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Through My Eyes

Through My Eyes

Author: Kasia Yoko
Date: 2014-06-13
So the other day a friend sent me an email. I have been avoiding his calls and our planned weekend away was put off because I just could not get it together anyway, knowing I am at my computer 24/7 he sent me this piece and I thought I should share it with you.

"Want to live a happier life each day? If so, you need to make positivity a habit first. A happy life is nothing without a positive attitude and I believe everyone can learn how to grow spiritually, emotionally and mentally, build their inner strength, and learn how to be happier, if they develop a positive attitude and learn how to live life with energy and enthusiasm.

"Having a positive attitude will bring you plenty of amazing benefits: you will increase your self-confidence, you will eliminate stress, anxiety and depression, which means you will be healthier. Winston Churchill once said, "Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm."

"Don't be afraid of failure, all successful people fail every now and then and their failures help them become even more successful. Kasia here are a few simple ways to make positivity a habit, by the way, you will always be my friend, even if you don't take my phone calls.

1. Be grateful - It's important to be grateful for all the little things you have in life. One of the best ways to make positivity a habit is to make time to practice gratitude.

2. Read inspirational books - If you are fond of reading, try to read books that will inspire you and help you be more positive. If reading a book isn't your cup of tea, try to read some inspirational articles or blogs. Make a habit out of reading several pages of a book or one article that inspires you daily and you will act and think more positively, I promise.

3. Write down at least one positive thing about each day - Write down at least one positive thing about each day and you will see that it's not difficult to be positive. Next time you feel down, write down all the positive things about the day, and your mood will boost in no time.

4. Start small - You can't learn to think positively overnight, so have patience and take small steps towards your goal.

5. Avoid negative people - When you are surrounded by negative people, it's hard to think positively. Try to spend more time with positive people like me and admire their positivity. Positive people will offer you the support you need to reach your goals and they will help you to make positivity a habit. By avoiding negative people, you're not only saving your sanity and energy, but also allowing more positive people into your life.

6. Use reminders - Write down on small pieces of paper the quotes that inspire you and remind you to be more positive, and stick or place them somewhere you'll be able to see them every day, for instance, on your mirror or near your bedside.

7. Meditate each day - Meditation is very beneficial for your body and mind and it's one of the most effective ways to make positive a habit. I know it sounds strange, but try to meditate for at least 15 minutes each day and you will see the results.

You might think that you have a lot of problems and it's impossible to think positively, however, it's vital to learn how to be more positive to make your life brighter as well as to stay healthy."

I guess I have no choice. Positivity here I come.