Life is hard, we all know that. Some days are harder than others, but we can't live our entire lives in the highs because we're bound to have lows. Amongst the lows it's extremely important to keep a positive mindset and to always look on the bright side. I recently started replacing "have to" with "get to." For example "I have to go to work tomorrow." Instead, "I get to go to work tomorrow." Be grateful you have a job that pays the bills and puts food on the table, be grateful for the opportunity to prosper. "I get to go to the grocery store." You have money to feed yourself, because believe it or not a majority of the human race doesn't get that opportunity. Two simple words that can change the entire meaning of something. Positivity is powerful. So here are 15 simple things to think about when you feel you've hit rock bottom.
1. Smiling takes 26 muscles, frowning takes 62. Don’t waste your time or energy on negativity.
2. You're stronger than you think! Put your mind to it, you never know you might be surprised at what you can accomplish.
3. Positivity radiates, spread the light. Always remember that smiling is contagious.
4. Life isn't always about the highs. The lows make you who you are. They make you stronger and wiser. Always hope for the light at the end of the tunnel, it only goes up from here.
5. There's always something to be grateful for: your health, happiness, family, friends, etc. Always remember those things and don't take them for granted.
6. Influence is a powerful thing and so is negativity. If you find yourself in a negative situation the best thing to do is remove yourself from it. This goes for negative people as well. Negativity spreads like wildfire, but so does positivity -- choose wisely.
7. Situations change and nothing is permanent, ultimately you are in control.
8. Stress is bad. Letting frustration and anger take over your mind isn't healthy. We all encounter stress, but the less of it the better. Always remember anything can be solved with a nap or a margarita. Sometimes you just need one or two, or both.
9. You are not alone. Look to your support systems: your friends and family. These people are in your life for a reason and should always be there during difficult times to raise you up and assure you of your worth.
10. You're beautiful. Whether you believe it or not so many people out there admire you. You never know what qualities you posses that someone else wishes they had.
11. We all have a purpose. We may spend our whole lives trying to figure out what they are, but that's what's so beautiful about life. It's all about the journey.
12. You are unique! That's what's so great about human beings. We are all so diverse and so different. Our minds, bodies and souls, no two completely the same. That's what makes us beautiful after all.
13. Take the time to do something good for yourself. When you find yourself caught in the dumps, take some time to yourself even if it's 20 minutes! Take a bath, go for a run or watch the sunset. Put your mind at ease and give it a break. We all need that at times.
14. The more you focus on the good stuff, the more good stuff you find. Even if everything seems to be going wrong, there is something that's going right. Figure out what it is and go from there. Good things will come.
15. Nobody needs a reason to be happy, we all deserve it! We have but one life, live it with a smile on your face.
