2016 Welcomes Positive Energy Only

With all our day-to-day stress, life can be overwhelming. Finding time to do things just for you seems like a distant thought when faced with bills and kids and schedules. We do have to think to ourselves, what’s the point to it all if we’re not happy? Making positivity a part of the schedule is more important than anything on the to-do list.

Reminding yourself that being positive doesn’t just happen. You, as a human, are not able to simply flip a switch like turning on the lights. One thing most seem to do it beat themselves up saying things like “why can’t I just pull myself together?” or “can I just feel better already?” These are really quite harsh and unfair. If you saw someone else saying these things to your child, or even to you, you would probably defend your healing time. Be nice to yourself and tell your inner bully to get lost!

Schedules should include fun. Set aside time to play games, sit and think, take a long bath, go to the movies, anything! Your brain is like a muscle—you cannot work out for one hour and expect your body to be of Olympic caliber immediately. Happiness is the same. One must work on it, every day. Treat your scheduled fun time with as much importance as meetings and appointments.

Enjoy the little things. Really take the time to notice all the positive things that are happening around you. Can’t go on a tropical vacation? Have a picnic at your local park and it will be just as magical without all the costs and travel stress. Take up photography and find beauty around your home or your area. When you start looking for it, you’ll be surprised at how noticing beauty will begin to come naturally—with or without a camera.