A Simple Way to Stay Positive

It's so very easy to get caught up in a negative frame of mind. One minor thing can throw your whole day out of whack. What I find most amazing, is how much energy it can consume being in that negative state. The negative seems to possess you, your breathing becomes heavier, your heart-rate increases and you have this overwhelming need to "share" this news. If there is no one around to tell, you might start thinking of who you could call to tell, maybe post it on Facebook. It's pretty funny when you think about it and yet, so sad at the same time.

To avoid feeding the "Negative Monster" so it won't come back begging for more, as soon as something happens, that gives you the first telltale sign of any of the above. Immediately say cancel, cancel, cancel to yourself, take some deep breathes and find something good to think about.

You might also want to come up with a keyword or phrase that you know would trigger a happy thought. Maybe your pet's name, or a place you've been on vacation that brought peace to your soul. You could also use the title of a song that makes you feel good. Then concentrate on the words to that song and begin to sing or hum it. It doesn't matter what it is as long as it gets you out of that negative state. I personally like "I Will Survive." It's just one of those empowering songs, imagine breaking up with the negative feelings or The Devil. But you might like a love song to or even a gospel song.

Whatever it is that gets you out of that negative energy and back to a higher vibration the faster you do it the better. Remember each moment and each day you are creating your future, no Negative Monsters allowed.

Counting Your Blessings & Changing Your Focus

Our perception of the world around us creates the world we live in. When we focus on the negative we only give it energy to grow and even invade other areas of our life. You might be surprised to find that you have so many wonderful things that occur in your life daily, that you have overlooked by concentrating on the negative.

For changing your focus I recommend simply journaling the treasures found in everyday life. You don't even need a fancy new journal, a plain spiral notebook will work just fine.

What kind of things should you write down daily? Anything good!

- Receiving a compliment
- Having someone hold the door for you.
- A phone call from a friend
- Something funny one of your kids said
- A smooth commute to work
- Finding or receiving money in any amount
- Gifts and unexpected nice surprises

It doesn't matter as long as you view it as something good. When you shift your focus to the good you aren't just looking at life different, you are raising the positive energy that surrounds you and in turn will attract more blessings each and everyday.

Gratitude is The Antidepressant

You know that you can change the way you are feeling in just minutes! Even better not only is it fast, it's free!

All too often we give way too much attention to the things in life that aren't good.  Whether it's debt or a relationship problem with a friend, family or even a coworker.  Think about that?  Why? Why would we allow ourselves to waste our precious time on this planet to think about things or people that we don't feel good about. Those things and people will always be a part of our lives but we don't have to give them our time and energy.

You can change your life right now, right this minute by choosing to give less of your time and energy those negative situations and/or people by beginning to focus on the good and wonderful things you have in your life.  What are you truly grateful for?  Be honest with yourself! Feel the feeling of how blessed you really are.  Start thinking of all the wonderful people and things in your life.  No Eeyores allowed! It doesn't work if you moan out, I'm grateful for my family.  No!  You have to feel it and know in your heart how precious life is how wonderful the things you have are.  

There are opportunities to be grateful at every turn.

Make a list start with loved ones, mentors, then move onto things.  They don't have to be things that are big. Yes, I'm thankful for my home and I feel so blessed but there are those little things in life to be grateful for also. Things that we overlook when we are too consumed with the negative.  I start my day with being oh so grateful for the hot shower I'm taking.  Thank God for the people that came before me that invented and built the means by which I enjoy that warm soothing moment every morning! Ahhh!

Start now making the list and you will be amazed how quickly you will feel uplifted!  This comes with lasting benefits as well because the more you are thankful, the more you will have to be thankful for.

Wise Words

When I was growing up my mom had a sign on the bathroom mirror that read, "There are no excuses.  There are only choices!"  Through my life I've love that expression and I've hated it but its always made me think of the decisions I make especially when I'm tempted to make an excuse instead of take action.   I've learned that taking action feels so much better! :)

Turning Your Life Around - General Positive Affirmation

There are times when we all find ourselves in a negative state of mind.  This can be in any area of your life, a relationship, work or business, or a money problems.  Sadly when we have a problem we tend to focus on it rather than all the good things around us. 

If you find yourself polluting all the good things in life with the problem, that problem can create more difficulties in other areas of your life.  As an example, if you are having financial problems the way you handle it can have a negative affect on your marriage.  There are times when saying a specific positive affirmation feels more like a lie and hardly believable and if anything that affirmation might just compound the problem with making you more angry.

We are all human and it happens.  For myself when I have these sorts of days or times I like to use the below affirmation. It's a combination of many affirmations that I've found over the years and joined together. 

Use it whenever your thoughts are creeping in the wrong direction, repeating it as often as needed or over and over as you fall asleep at night.

I forgive the world, the world forgives me and I forgive myself.  I release any resistance and I accept the good God has for me now. 

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Gratitude is The Fuel for Positive Affirmations

Begin changing your life this very moment by thinking about the things you are grateful for.  This is the first step on your journey to improve your life.  By seeing all that you have, you look at things in a whole new way and by changing your focus, it will allow you to see more clearly all the things that you have been so blessed with. When making your list of people and things you are grateful for, you will begin to feel the love and happiness swelling in your heart.  This is important because that feeling is the fuel behind your thoughts, your affirmations and your ability to attract the health, wealth, and happiness you desire. 

Here are some great ways to start out:

God thank you for all of the blessing you have given to me.

 I'm so blessed to have ________


I'm so thankful for __________

Now that you have "fueled up"  begin to add simple affirmations.

God thank you for all the blessings you have given me.  I'm so thankful to have a home.  I am prosperous.  I'm so blessed to have an income.  I am prosperous. 

Say your affirmation several times a day or whenever a thought comes to you that is negative.  Change your focus and change your life! 

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The Secret Gratitude Book is one of the most powerful tools you can ever use to transform your life into total joy. When you use this book every day and write about all the things in your life you are grateful for, you will be amazed at the never-ending list of thoughts that come back to you of more things to be grateful for. You can use The Secret Gratitude Book to powerfully attract specific things that you want into your life in absolute abundance.

The book is full of affirmations and insights written by Rhonda Byrne that allow you to bring joy and harmony to every aspect of your life. Inspired by Rhonda s writings, every day you will write a list of things you are grateful for now in your life, followed by a list of Gratitude Intentions all the things you want to come into your life.

The Secret Gratitude Book is beautifully designed with a magnetic flap closer and a ribbon marker. It will help readers focus their energies and clearly and effectively maximize the law of attraction in their lives for six full months.

There are no limits to the good that you can bring forth to you. By practicing gratitude daily, you will increase your magnetic power to attract a magnificent life beyond your wildest
dreams.