This world can be crazy and busy and overwhelming and down right, well, negative.
You can combat all the hustle and bustle with some simple easy ways to lift up your spirits and then spread the positive energy to others.
1) Don’t forget to Smile — I know, too simple huh? Just think about it. When you smile, can you really be mad? No. It is as if something happens in our brain that shifts when we smile. When you are in a “funk”, take a moment and think about something that makes you smile. See how your mood lifts. And be sure to share your smile with others.
2) Think about Blessings — With the craziness of life, it can be super easy to forget just how blessed you are and how many things you have to be grateful for in your life. Take the to write your blessings down and you will be surprised a the length of the blessing list. Then encourage others to do the same.
3) Give to others — The beauty of this idea is that it does not mean you have to give money. More importantly than money is to give of your time to listen. And be there for others. By being there and showing up for them when they need you the most. Sometimes, all someone needs to move past a negative mood is to have someone to talk with and hash out all the stuff in their head.
In our world, we can get bombarded with tons of stressful situations and experiences. However, you can be the one who can offer a positive vibe to those around you and watch how the positive energy grows.
Teresa…a wonderful message…as always…your articles always uplift and empower me…thank you!
Sometimes we forget how simple it is to choose joy… I truly believe that when we’re feeling something negative, it means we’re moving in the wrong direction… what great, simple ways to start turning that around!
Yes Jenn it can be hard to remember we do have a choice to be happy or be unhappy. And I know that when you are in the “muck” of stuff, it can be easier to choose to be unhappy because there doesn’t seem to be a resolution. However, as we all know, there always is a resolution. Hard times do pass and like I mentioned in this post, one of the ways to get out of the “muck” is to shift our focus to helping others and embracing the blessings we do have in our lives. Thanks for sharing your thoughts Jenn!
I love your post, Teresa! It’s so positive … and simple! And true, too. A smile can change everything. Thanks for the reminders … including that giving can be lending an ear to someone who needs to be heard. Congratulations! We’ve featured your post on the homepage of http://www.HereWomenTalk.com and on our facebook page, too: https://www.facebook.com/HereWomenTalk1.
Thanks Kay so much for allowing me to share my ideas with your readers. I am excited to be a part of this community. From the start, Here Women Talk has been an added blessing. I have entered the contest, signed up for the newsletter and decided to join in to be a guest blogger. I appreciate the opportunity you give to other women to share their uniqueness and support each other. Kudos to you!
Aww, thank you, Teresa! Kudos to YOU for all you do to advocate for and empower women. You’re my kind of gal!