We've all heard that there is great power in positive thinking. I believe it really works! I also know that embracing positive thoughts about one's self, sharing positive feedback with others, looking to God for help through prayer, and surrounding yourself with positive people is sometimes much easier said than practiced. Here are a few simple ways to help focus on the positive when the going gets tough:
1. Pray or meditate
Invite God into your life. It's really not dumb! Yes, God is always present and doesn't NEED an invitation. I find it helps me REMEMBER that God is present when I invite God to help me get my workouts in, eat healthy, and take time to get adequate rest. This time to center and focus the heart and mind is calming and relieves stress which makes it more likely that you will be able to maintain a positive attitude.
2. Boost Your Ego
When you get up in the morning, look yourself in the mirror and say, "I am awesome and I am beautiful!" Sometime during the day, perhaps when you are in a rut or lull, write down three things you have done well. It's the culmination of little things like drinking 8-10 glasses of water, going for a walk, or achieving a goal that make a big difference. Reminding yourself that you are awesome builds your self-confidence and all of that positive energy is sure to rub off on others.
3. Share the Love
What goes around comes around. Do at least three things daily to support others. It can be anything from saying hello to a stranger, sharing a high five with your workout buddy to volunteering at a soup kitchen. You may never know, but your kind words and deeds might just be the pick-me-up someone needed for the day.
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