Introduction
I strive to experience positive emotions because they are pleasurable. Serenity is an emotion I could gain through practicing acceptance. If I can accept my emotions, whether good or bad, I can achieve peace of mind. A barrier to achieving serenity is lacking the capacity to deal with negative emotions. The inability to confront my negative emotions when I encounter them can ultimately affect my health. I accept all situations as natural and not targeted at me to achieve serenity.
How to Experience More Positive Emotions
Improving Emotional Intelligence
Recognizing my emotions as either positive or negative is emotional intelligence. To gain emotional intelligence, I would cultivate the habit of self-awareness. It helps me understand the limits of my strengths and weaknesses. The self-denial of my abilities denies me the luxury of being self-aware and reduces my emotional intelligence. Living in denial can give me a sense of overconfidence, which affects my day-to-day activities. Acknowledging my limitations results in decreased stress and increased motivation.
Improving Optimism
Achieving self-awareness comes with increased motivation, resulting in improved optimism. Optimism is the belief represented through hope of positive outcomes or success in future endeavors. Being thankful is a habit that I can practice to increase my optimism. Gratitude entails accepting things as they happen and understanding that some days are better than others. Seeing everything as a learning experience results in a much more optimistic life. An ungrateful person tends to be more negative, thus lowering their optimism.
Exercising the Best Strengths
People practicing gratitude are more aware of their strengths and weaknesses. Engaging in activities can assist me to improve on my strengths where I am not as proficient. Excelling in skills that I previously did not possess and practiced improves my outlook on life. Self-confidence plays a critical role in improving my ability to recognize my limitations. Having low self-esteem results in not accepting and appreciating the strengths I possess. Practicing and learning new skills can assist me in gaining more self-confidence.
Conclusion
To conclude, experiencing positive emotions is indicative of a flourishing life. In the same context, my increased emotional intelligence guides me when interacting with others. Similarly, optimism improved my outlook on future outcomes at work and home. Boosting my strengths ensures I adjust to my work arrangements and achieve my goals. I can confidently say that applying all these habits in my life resulted in improved mental health.