positivethinking – Making Time For Me

You Control You

I have felt like this for a very long time. My husband and I have conversations about this regularly. When you’re focused on blaming something or someone for your problems, you’re missing out on what’s right in front of you. You can’t control all the things happening around you. Often you don’t have any sayContinue reading “You Control You”

4AM

I woke up at 4 and had trouble falling back asleep. This isn’t typical for me, so I’m not to worried about it. The 6 hours I did sleep were solid and I feel rested. While awake, I thought about how lucky I am. All the wonderful things I did this week. Food I enjoyed,Continue reading “4AM”

O is for Open

I feel like a real secret to my mental health and positive mind set is to stay open. To me this means open heart, open mind, available to people and available for life. Open to discovering new things, trying new ways and evolving The first thing that comes to mind is Yoga. To some itContinue reading “O is for Open”

L is for Love

When I chose Love as my subject stone bible passages came to mind. “The Scriptures say, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, strength, and mind.’ They also say, ‘Love your neighbors as much as you love yourself.’” When I was little we used to sing a song based of these scriptures.Continue reading “L is for Love”

I is for Inspire

I will sometimes have a terrible time just letting things go. I have some friends whom have been left behind due to life, that I often think about. Sadness usually sets in, when I wonder why they left. In my head, it’s always them that chose to leave me. However, that’s not important. It annoysContinue reading “I is for Inspire”

H is for Healthful

It is really difficult to keep a positive attitude when you aren’t healthy. Now, things happen for all of us where we get sick for a day here or there throughout the year. I’m not talking about that. Making healthful choices. When I’m at my healthiest and feeling great, it looks like this. Getting aContinue reading “H is for Healthful”

G is for Gratitude

To be grateful, means that you are actively showing something appreciation. In everything, anytime and anywhere find all that you have to be grateful for. When you can see all the good and count your blessings, you will see the world in a better light. Perhaps more importantly though, the world will see you inContinue reading “G is for Gratitude”