There are times in life when everything comes crashing down around you. But there is one thing inside you that can maintain a steady course, and that’s your attitude. In fact, this is when you need to stay positive, no matter what.
It may sound easier said than done, but it’s critical to stay positive – even when it feels like everything is falling apart. The ability to stay positive during difficult times can not only help you find a solution for your difficulty but help you bounce back better than you ever have before.
“The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need tomorrow.” ~Robert Tew
Use these 3 tips to stay positive when you feel like giving up:
1 – Focus on your end goal
You’ve got to remember where you’re going if you want to get there. Your past, no matter how difficult, has only created life up to now. Remember your end goal and re-focus to bring clarity back to your vision.
Even if you’ve found yourself in a hole you can dig your way out no matter how deep. But first, you’ve got to make the decision to pick up your shovel and dig. Your potential is far beyond where you are right now. Write down a few small steps you can take action on this week, it will bring you closer to where you want to be (essentially making you feel better).
2 – Affirm gratitude
When life gives you a losing hand, remember how wonderful it is to still be sitting at the card table. There is always, always, always something to be grateful for, even if it’s the fact that you’re breathing and reading this.
When you express what you’re grateful for, the things you’re grateful for will grow. Your thankful attitude is responding to life and bringing more of what you want. Only a gracious, grateful heart will attract more and even better opportunities.
3 – “Refrain and release” your negative energy
Negative energy can be tough to tame when it’s hitting you full force. Irritability can occur as you go through the venting process, and sometimes you feel like projecting negativity onto others. It’s important to remember that they probably didn’t cause your situation. Even if they did, forgiveness is an important lesson to learn in life. Refrain from spreading negative energy around you and try to help maintain positivity, even if it’s outside your own experience.
Don’t crop-dust people with your dilemma when you’re working through it either. Remember that everyone is fighting some kind of battle, and they may have a hard time being able to handle the load. There will be people to support you in your process, but it’s important to ask for that support first. It’ also important to remember that when an issues arises, consult your very best therapist – your inner voice – your intuition. Here you can vent and explore options that will lead to a solution.
Thank you!
I love your ability to boil this information down into a pithy stew 🙂
I want to pass the dish!
Tank you for thesee post. ….reading them always. …..Great remainders….love them so keeep they coming
Thanks Chris. This was very helpful indeed.
your most welcome mam, if you have any questions while your doing meditating just ask 🙂
take care……
Thank you for your kind words. I'm not a Buddhist but embrace many of it's tenents. I'm grateful that I was shown how to do this prior to becoming ill.
Pam Reilley Schepis
yes it keeps mind peaceful.. i think i know something about meditation because am a Buddhist, that's y i said to do meditation,,, have a healthy life mam !!
Thank you for the suggestion. Have been meditating several times a day for years. It keeps me centered and peaceful.
Do meditation mam,, it will help you to gain energy …..
I lost 85% of my pancreas to correct hypoglycemia and it failed. I'm in pain, on IV nutrition and was just diagnosed with Lyme. It's not easy but i get up everyday and pursue my passions of art and music. I listen to books on tape. It took a while but I'm grateful to have a chance to live a quieter more introspective life. What I lost physically, I gained emotionally. As you mentioned, people have problems of their own so I see an awesome spiritually based counselor regularly. Working through grief is easier if you can speak freely with no judgement. I've learned that I'm stronger than I thought and life is worth fighting for.
Lost my job(have a much better one now!), Lost my house (am only a 10min walk away now} Lost my boyfriend (am now totally fine with that). I am learning again to be happy with me and it is very awesome!
I could really use stuff like these about now. Really hit rock bottom after my breakup.
F it dude, let's go bowling!
Very Inspiring, and already feeling more positive.
Very Inspiring, and already feeling more positive.
surely..think possitive..feel possitive
surely..think possitive..feel possitive
Sch inspiring words…thankyou
Sch inspiring words…thankyou
Thanks!
Thanks!
Thank you for the healthy positive thoughts , is such a blessing for me to find you guys here. Every time I read a post helps me to be more positive and have strength to go on .
Thank you for the healthy positive thoughts , is such a blessing for me to find you guys here. Every time I read a post helps me to be more positive and have strength to go on .
Thank you I have to remember the good not the bad, and go forward.
I make wuzu, offer prayers and make to Allah.everything become ok.
I make wuzu, offer prayers and make to Allah.everything become ok.
This is Philip Navarro Age 49. We are family and one daughter.Thank yoi for your positives.. its wonderful help that make them to feel special peoples and famlys.i do know. About this opinions and believes to learn. Most about positives. Thumb up every body in facebook.
This is Philip Navarro Age 49. We are family and one daughter.Thank yoi for your positives.. its wonderful help that make them to feel special peoples and famlys.i do know. About this opinions and believes to learn. Most about positives. Thumb up every body in facebook.
My daughter & granddaughter are my only inspiration to keep climbing upwards. I need to focus more on the positive than the negative aspects in my life =)
My daughter & granddaughter are my only inspiration to keep climbing upwards. I need to focus more on the positive than the negative aspects in my life =)
Positive in Positive out…
Positive in Positive out…
very inspiring ideas to try, my daughter is struggling so as they say you are only as happy as your most unhappy child
very inspiring ideas to try, my daughter is struggling so as they say you are only as happy as your most unhappy child
Thankyou for the tool.
Thankyou for the tool.
Thankyou for your positive thoughts very intriging xx
Bellissimo ci si sente in pace
Bellissimo ci si sente in pace
Thank you for giving me the tools to help me make my life a better one. X
Thank you for giving me the tools to help me make my life a better one. X
Thank you difficult thing made easy good
Thank you difficult thing made easy good
Sleep for a few hours and your mind will feel revitalized, giving you the opportunity to choose a new improved attitude 🙂
Sleep for a few hours and your mind will feel revitalized, giving you the opportunity to choose a new improved attitude 🙂
Thank you for the positive perspective
thank you positive thoughts have joined the group 100 Days Of Happiness Challenge so onward and upward x
ITS SO TRUE AND ALSO SO EASY TO DO THIS.FEEL GRATEFUL FOR EVERYTHING IN YOUR LIFE AND SAY THANKS MANY TIMES A DAY TO EVERYONE AROUND YOU EIHTER HE LISTENS YOU OR NOT AND YOU WII FELL YOUR HEART LIGHT AS A FEATHER.THANKS A BILLION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This really helped me tonight!
Thank you for the positive perspective !!!
Thank you for sharing, it couldn't be more appropriate for me in this moment