I have been focusing my own personal efforts on cultivating and building a strong, positive state of mind in the face of what often seems like an overwhelmingly negative barrage of news.
In fact, I feel that we are all watching, listening and reading way too much negative news.
This isn’t hard to do.
Unfortunately, it’s difficult to find a whole lot of positivity out there with respect to the world and the economy.
That’s why I am dedicating this blog post to what I’m calling my “positivity offensive.”
I started this offensive in the past few weeks, and I consider it a much-needed antidote to all of the doom and gloom that comes my way.
It is also important, I feel, because handling STRESS is one of the three BIGGIES during menopause that helps us feel and look our best and continue to optimize our health.
In my opinion, wallowing in pain and suffering is not a solution.
Stress is a form of pain and suffering, and if you are taking in too much media information and feel yourself affected by it, taking in MORE of it will not help.
In fact, it’s exactly the wrong solution!
The cure cannot be found by continuing the behavior that created the pain in the first place.
Think about any addictive behavior and what people are told when they go to support groups: become aware, change the behavior and practice these new behaviors every day.
The right solution, then, is to focus on the positive, and to cultivate the kind of positive mentality that works for you so that you feel less stressed.
I’m not talking about pretending or ignoring what’s going on. That’s also a VERY stressful approach.
I’m talking about realizing what’s within your realm of control or influence, taking positive actions with those, and letting the rest go!
Here’s what I am doing right now to make my life the best it can be.
1. I am focusing on both my short- and long-term life goals.
2. I am making an effort to always focus on the positives.
3. I am spending time with positive people, and I am avoiding negative people. This is so important to do.
Can’t find positive people? Be one, and I guarantee you others will flock to you.
4. I have stopped focusing on negative news.
5. I am reading more, and reading material that enriches my life.
By taking these steps, I have created a stress barrier between myself and an often negative world intent on bringing down even the strongest-willed among us.
Whatever you do, please don’t let the negativity out there get to you.
Get positive, get focused — and get out there and make a positive difference in the world.
I’m sure you all have your own wisdom about how you’re handling stress in your life.
If you have a favorite quote or any comments and suggestions, send them to me and I’ll be glad to share them!
So here’s the point: create your own positivity offensive.
Customize it and make it fun. Being overly serious about stress is STRESSFUL, so a positivity offensive with a flare that is uniquely your own is calling to you!
Let me know how it goes!
shelli
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