Happiness is Being Optimistic
What does Optimistic parenting mean? Parenting as an Optimistic/positive thinker is the most constructive of all parenting styles. In this, we are not reacting to each and every demand put on our time and energy by our children. Rather we are teaching our children to take responsibility for their own feelings and actions so that they can grow up to be fully independent mature adults.
So what exactly is Optimistic parenting? It basically involves making sure that your child grows up to be a well-balanced individual with positive qualities. For example, they won't be excessively controlling or clingy. They will be able to share their feelings and thoughts without getting into trouble, and also have good communication skills. Children will be able to express themselves more naturally, and won't be overly sensitive to criticism.
This is done by being very encouraging and supportive to your child. You should try to use all positive methods at your disposal, rather than just hitting them with discipline. By being optimistic, encouraging, and supportive, you are actually helping your children develop positive qualities in themselves.
This is done by using positive reinforcement in the form of playtime, singing songs, telling stories, giving rewards, and so on. These will help your child to be successful in all areas of their lives. They will learn how to get along with others, and deal with both positive and negative situations. They will learn how to be calm, considerate, creative, and resourceful.
Why is it so important to teach children to be Optimistic? Because it's a great way of life to live. It helps you see that you can trust in things that happen to you, and that life is good. It also makes you happier, and healthier on the inside. When children are Optimistic, they are usually happy and do much better at school.
How can we get our children to be Optimistic? Simple, just watch them. Try to observe how they act, and how they react to situations. If you notice something always going wrong, encourage them to take responsibility for it, and figure out what caused it. They will then see that it's not only an isolated incident, but a symptom of something that could be corrected.
Do you have other children who suffer from anxiety or depression? You should definitely talk to them about it, because it can really affect your children. One of the best things you can do is have a group of children around, so they can talk to each other. Your child will get the support he needs from his peers, and it will give him courage to try new things, and face life head on. Also, talking to your child will let him know that everyone has difficulties, even when they seem like they're managing just fine.
It's easy to say that it's a good thing to be Optimistic, but do remember that it is a choice we make for ourselves. The first step is facing up to life, and then we can choose the way we want to react to every situation. Will you be Optimistic, or will you remain pessimistic? The choice is yours. You'll either make it positive, or negative, but it's up to you.
Are you having problems with a co-worker? If so, ask yourself if you are Optimistic enough, and don't get into a fight with him. If he responds in an unkind way or acts angry, throw the keyboard away and leave him alone. Don't let him intimidate you. This is your business, not his, and it's your life - do what you choose with it.
Do you fear having children? If so, being Optimistic is the way to go, because you're going to make the best of your life, and also of the life around you. Children bring joy into life and with them comes responsibility. When you are an Optimistic person, life will seem easier to handle.
Don't let life turn you into an Optimistic, just because other people do. If you feel bad about yourself, that's your problem, not their fault. It's easy to get depressed if life goes wrong. But if you think optimistically, you will find that life is far more positive than the negative vibrations it can give you.
