POSITIVE POWER
MAXIM Australia|July 2024
Motivational speaker, firefighter, podcaster, author, suicide survivor - ADAM BLUM shares his insights on how to change a negative mindset into a positive one...
ADAM BLUM
POSITIVE POWER

It's hard to believe that I was at the lowest point of my life only 10 years ago. It's even more difficult to consider I was so deeply entrenched in the darkness that I had considered this negative state as irreversible. Somehow, I knew that after I attempted to take my life that I needed to learn how to embrace a more positive mindset. I had no idea where to begin, and like most people I started by seeking advice.

Working with a psychologist sparked my curiosity about the mechanics of the conscious mind. Following her guidance, I started to make daily changes using simple intentional goals. I read about neuroplasticity, and when I began looking for mentors, their recommendations were implemented into my routines. Here's what I learnt:

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