When It Rains, It's A Storm

I walked into my class today happy as always to be greeted by the smiling young minds of my 11th grade class. As usual we spent the last five minutes of class on the topic of life. One of my students pointed out that she has a hard time staying positive because she feels like "bad things always happen to [me]." (Me meaning her).

I began to explain to her that while life can get hectic, there's always something in the thick of it all that keeps us grounded. In  light of the topic, I decided it would be a nice idea to post a few pointers about staying positive when the tough gets going.

Make A List
Take a moment to jot down all the things that make you happy. They can be silly things. One thing to keep in mind, make it a point to write down non-conditional 'things' that make you happy. In other words, there could be a hell storm outside and what ever it is could/would still make you happy.


Keep Things In Perspective
While you might be having a tough day, week or even month, remind yourself that your way of thinking has a lot to do with how you're feeling. "Mind over matter" is a much more powerful action than it is a saying. I strongly suggest reading The Secret, by Rhonda Byrne. It's a fantastic reference on how to expand your thinking.

Words of Affirmation
I love keeping an affirmation book on my iPhone using the Kindle App . On days that might have one too many things packed into a 24-hour period, or just a day that isn't going right-- it helps me reinforce perspective. I love Reflections In The Light, by by Shakti Gawain and Trusting God, by Joyce Meyer .