It is amazing how much better our days are when we stay positive. It is simple, when you give off good vibes/energy, it is likely to return to you. Just think of how a smile will almost always be responded to with a smile. On the other hand, with a frown, you will likely get a reciprocal emotion in return. Achieve your goals and impact those around you by staying positive.
Staying Positive Is Not About Ignoring Reality
When you are being positive, it is really not about ignoring reality. The fact of the matter is, life is happening around us. While there are a lot of bad things on going, there is also the good. Here, we are not saying that there is always a bright side and that the worst of an event should be ignored. What we are saying is, stay positive, while acknowledging the not so pleasant part of life.
It is important to understand the things that we can change and then take action to change these things to favor what it is that you are trying to achieve. Be present for what is taking place around you but stay positive and maintain perspective.
Staying Positive Is A Choice
No matter what is happening in life, it is your choice whether or not you will stay positive. Take as an example being cut off by someone on the road. Yes, the first reaction is to get angry, be upset and as it is common for many of us to pull up next to the person that cut us off to show our displeasure. Others may take it much further and that is where we see episodes of road rage. The above was all a choice. The decisions that we make have a direct impact on our lives and the lives of those around us.
Let us approach the above situation differently. Following being cut off, you could choose to stay positive, be thankful that you did not get into an accident and continue on your way. Note that being cut off is only a few second of your day. You have so many more thousands of seconds in this day. Do not allow an action by another to ruin the rest of your day or your life. It is really your choice.
Stay Positive And Create Opportunity
Have you realized how difficult it is to be creative when your mood is in the gutter. If you accept that there is no way out of a situation or dwell on the worst of a situation, you will never be able to lift your head up to see all the opportunities. It is only when you stay positive and keep perspective, that you are able to fully appreciate the entirety of a situation and be able to formulate a plan to take advantage of what is available.
In some instance, instead of focusing on what you do not have, focus on how lucky you are to have what you do. Then go and make use of what you have to exploit the opportunities present. Further, do not focus on your failures, learn from them. Stay positive and learn where things went wrong and adjust your strategy and approach accordingly. Stay positive and see a learning opportunity in everything that occurs in life, good or bad.
Your mind is a powerful tool. If you stay positive, you not only affect those around you, but also those around those who are around you. One person does make a difference, choose to be that difference. Start by having a positive attitude.
Conclusion
It is amazing how much better our days are when we stay positive. It is simple, when you give off good vibes/energy, it is likely to return to you. Just think of how a smile will almost always be responded to with a smile. On the other hand, with a frown, you will likely get a reciprocal emotion in return. Achieve your goals and impact those around you by staying positive.
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