Be more positive! Lately it seems like problems have become commonplace so that every day many people complain, starting from problems with online lectures, problems with quarrels with partners because of LDR, maybe.

It is not uncommon for people who have this problem to end up spreading negative vibes to the people around them.

Even though sometimes they know that the problem can actually be solved without having to complain.

Well, this is what makes me think that there are still many people who focus too much on the bad things or shortcomings and like to forget that actually every incident that happens has a positive side too.

So, when someone focuses too much on negative things, on bad things, it is very likely that the thought patterns formed will become negative too.

For example, if you are given a task with a tight deadline, if it has not been completed, you will complain first, and will not be confident that you can complete it in a short time.

Try doing it first without complaining, maybe the task can be completed on time, even fine. Then, the question is why did this happen?

Well, you will find the answer in this article, starting from why we tend to see negative things rather than positive things and how we can slowly change these complaints into a more positive mindset.

So, read this article till the end so that you can get the whole idea

Here’s How to Train the Brain to Be More Positive

Well, as I mentioned earlier, we can actually discuss negative thought patterns and the habit of complaining in one way.

This is what is called The Tetris Effect, a psychological phenomenon that was first introduced by one of the Wired article authors named Jeffrey Goldsmith in 1994.

This phenomenon can also occur in other contexts, for example law students are taught to always look for flaws in arguments.

Well, this can also happen in the real world, if a Tetris player suddenly can see Tetris blocks in the real world.

Well, over time the law student will also be programmed to always see the flaws in something. That is an example of the Negative Effect of Tetris.

Well, just like if we always think negatively about something, our brain will also be programmed to continue thinking negatively.

Maybe we will think negatively more often, view ourselves negatively, and evaluate life and even work, all with a negative outlook too.

If someone already has a mindset like that, it is difficult to see the good or positive side of an event.

In my opinion, it is very detrimental and drains our energy because in the end we will always complain, complain and complain and that can also make us tired too.

Well, but you don’t need to be afraid, you can still change the negative effect into a positive one or what is usually called the Positive Tetris Effect.

Well, as the name suggests, this effect is the opposite of the Negative Tetris Effect, you will get used to looking for and focusing on positive things, and eventually your mindset will also be programmed to be positive.

The principle is the same as before, like the Negative Tetris Effect, the only difference is that this is taken in a more positive direction.

You will get used to seeing everything from the positive side first, your emotions will be more stable if you have a positive mindset.

You will also find a solution more quickly when you encounter a problem without complaining first, but you can focus on the solution.

So, you can start by writing down the things you are grateful for that day, also known as a Gratitude Journal.

For example, you can start by writing three things you can be grateful for today, starting from food, being grateful to be alive today, and that you can survive even though conditions are difficult.

or you can write small things or whatever great things you can. you are grateful for that day.

By doing this, it embraces a positive perspective. So, try to get into the habit of doing this every day for a week.

If it works, try it for a month, like that and try to feel the impact, you will definitely become a more positive person too.

Well, there are several benefits that you can get if you do this habit, for example. Why is it like that? Yes, because you will have a more positive outlook, and you will be happier.

You can reduce your burden instead of complaining which will actually make you more stressed if for example you complain a lot.

That doesn’t mean you don’t see negative things at all, but as I mentioned earlier, it helps you see things from different points of view, including the positive side of what happened on a bad day for you.

Because a Gratitude Journal helps you to be grateful for the little things that happen in your life.

You will focus on the things you can be grateful for, no matter how small, rather than focusing on the things that are detrimental to you.

Because you catch a lot of positive things, because when you catch a lot of positive things, this makes you have new hope for something.

You can also come up with new, more positive ideas because of course you can also see the good side and strengths of yourself, but yes, it’s okay if for example you still have difficulty doing it.

Maybe in the end you ask, “How can we think positively, even though we are alone, sometimes it is difficult to believe in ourselves, that yes, we can do it, that everything will be fine.”

Well, if it’s like that, then slowly you can increase your self-confidence.