There is nothing more that bugs me than people who complain; negativity just seems to stream from their mouths constantly without an off button. What is the point of complaining? Why is there a need to be negative about every little thing that has went wrong in your life? It just doesn’t make sense to me.
Personally, my life has been full of many ups and downs— truly a rollercoaster. Things always seem to be going great, and then suddenly, the tracks swerve and tilt toward the ground, taking me with them. Life is hard. Life can be cruel. Things happen and people change. Has that gotten me down? No way. Why should I let those downward slopes define me? I shouldn’t. My downfalls are a part of who I am, but making them a priority in my life won’t do any good.
Here are just a couple of reasons why staying positive in life is the key to a better life:
1. It moves you forward
Being stuck in the negative literally keeps you there - you can’t seem to just move past anything. Positivity leads to moving on from the negative in life and looking toward the future. There is another chapter in your life meant to be opened, don’t be stuck on one paragraph.
2. It helps you grow
The best thing you can do for yourself is to learn from your mistakes. Everyone goes through hard times and mistakes, but life is a learning experience. No one is perfect and by staying positive through the worst of times only makes your stronger. Your strength is admirable and only helps you get through in the future.
3. Positivity = Confidence
Confidence in yourself goes hand in hand with staying positive. Your self esteem can only go up by keeping a positive attitude, so what's the risk? Don't let the bad times define your mood and who you are. Everyone has bumps down the road, but those bumps never break them down. Make your life worthwhile and believe in yourself.
4. People look up to you
Again, confidence, people. Definitely the most liked quality a person can have. Positivity radiates through people, and spreading the happiness you bring will only bring joy to those around you. Others will admire you for the energy you bring, and will look to you for guidance in the tough times.
5. Your life is not so bad after all
Being positive helps you realize that everyone goes through hard times and that's just the way life is. Always knowing you will get through the struggles and life's toughest curve balls thrown your way makes life worthwhile. Believing in yourself and believing that everything happens for a reason; that is what gets you through. God only gives his toughest battles to the strongest people. Your struggles don't define you.
Positivity can go a long way. My life motto has been through positivity, and it has only made me a stronger, more successful, more determined, better person than I was before. People have asked me, "How are you so happy all of the time?" or "How do you get through this? You are so wise." Well, a lot of the time I hide behind the positivity radiating from my face. I am not saying that I never get sad or emotional, because it definitely happens; and it definitely should happen. However, focusing on the negatives of all the struggles you have been through just makes life stressful and hopeless. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. The only thing you can change about the bad things that have occurred is the way you go about the situation and handle it. Positivity is key in anything.
