SEPTEMBER 13 is “Positive Thinking Day”, “a time set aside each year to concentrate on all things positive”.
Stressors of all kinds abound. There are no days of exemption. Irritants and challenges big and small just come even when we don’t want them, so every day must be a positive thinking day. Agree or disagree?
Even for optimistic people, there are times when being positive is not easy. Not entertaining negative thoughts and feelings calls for discipline – and it must be fast, or you will sink. Many people rationalized having negative feelings and thoughts, until one day they can not fight them anymore. Depression has set in without them realizing it.
Beat negative thoughts and feelings before they beat you. Here are inspiring thoughts to help you.
1.”Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” – Matthew 6:34
- “Stop saying these negative things about yourself. Look in the mirror and find something about yourself that’s positive and celebrate that!” – Tyra Banks
- “Whoever values peace of mind and the health of the soul will live the best of all possible lives.” – Marcus Aurelius
- “When it rains, look for rainbows; when it’s dark, look for stars.” – Oscar Wilde
- “Your attitude is like a box of crayons that color your world. Constantly color your picture gray, and your picture will always be bleak. Try adding some bright colors to the picture by including humor, and your picture begins to lighten up.” – Allen Klein
6.”Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life. Keep going. Tough situations build strong people in the end.” – Roy T. Bennett
- “Reclaim your curiosity, your sense of adventure, and have some fun. Don’t take every moment of your life so seriously. Allow yourself to enjoy life.” – Akiroq Brost
8.”Expect trouble as an inevitable part of life and repeat to yourself, the most comforting words of all; this, too, shall pass.” – Ann Landers
9.”If you take everything personally and to heart, it will tear you apart. Take criticism, learn, adjust, and move on.” – Johnny Luzzini
10.”To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.
To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.” – Christian Larson
