Positivity is Power

Being sick sucks! Let’s just get that out there. Whether it’s a cold, the flu, or a chronic illness no one likes being sick! And let’s be honest, when you feel like crap, (or in some peoples case, a reincarnated zombie that has the flu that’s been hit by a truck that is having crack withdrawals) being positive is the last thing on your mind.

 However, positivity is power! It’s all about mindset, patience, and perseverance. As complicated as some doctors and shrinks make our brains out to be one thing is pretty simple, if you think something or act a certain way long enough your brain will start to believe it. We are creatures of habit after all. So if you are continuously negative towards yourself, your health, and others; well that’s what’s going to happen. You will become an old unsociable hermit crab with a bad attitude that no one wants to be around. That is going to get you nowhere but a one room apartment with a cat that hates you. Plus if you are dealing with a chronic illness it would mostly likely only lead you down a darker road of pain, misery, and sickness. 

So why not add a little positivity into your life? I’m not suggesting you go join a cheer club or start putting smiley face stickers on everything you touch or singing “I feel pretty” everyday. Just try to change your outlook on life if the future in your mind isn’t a positive picture. And don’t try to become Gandhi with the positivity all at once, that could annoy even yourself, so just take baby steps and try some of these ideas... 

5 Ways to use the Power of Positivity:

1. Be realistic! Set small goals that you can achieve. When you accomplish the task make it a point to consciously be proud of yourself.
2. Focus on the good! Instead of focusing on the bad, appreciate the good things. Acknowledge one thing each day that you are happy about. (Ex. sun shining, it’s Saturday, etc.)
3. Visualize! Envision positive outcomes of situations that you face. Believe what you want into reality!
4. Stop Comparing! Don’t compare yourself to others. Especially if you are sick, do not compare yourself to healthy people. You face completely different situations.
5. Forget Failure! Focus on what you want to accomplish, not what you have yet to do. 

So keep your head held high and fight for your future healthy self. You will persevere and being positive will just get you to your goal faster.

And never forget, even when all seems dark and dreary, there is a light of hope shining out towards you.