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Keeping POSITIVE is my daily goal but sometimes it is hard when there are so many negative things going on around me. How do I stay positive in a world that breeds negativity? Well we will see if I can manage it! It is hard but not impossible. First thing is to make sure I Pray every chance I get and second........breathe!

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Sunday, February 5, 2012

Every Day Is Your Birthday!

Yesterday was my birthday!  I remember when I was growing up as a child I was always so excited to have a birthday.  I was the type of girl who would rather have a party which included family and friends instead of getting presents.  There were always balloons, decorations, food, family, friends and music.  I didn't like to be singled out but enjoyed everyone playing games and having fun.

As I got into my late 20s that seemed to change.  I didn't want to party as much and then in my 30s I started to cringe when anyone mentioned my birthday coming up.  I am not sure why I felt that way.  It could have been that I saw some grays in my hair or wrinkles on my face that made me sort of fear each year I got older. One year, on my birthday, I spent the whole day in bed trying to avoid anyone celebrating my birthday.

Yesterday was different.  In the weeks leading up to my birthday I ended up in the hospital a few days for observation and it was hell.  You ever try to get some rest in the hospital?  It is impossible! Every hour it seemed someone was coming into my sardine can sized room to take blood, blood pressure, check pulse, temperature, check to see how much urine was in the little specimen hats they put on the toilet.  Long story short all is well with my health but that time I spent in the tiny room gave me some time to appreciate all my Blessings!  I have so many things to be positive about and a birthday is definitely one of them!

So Yesterday I jumped up and out of bed and ran around the house singing, "It's my birthday! It's my birthday! Happy Birthday to ME!  It felt good  and right. I don't want to deny my birthday anymore. That is such a waste! I want to enjoy every minute of my life.  Take the bull by the horns, seize the day, live every day like it's my last and every positive saying I can think of! 

It's funny because today I did the same thing.  I jumped up and out of bed and ran around and said "It's my birthday today!"  My husband promptly corrected me and said "No, yesterday was your birthday.  It is Sunday today."  I smiled and thought to myself, "nope, today is my birthday too!"

I want to live every day like that from now on.  I want to live like every day is my birthday.  Happy, grateful, with joy and a positive outlook on life! 

Have a Positively Happy Birthday!
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How to

So you want to know how to be more positive? It will take practice and dedication but it is well worth it. Hey listen no one is perfect, after all we are only human, we will falter but trying is the first step to a better, less stressed, more positive you!



THINK DO BE

THINK DO BE

11 ways to become positive

Here are 11 steps for a more positive you that I read on http://www.advancedlifeskills.com/

1. Think Gratitude=focus on your blessings

2. Choose Happiness=choose to be happy

3. Substitute challenges for problems=focus your attention on positive outcomes

4. View life as a journey=look forward to new and unfamiliar experiences

5. Stop and smell the roses=enjoy the simple things in life

6. Begin your day on a positive note=focus on the things that bring you joy and take that with you throughout the day
7. Be positively aware=actively search for the positive side of things

8. Act out happy=act like a happy, optimistic person

9. Hang out with positive people=be influenced by optimistic people

10. Do a gratitude review nightly=think of ten things you are truly grateful for

11. Minimize exposure to negative influences= stop watching, listening and reading to the news.

Keep this list handy and use it as a guide to get you on the positive track. If you feel your starting to get negative just review the list and get back on the wagon. After a while it will become second nature and you will be the positive, happy person you want to be.

For the full article on "11 Steps to a More Positive You" by Jonathan at Advanced Life Skills, please click on this link

http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/11-steps-to-a-more-positive-you/

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Armed forces
I would like to send positive thoughts, prayers and many thanks to all the men and women in our United States Armed Forces who support and defend our country around the world! A big Thank you to the family members who support our troops! THANK YOU and GOD BLESS AMERICA!