2018 has had its highs and its lows but overall I have had an amazing year! I graduated University with a first on my dissertation, I got a new job working in mental health, I went to parliament to talk to MPs about mental health, I became a @bejuststrong ambassador and I have met many amazing people along the way! Best of all Iāll be going into the new year with @luke_elsmore96 ! Hereās to an even better 2019! š„ . . . . #juststrong #juststrongambassador #Fitness #newyearseve #happynewyear #graduation #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #newjob #Parliament #Happiness #Passion #Positivevibes #Positivity #Grateful #SelfDevelopment #Cornwall #Travels #UK #TheHappinessPlanner (at St Austell) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsDJcYRnpMs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=p6a0povc7ikk
I had a friend recently ask me how I stay so positive, and it really made me think! Here are five ways I stay positive day to day, and when issues or problems arise:
1. Gratitude!!Ā
I think it all comes down to your internal mind frame. If youāre thinking about the negatives in your life, youāll find them, and they will dwell in your mind. Same thing when it comes to positives!Ā
Starting your day with gratitude is a great way to be more positive. As soon as you wake up, or while youāre eating breakfast, write down 3-5 things you are grateful for. Itās such a simple thing, but practicing gratitude every morning will change your mind frame. It will help you glide through your day with a more positive perspective.Ā
I enjoy using an app called The Happiness Planner, because each day thereās a section for you to write what you are excited about that day, what/who you are grateful for, and a reflection about that day. It really changes your thinking fromĀ āwhat do i have to do todayā, to āwhat am I going to do to make today greatā.Ā
2. Smile, just smile.Ā
So easy, yet so effective. The simple act of smiling at someone walking by can not only lift your day, but brighten their day as well.Ā
3. Be your own energy in the world.
Create magical joyous energy within yourself. Donāt let others dictate how you will feel. You can decide to have a amazing day. Often times we allow others to push their sad feelings, or frustrations onto us, and while its okay to talk with them and empathize, its also okay to realize we donāt have to carry that feeling ourselves. Just breathe and move on with your day, centring yourself and your energy.Ā
4. Be so kind to yourself
This is a big one. Do things that make you feel happy and vibrant. Take care of yourself. Get lots of sleep. Donāt judge yourself to harshly. Let yourself make mistake and remember that its okay not to be 100% all the time. Self care is so important, and itās about understanding yourself and the daily practices you do that make you feel good. We much first show kindness to ourselves before others, and this is not in a selfish way. Itās about knowing yourself, and respecting yourself.Ā
5. Silver linings
I had a really great conversation with a new friend about silver linings. Even in the gloomiest situations there are silver linings. You may not see it at first but hope is present in every dark situation.Ā
Everyoneās got ups and downs in life, but how we respond to them is what really matters. Riding the waves of life with joy in your heart is a pretty incredible experience.Ā
Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; itās something you design for the present. - Jim Rohn #100happydays #day19 #thehappinessplanner
Happy to meet new friends at @tedxoakland ! Meet @thehappinessplanner creating inspirational lifestyle changes based on happiness through your everyday hustling equipment! āš¼š Totally aligned with the #serendipialife! We love meeting other people working on creative positive change! šš¦ā¤ļø #thehappinessplanner (at Oakland Technical High School)
Forget Christmas! #PlannerTime is my favorite time at @PomPaperie! The first for the season is @TheHappinessPlanner, with many more to follow. // #plannercommunity #planneraddict #plannergirl #plannerlover #plannerlove #planners #thehappinessplanner
What a week it has been, although I keep this strictly for my photography images and creative use.. I can't help but not post this quote. I can relate to this one very well, a week of ups and a lot of downs unfortunately š. However that doesn't stop me moving forward. It shouldn't stop me on having the same dreams I had last week. There is no physical barrier stopping me; only how my mind works. I've mentally thought all too many barriers this week when a matter of fact.. all I needed to do was breathe, stay calm and stay focused š. No matter that I've won and lost.. all that should really matter is how I progress from now. Work even harder, stay more focused and more importantly.. not be so hard on myself š§. #findingthebalance #thoughts #pause #dreambig #neverstop #reflection #thehappinessplanner #creative #trainer
Getting excited about Spring šø šlots of Spring colours in my journal for next week. Busy week with 2 more auditions coming up! š·ššš #stationery #spring #journal #journaling #bulletjournal #planning #mealplan #habittracker #diary #thehappinessplanner #kikkik #busy #auditions #auditionseason #ballet #dance #organised (at London, United Kingdom)
