Being positive isn't always easy. Even for me, an "eternal optimist", I have to stay on top of my 'feelings'. Recently, as I struggle to be positive about certain situations in my life, I’ve been giving some serious thought to how I try to transform my outlook from negative-focused to positive-focused. At time when we become discouraged, it's easy to blame all kinds of outside forces –- fate, experiences, parents, relationships –- but never really stopped to think that I can CHOOSE to be happy. Happiness is a CHOICE. However, if you want to live a positive, joyful life, you cannot –- absolutely CANNOT -– focus on all the negativity. No matter how terrible a situation might seem, we can always find something good if we take the time to think about it. The best and easiest way to do this is to be positive when it comes to who YOU are. Tell yourself you’re awesome! Tell yourself you look good! Tell yourself you did an awesome job at work or raising your kids! Be honest with yourself, but do your best to look for the GOOD. And, whatever you do, DO NOT focus on the negative. CHOOSE TO BE POSITIVE!!
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AuthorI am a wife, mother, and grandmother. Late in life I decided to go back to school to become a professional counselor. I have achieved that dream, and am open for business. Archives
August 2019
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