Start Taking Control

 Positive thinking and self motivation can help turn challenges into victories. Turn even the frustration of defeat and loss into a builder of inner strength. Start taking control of your life, enjoy life.

Practicing positive thinking allows people to focus on their strengths and accomplishments, which increases happiness and motivation. This, allows you to spend more time making progress, and less time feeling down and out. 


Take the time to shift into more positive thinking patterns by following these 10 steps:


1. Take Good Care of Yourself :
Eat well, exercising, and get enough rest.

2. Be Grateful For the Good Things in Your Life :
Constantly remind yourself of the things that are right in your life. 
Stop and appreciate the good things.

3. Look for Proof Instead of Making Assumptions :                                           

What we fear is often not reality. Don't fear that a friend or family member's bad mood is due to something you did, or that your co-workers are secretly gossiping about you when you turn your back.  Don't waste time worrying that you did something wrong unless you have proof that there is something to worry about.

4. DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF!

5. Turn From Negative Thoughts :
Your thoughts can only hold power over you if you let them. If you notice yourself  having a negative thought, drop it, don't follow it.

6. Show Affirmations of Love by Touch and Words :
Positive physical contact with friends, loved ones, and even pets, is good for the soul.

7. Get Social :
Seek social activity and you decrease loneliness. Surround yourself with healthy, happy people, and their positive energy will affect you in a positive way!
 
8. Volunteer and Help Someone Else :
Everyone feels good after helping someone that is in need. You can volunteer your time, your money, or your resources.
 
9. Do Something Different :
Go for a walk or sit outside.  Call a friend, pick up a book, or turn on some music. Take a trip!
Get away from the ordinary and do something crazy.......just don't hurt yourself or someone else.

10. Start Taking Control :
I mean it is your life......find a way to enjoy it

James Smart

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