"Everything happens for a reason", so the saying goes. A lot of times, we tend to complain on why bad things happen to go people, and we worry that nothing good will ever come out of this. I believe these people are negative Nellies. Okay but seriously, cheer up buttercup! Life is an ongoing adventure of things not going our way and us having to go with the flow. Here are my five tips on how to remain positive when the outlook seems grim.
1. Get a good night's sleep.
I guarantee one of the main reasons life is not going your way is because you are too busy stressing about it and not even focusing on something that matters, like sleep. We all love it. We all live for it. Heck, at some point we all have longed to go back to kindergarten just for a day so we could take advantage of nap time. Seriously, drop the pencil, drop the work, and drop your eyelids. You can thank me later.
2. Focus on the positive!
If you were focusing on the positives, this article would serve no purpose to you right now. Push all the negativity and stress to the side just for a moment and focus on something good. Sure, you may have a five page essay due tomorrow, but at least your hair looks good. Hey, you may have to work a double shift today, but at least you got a good nights rest! You see what I mean? All the crap that seems unmanageable can be easily managed with a little bit of positivity.
3. Eat something you love.
Okay, this one may sound like an excuse to devour some coffee ice cream and dill pickle chips, but it works! Something as simple as having a favorite snack can turn that frown upside down! As the wise Tom Haverford and Donna Meagle once said, "Treat yo self!" Enough said.
4. Take a break.
To some, this one may sound like I just uttered a curse word. "What? A break? There is just not enough time in the day!" Yes, there is. There is always going to be time for a break, whether it is a five minute one or a five hour one. We all deserve a moment to relax. Just stop what you are doing and take a chill pill. If you just take a break, you will feel more relaxed, and more positive about the challenges you are currently facing.
5. Have faith.
In my opinion, the single most important thing you can do when all seems wrong is to have faith. Put everything into God's hands and He will take care of it for you. Trust in Him, and all your worries will wash away. Never doubt what He is doing in your life, because like I mentioned earlier, "everything happens for a reason."
