The Cost Of Staying Positive

"It's not as bad as it seems.  I'm cool.  I'm alright.  It could be worse.  No matter what, I will stay positive." 


Have you ever faced a difficult circumstance?  Struggling financially?  Did not get that promotion at work you were hoping for?  Are you that optimist that has motivational posters or sticky notes by your desk full of positive and motivational quotes?  Most of us are smart enough to know that a negative attitude will reap negative results.  A negative attitude will produce fear and fear can cripple you from moving on.  A negative attitude can also cripple your relationships.  It can be a friendship, dating relationship, work relationship or even marriage.  The reality is we have to be positive no matter what.  Is it as easy as just reciting positive quotes and putting up motivational posters by our desks?  They do help but you have to consistently and purposefully work at being positive.  Remember earlier I mentioned that a negative attitude will produce fear.  Well, action cures fear so "just do it"!  Listed below are some action steps you can take:

1.   Read motivational books, magazines, etc.
2.   Work out!  Exercise has many physical benefits but it also relieves mental stress and tension.
3.   Go out!  Be social.  Spend time with family and friends.
4.   Avoid negative people.
5.   No pity parties!
6.   Pursue what interests you.  What are your hobbies?
7.   Try new things.
8.   Take the time to learn something new.
9.   Procrastinating about something you have put aside that needs to get done?  Get it done!
10. Avoid burn out.  Reward yourself when you accomplish goals.

Staying positive means you have to take action.  Is there a cost to staying positive?  There sure is. Is it worth it?

ABSOLUTELY!

SO JUST DO IT!!!