Staying positive here on planet Earth can be a real challenge. However, one thing which gets me though a challenging day is the spiritual path. I like to reflect on …
Why am I viewing this event as challenging?
A day has usually been challenging due to the feelings I experienced. Therefore, becoming more aware of which emotions upset me, such as overwhelm, rejection, criticism, or disapproval puts me in a position of power, because It is showing me I am see the world in non-spiritual way.
Underlying a feeling is a thought and underlying a thought is a belief … that you can change.
For example;
Your boss criticizes your proposal so you feel rejected.
Underlying your feeling of rejection may be a belief of ‘I am not good enough.
Learning you are good enough means you are seeing yourself in a much healthier way.
Of course, life will trigger irrational beliefs, but learning from distressing emotions means these emotions have no power over you. Instead, they offer a greater self-awareness opportunity.
Learning ways to stay positive is another great self-awareness opportunity.
Here are my ten ways to help you stay positive:
- Be open to reading – Read self-help books or autobiographies of people who have overcome adversity. Many are available as audio.
- Use Social Media – There are so many wonderful Facebook groups, Instagram posts, Twitter accounts and YouTube videos all sharing positive content – hunt them out!
- Hang out with positive people – Learn to recognise who spreads positivity by being upbeat and who spreads negativity by constantly complaining. Avoid the latter!
- Be selective to the News – The news spreads fear, alarm and terror in some cases. Learn to switch it off. Can you really do anything about cruel behaviour or a multiple pile up on the road? Have compassion for the situation then let it go, unless you can personally make a difference.
- Start to Journal – Exploring your life through the written word can help you explore transcend negative emotions. Start with I feel…and see what follows.
- Ask for help – Be open to receiving help – the NHS offers free counselling services or some organisations have a counsellor attached to their business. MIND and Relate offer a counselling service at reduced cost or pay privately depending on your budget.
- Feel good about yourself – Commit to exercise or getting out in the sunlight and fresh air. A healthy body is a healthy mind.
- Self-investigation – List what brings you joy and what drains your joy. Then find ways to maximise the first one and minimise the latter.
- Rest – Sometimes we just have to have a duvet day and give permission to ourselves to do nothing. Our battery needs recharging just like a car.
- Take Responsibility – Take responsibility for your own life, which means concentrating on what you can do to be happy rather than trying to be responsible for everyone else’s happiness.
Journal Prompts
- What or who takes away my positivity?
- What can I do from the list above to become more positive?
- How can I stop others from draining my positivity?
- What or who is a negative influence?
- What 3 actions can I take today to commit to being more positive?
The spiirutal path can help you feel positive, get in touch today to find out more.