{"id":1055,"date":"2013-07-31T17:21:39","date_gmt":"2013-07-31T22:21:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lovingonme.com\/?p=1055"},"modified":"2017-05-19T09:28:51","modified_gmt":"2017-05-19T14:28:51","slug":"daily-doses-of-positive-are-the-best-prevention-for-the-blues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovingonme.com\/2017\/2013\/07\/31\/daily-doses-of-positive-are-the-best-prevention-for-the-blues\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily Doses of Positive are the Best Prevention for the Blues!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Daily<\/a>In Here\u2019s How to Keep Your Happy Smile in Place<\/b><\/a>, we talked about the three attitudes that keep happiness flowing in our lives \u2013 gratitude, audacity, and abundance. As well as those work, it does sometimes become a trial to keep our attitude in check in the midst of trying circumstances.<\/p>\n

On our best days, our music, morning talk show, prayer or exercise gets us geared up to tackle the road ahead. We usually stay on that high until we encounter our first hurdle \u2013 other people. Man oh man some people are such an energy drain. It\u2019s like they take a hose and attach it to our back, sucking out all the positive vibes we\u2019ve stored up for the day ahead.<\/p>\n

I wish we could just remove those people from our lives, but we all know that\u2019s not always possible. At least not right away. So what is it we can do to help ourselves keep a great attitude while the trial remains in our life?<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s my suggestion – Give our self a boost of positive! By intentionally surrounding our selves with affirming words and symbols we can change our perception of our circumstances, and our attitude will shortly follow. We don\u2019t need anything long or ostentatious, just small reminders of who we are, what we\u2019re about and what God is accomplishing through our lives.<\/p>\n

I tend to need these reminders a lot so I strategically put them on things I\u2019ll use all through the day. For example a sticky note above my computer features a quote that says nothing is as good or bad as it seems in the moment<\/b>. The cover of one of my journals features an Emily Dickinson quote \u2013 I dwell in possibility<\/b>. \u00a0And my Loving on Me<\/i> mug reminds me to Dare to Defy the Status Quo<\/b>. It\u2019s a small but powerful way to continuously stream positive affirmations into my spirit.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve also identified the one animal that best describes where I am in life right now. It used to be lions, then ladybugs, and for a time honeybees. All of them still resonate with some part of my spirit, but today life is all about the butterfly. A symbol of transformation and freedom, it beautifully represents this phase of my journey. I wear a little silver one around my wrist to remind me of what\u2019s important. Funny how I find myself toying with it as I weigh important decisions about the future.<\/p>\n

We can all add this same encouragement to our lives. The key is making affirmations and symbols a part of our every day, all day. <\/b>Just 2 or 3 small reminders can make a huge difference in our daily disposition. All it takes is a commitment to making our happiness an intentional habit!<\/p>\n

Remember, our happiness is in our control \u2013 unless we give it to someone else. Circumstances \u2013 which often impact our happiness \u2013 are often out of our control. The circumstances themselves are neither good nor bad. They are simply the culmination of a series of moments in time. It is our perception of those circumstances that shape our attitudes and result in our subsequent actions.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why this consistent flow of affirmations is so potent. It helps keep our focus on our long-term vision so that we can put our temporary situation in proper perspective. It\u2019s amazing how circumstances bother you far less when you remember that what you\u2019re experiencing is really only a moment in time.<\/p>\n

So how about it? Will you join me in making happiness a habit? A new survey says it takes 66 days for an action to become something you do without thinking. So for the next two months, I\u2019m issuing a challenge \u2013 let\u2019s surround our selves with the positive.\u00a0 Do what works for you \u2013 post sticky notes, draw a picture in your hand, or tie a string around your wrist. Whatever it is that will allow you to give you a dose of the positive.<\/p>\n

Not sure what to say? Here are three phrases to help you get started:<\/p>\n

I am mighty. I am strong. I am enough.<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is no space in my spirit for negativity.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I can do it!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0You\u2019ll be amazed at what a difference this makes in your day. \u00a0After doing it for several months, I\u2019ve discovered that I no longer need to see the notes to hear the positive messages in my mind. Feeding myself positive thoughts throughout the day has allowed them to take root.\u00a0 So when the blues try to get me down, my mind just won\u2019t have it. Isn\u2019t that awesome?<\/p>\n

I know life can be tough. When our circumstances are challenging, the day after day beat down, can be hard to bear. But speaking kindly to ourselves can be a balm to our soul, helping us weather the tough times and more quickly recover our good spirits.<\/p>\n

Give it a try, and let me know what you think. If you\u2019re already doing it, share your favorite affirmation or animal inspiration with us. Day by day, we\u2019ll learn and grow together.<\/p>\n

Loving on Me as I Love You. \u2764<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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