I used to get annoyed when I would call Jared because I was down, and he would tell me how to turn the situation around. I wanted to sulk, and I wanted him to feel badly for me. In fact, when I'd get down I wanted any sympathy I could get.
I like to think that most of the time I am a really positive person, but I have my flaws. One is that when I get "set off" I really have a hard time letting go or flipping the situation. I am not sure why that is, but I have come up with a few things that really help me.
1. When I feel myself getting negative. I have to stop and realize what the "trigger" was for me. Why did I turn the situation negative? I have found this really helpful because without realizing your negative triggers, you can't stop them. Which means you'll always have negative aspects.
2. Take a moment and breathe. If your at home, leave the room, take a walk, take a bath. If your at work.. ride the elevator, go the the bathroom, take your lunch. I know it sounds silly, but when I start being negative if I don't take a breather, I'll stay negative. If I do take a breather then I can turn things around.
3. Remind myself that there are 2 ways to handle ANYTHING. Either positively or negatively. Then I dissect each option and CHOOSE the positive way.
4. Call your sexy husband... or anyone sexy. That'll put a smile on your face!
I have an app on my phone called Daily Affirmations. Every day it has 1 positive thought for you. I love this app. I make a point to read the thought right when I wake up. It helps me!
What are your suggestions? What keeps your positivity at an all time high?
