Having had a very negative time in the past something ive learned, all be it the hard way is that I no longer want to surround myself in negativity. It doesn't help and just makes things worse. So without really thinking about it my new years resolution was to be positive, take what you have and turn negativity around on those that dish it out. I used to think it was me that was negative but have realised it was not only the person I spent most of my time with but the life that I had accidently got myself into - now that is all over ive realised who I really am and how much time ive wasted.
Found this on the internet this morning, wasn't searching for it but for a dictionary definition of the word POSITIVE - alot of it is quite right !!
Have a fab day - we are going to chill for the most part today, may go for a walk - but most of all enjoy that ive not gotta work.
20 Tips for Staying Positive and Productive.
1. I hang out with like-minded people who energize me and I avoid the energy vampires.
2. I learn from, and get inspired by, successful people.
3. I ask myself the right kind of questions - the "what can I learn from this experience" questions, rather than the "why does this happen to me" questions.
4. I regularly get excited about possibilities - sometimes too excited!
5. I don't focus on negatives - I invest my emotional energy where it will give me the best return.
6. I change the stuff I can and I let go of the stuff I have no control over.
7. I am constantly setting goals. Big and small.
8. I dedicate time every day to 'switching off' and having fun for fun's sake. Strategic silliness.
9. I express myself creatively. It makes me happy.
10. I let myself dream. Sometimes my mind keeps me awake all night!
11. I invest time into others. People who are completely self-focused tend to have more downs than ups.
12. Whatever most people my age do, I try and avoid.
13. I regularly take stock of my life and consciously appreciate everything in it and about it. I am always acutely aware that my life is great and that I am blessed to be where I am.
14. I set high standards for myself. I want to be exceptional and do exceptional things, and I will. Not because I'm particularly talented, but because I am prepared to work harder than most. I love to explore and push the boundaries of my potential.
15. I love swimming against the tide. I love doing what most people don't or won't. I love being unconventional and throwing 'logic' out the window (now and then). Sometimes logic is a synonym for fear and ignorance.
16. I look after myself physically. I don't smoke, drink or use drugs and I never have. Ever. Being physically fit and healthy, helps me stay focused on a mental, emotional and creative level. It's very hard to be 'up' when you're physically unwell.
17. My self-talk is positive. I don't beat myself up. I don't feel sorry for myself and I don't indulge in 'pity parties'.
18. I get great feedback and support from lots of amazing people - like you. Thanks.
19. I keep stimulated and challenged by doing lots of different stuff! I thrive on variety and change - private coaching, corporate speaking, professional writing, TV, radio, blogging, business coaching and every so often, I make an appearance at my gyms. If I had to do the same thing day in, day out, I would be in trouble. I have made a career out of my passion. I get paid to do what I love.
20. I spend quiet time alone recharging my batteries. No phone, no internet, no TV, no people, no noise, no distractions. I connect with the fat eight year-old for a while and see what he has to tell me. Sometimes the only person we don't listen to is ourselves.
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