat a minimum of three times).

Pranayama is a yogic breathing technique to help balance energy creating calmness and a more aware state of being. There are many other examples of breathwork that you may have experienced while practicing yoga and more. Do what is right for you and your body. Through meditation and breathwork you can learn to control your thoughts and improve your awareness by attracting positive energy. These practices help create stability, center the body and mind, and create a closer inner connection.

A practice in gratitude is another simple way to create positive energy and emotions. Be grateful for the goodness in your life. Meditate on the wonderful things and people you have in your life on a daily basis. These can be simple things in life to start and become more detailed as your practice moves forward. A gratitude journal is a way to write down those things that you are grateful for. You can make this part of your bedtime routine. Start with writing about three things you are grateful for and why. Some write gratitude notes then put them in a jar. Reading these come the New Year (or other event you choose) can be fun and a wonderful way to remember happy moments. Change your words. Now what does that mean? If you are thinking or self-talking about negative things, change those negative words into positive words. This may take some practice but once you get the hang of it, you’ll see how well it works. Changing those negative words and thoughts by focusing on the positive things that are in your life and the things that you are grateful for will change your inside chatter to positive talk making you feel happier and healthier.

Be positive and create more positivity in your life. Breathe…Balance…Benefit for today and always.