Being positive is a choice that you have to make with yourself. You have to wake up in the morning, and think, "You know today I'm going to be my best self, and know that I'm a work in progress." If you're not thinking those things and you're hating your life, you're never going to get anywhere you want to be. Nobody likes a "Negative Nancy." What's great about being positive is that 1) it's attractive, 2) it's healthy, and 3) you inspire others by being yourself. It's the easiest job you'll ever have!
I think a great quality I have is listening and being patient. I don't know who blessed me with those qualities, but I have them. I love listening to people because you can learn so much from them, but you can also help inspire them. Patience isn't easy. I might consider myself the King of Being Patient, but I am human, and I when I feel I'm going to break I handle it.
- Remind myself what I'm thankful for
- Have a positive self talk and step forward
I can't tell you how many times I've done that. Having patience is a super power. Having stress is a sickness. If you're a person that has to have what you want right now, right this minute, well... you're going to have to wait...Because... Life Happens. If you're not experiencing failures, if you're not experiencing walls, falling flat on your face, making mistakes on top of things you missed, you're not living life.
It is until you believe in yourself that you have this. What you have is yours and you can change it. Yes, people will not always agree with you when you look for support. Even when you are finding success, it will still happen! As long as you believe that you're committing to yourself to positivity, more positive things will come... and when the negative arrives, no matter what the situation may be, be thankful for who you are.