5
Ways to Make Your Life More Positive
As we grow, we naturally become more in tune with the things and
people that facilitate a safe, comfortable and empowered environment. Our
experiences and interactions with people and situations give us the ability to
further surround ourselves with positive influences and to also avoid
potentially harmful or damaging circumstances. While every day is a continuous
learning opportunity for how I live my own life in a more positive manner,
there are a few things I'm certain facilitate a positive attitude and outlook.
1.
Don't
avoid or ignore negativity.
In order to conquer
and overcome, it must be acknowledged. This can include people in your life who
may be bringing you down, a hostile workplace environment or even a personal
stressor that you haven't conquered quite yet. Think about the moments in your
day that bring you anxiety or that you don't look forward to. How can you turn
that experience into something positive that fulfills you? Sometimes, these are
small and easy to implement changes. Other times, they are more serious and
drastic changes that need to take place. Either way, ignoring it will not move
you in the direction of positivity. Remember, you are in control of your
environment and if these negative situations keep making an appearance, it's up
to you to handle them.
2. Take care of yourself and your needs.
In order to feel
compelled to live a powerful and meaningful life, you must love you. It's
crucial to take care of not only your physical health, but your mental health
as well. It's a continuous circle: take care of your thoughts and your
emotional well being, and it will be reflected in your day-to-day. Take care of
your actions and how you live each day, and this will be reflected in your thoughts and emotional
state of mind. Love yourself fully in order to love
others fully.
3.
Mend
what's broken or get rid of it.
Determining what is
worth your time and effort and what is not can be challenging. This is
especially true when it comes to people we have history with or love dearly.
Only you are responsible for yourself and only you are in control of your
happiness. If situations are toxic and beyond repair, it's time to let go. Are
there relationships or friendships that remain damaged but you know are worth
the time? Fix them and find peace. Do what you can to find love in situations
where it may have be absent in the past.
4.
Give
back.
This one is so important
to me and personally close to my heart. Giving our time, energy, love,
mentorship and sometimes money is what life is about. Everything we put out
into the world comes back to us. Imagine if everyone took some time out of each
week to give back to people without expecting anything in return. What a
whirlwind of positive energy we would create! There are countless ways to give
back and unfortunately, so many people and animals who are in dire need. My mom
taught me a quote she learned in Mexico that stuck with me forever, "donde
comen uno, comen dos." Translation: where one can eat, two can eat. It
moves me every time I say it out loud. At the end of the day, no matter what
you have (or don't have) you are likely in a position to give something small
to someone else who needs it. Don't hesitate. Just give back.
5. Things that make us smile, laugh and feel good
are just awesome.
This one is
pretty simple...Just do MORE of it. Do more of what makes you happy! Sounds
like common sense doesn't it? I truly believe that in the super fast paced
world we live in, happiness may not come as easily as we wish. In order to
navigate through work and responsibilities that seem monotonous, we have to
actively pursue and engage in beautiful acts of love and kindness. So get to
it!
Living a positive life is a must. Focus on the times in your
life where you felt most worry-free and motivated. Think about where you were
with your loved ones, where you were in your career, your health and how you
were making an impact in the lives of other people. Achieving a positive
lifestyle is an ongoing effort that should always fall high on your list of
priorities. I encourage you to take a step towards more love, more happiness
and more togetherness.
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