Being Positive All Year Round

It is November, a month customary for giving thanks and giving back to others. It is this way because many persons harvest their produce in November- right before winter. This is the month when people start to look up and be kinder because they know the holidays are near. I want to share with you how you can keep this positive outlook with you throughout the year.

As women & men of great responsibility and dreams we tend to give so much of ourselves away that we forget to take ‘me’ time. My first suggestion is that you would daily take one moment at your desk, close your eyes and think of when moment when you felt free and on top of the world. Think of a moment when you are not afraid, not sad or have any negative emotions to deal with. Sit in that moment for at least a minute. Breathe in through your nose and out your mouth as you are remembering. Take deep breaths. Make sure you are relaxed as you sit or lay down. Open your eyes and smile.

I also want to suggest that when you get home- before you really interact with a spouse, children, family or friends you take a few moments in an area designated as ‘your’ space. Decorate it with even a photo that relaxes you or makes you smile. You can’t give to anyone if you aren’t filled up yourself. This is the place you can meditate, read, sing, or whatever it is that you like to do.

Finally I want you to every day you live find one thing to affirm your co-workers, your family and friends on. Being positive with those you interact daily with also helps you to remain positive. Even when things don’t go the way you plan.

I hope that wherever you are today you will smile, you will breathe deep and be thankful! Until the next time stay positive, stay growing, stay blessed.