I am so thankful for the power of positive thinking. I am so grateful for Gratitude! Nothing keeps me in a bad mood like thinking about everything that is going wrong. So when I need an attitude adjustment, I start thinking of all the things that I have to be grateful for. Feeding this positive energy into your life gives it strength and attracts more good vibes. One of the most valuable lessons I've ever learned is that ONLY I HAVE THE POWER TO MAKE MYSELF HAPPY because I get to choose how I feel above every situation that comes my way. It's a choice.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you're right." -Henry Ford
Practice Gratitude every day. Take a few moments when you first wake up and before you go to sleep to think about the things that you are lucky to have. Make a list and carry it in your pocket or purse, or hang it up where you can see it. If a negative thought sneaks into your head during the day, turn it into a positive one using Gratitude. I'll give you an example: I feel like a loser because I don't have my own place to live and I can't afford to pay rent. I turned this into: I am so grateful for the kindness of my friend who has offered to let me stay with her. Easy right? I have no use for those negative thoughts, so when they show up, it's almost like a game to try and exterminate them with Gratitude.
Go ahead and think of 5 things that you are grateful for. I challenge you! These are mine:
1. My broken foot is only temporary and I am healing more and more each day.
2. My son is happy and healthy and a joy to be around.
3. I live in a beautiful city with so many parks and easy access to nature and the ocean.
4. I have access to clean drinking water.
5. I have friends who are there for me when I need them and my life is full of laughter.
And through-out the day, if negativity rears it's ugly head, blast it away with Gratitude!