It's a Choice

It seems like it has become popular to give up on being positive and this 'lifestyle' after a certain amount of time. I'm not sure why this is, but I can say that I have experienced this multiple time. 

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In the past, I have made the choice to be positive and look for the good in everything. Usually, I keep it up for a few weeks but then I give up at it. Research has shown us that it takes 21 days to create a habit. Now, some may say, believe, or think that bigger tasks might take longer than the 21 day mark. Why do we give up on ourselves in this way? Mostly because those negative factors come in and take over when the positive factors aren't strong enough yet. I think that probably plays a major role in it. 

I have made the vow to myself to not stray off the path this time. I have been doing it for about a month and a half now and my drive for wanting to stay positive is stronger than ever! I know for a fact that I don't want to look back at my life at the age of 50 and regret all the years I wasted. I want to live a fulfilled life doing things that excite me and bring me joy! You should want this too!!! 

A few things that I have been doing to keep myself on this straight and narrow path of posivity... 

1. I have one person that is my rock in this and that person is my husband. If he sees me falling down into the dumps of negativity, he helps lift me right back up where I belong. For his kindness and care, I am so grateful!

2. I try to broaden my knowledge every day. I try to grow every day in a way that I wasn't yesterday. In that past, I didn't do this and you wouldn't believe how much it has been helping me this time around!!

3. I stay aware of my thoughts and actions. This isn't always easy to do but very rewarding when I am able to stick with it. By staying aware, I can catch myself if I am having a bad thought or reliving a negative experience from my past. Easily, I am able to change it over to the good and focus my attention on my blessings. 

Now, nobody is perfect. There are days we may stray away a little bit. There are days I stray away a little bit and that is okay! The important thing to do is recognize we are straying and try to do something to pick ourselves back up! 

What do you do to keep yourself lifted up, positive, and focused on a more fulfilled and rewarding life?

Sara 

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Be Your Own Creator!

You are your own creator! 

When will all of mankind begin to realize that each and every person has their own destiny right in the palm of their hands? It's true. We are our own creators. Not many of us realize the true power we hold within ourselves. That is the biggest tragedy of them all!

If only everyone knew the control they had over their lives. Now obviously we realize we control our lives to a certain extent. A lot of us don't see that we control EVERYTHING about our lives. We can control the desires and the struggles. 

We create our struggles by putting fear, worry, doubt, etc. into these worries. By giving them attention with those negative thoughts, we are feeding them - much like giving water to a plant. With the proper care, you will have a beautiful garden (positive) - or a field full of weeds (negative). You just have to choose which you want and apply the proper techniques in your life to reach your goal.

So in essence, if we want that beautiful garden, we have to water the seeds in the correct fashion. Feed your mind positive thoughts about your desire, like gratitude, love, and faith. That is just the beginning; but a great start!

Be your own creator - don't wait until tomorrow, life is short! 

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Sara
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