This past January while everyone was making and attempting to keep their New Years resolutions, I was totally against having one at all! I was going through one of life's many lessons and had begun to feel kind of "down and out." It was showing through my demeanor, my conversations and through my facebook and twitter statuses and updates. This totally negative (or what I thought to be negative) situation, had totally affected my mood. It was then that my Aunt sent me a message challenging me. The challenge was to only speak POSITIVE thoughts for 30 days.
At first I was totally against this challenge. People who know me know that at times I can be a fireball. I had always been the type of person to bottle up my emotions, and then one day just SNAP! I would say hurtful things...and basically just say whatever it was that I had been holding in. To go 30 days without saying a negative thought to me seemed almost IMPOSSIBLE. Nevertheless, I accepted...and began my "Positive Binge".
The first few days were difficult. As I said I was experiencing a situation that was all but positive as far as I was concerned. Trying to only speak positive words was...HARD. I started by only posting positive and inspirational Facebook statuses. Hey, it seems small but it was a huge step for me. Each day being positive got a little easier. I had some MAJOR road blocks, but instead of doing my usual "lashing out" routine, I remained quiet and tried to reinforce the positive in the situation. The most amazing part of this 30 day experience was that people started to SEE a visible change in ME!
I say all of this to make this point. You may NOT be capable of changing your situation (it is what it is) HOWEVER, you CAN change your outlook on your situation. Instead of looking at the easy negative in a situation (ex. I cant believe he/she acted that way) look at the positive (ex. THANK GOD that I got out of that one quick! Now I know his/her character and can move on.) Your POWER is in your THOUGHTS so why not make them positive?
As someone who now realizes how much of a negative person I had become, I can honestly say that my new outlook is helping me to be a BETTER friend, sister, daughter, co-worker, etc. Every morning I start my day with two positive affirmations about my life. If you don't think positive for yourself...who will?
I encourage you to THINK and BE more positive! I guarantee with a little work you will become so much happier! Besides, in all honesty your negative situations/circumstances aren't nearly as bad as you think!
Be Blessed!