We've all heard the saying "you are what you eat". Have you ever considered that you are what you think? Or that you become what you think about the most; whether it's positive or negative?
EXPECT ONLY POSITIVE OUTCOMES
My grandmother's voice in my head always reminds me to "hope for the best and plan for the worst". As a firm believer in all things positive, it's imperative that we think happy thoughts and expect positive outcomes regularly. That doesn't block negative situations from occurring- but a positive and optimistic thought process can diminish the sting felt when things don't go as planned.
CHOOSE POSITIVITY
How do you do that? First, you have to choose positivity above all else. If being a "Debbie Downer" is common practice for you, it helps to choose a more positive approach to your comments and responses. If that is something that you know will take time, practice silence to harness, organize, and be in control of your thoughts.
DEFINE THE OPPOSITE AND RECOGNIZE IT
Define what constitutes negativity in your life and practice avoiding it at all costs and at all levels. At work, be mindful of "water cooler chatter". The latest local news could quickly evolve into "did you hear about so and so....". Being able to separate yourself from that which you are trying to avoid is the first sign of a positive change.
On my journey to full-time positivity I've made it a personal practice to immediately replace a negative thought with a positive one. It feels crazy, stupid, and even make believe at first. But the more I made a conscious effort to be positive, it turned into a habit and then a lifestyle change for the better. The only thing I had to lose was negative thoughts and actions that were not in alignment with the person I knew I was supposed to be.
Be a part of the solution and remember that I care!
Chowan Moore Aforo, BSW
Better Brighter Blessed
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