At a team meeting yesterday, we closed our eyes and followed a recorded meditation guide. After only six minutes I felt relaxed and ready to take on the world again.
Meditation is a great way to reduce stress and clear our minds so we can focus on what truly is important.
Daily meditation is a habit I’m developing so to have a guided session at work was a bonus that I’m grateful for 🙂
Smiling at another person is one of the easiest ways to spread happiness and positivity on a daily basis. When one receives a smile back the happiness is multiplied.
Yesterday an auntie and uncle came to stay for a few days. I’m very happy to be able to host family and friends while they are in town.
This morning I completed a fun 10km run in lovely overcast conditions – excellent running weather. While driving home, I saw a woman wearing a jumper with the inspiring slogan NEVER GIVE UP.
We should never give up on reaching our own goals no matter the challenges.
Just do it is a famous contemporary mantra and a trademark of footwear company Nike. To me, just do it is all about doing what needs to be done, no matter how tough it might be.
A few minutes ago I was considering procrastinating instead of ironing my clothes when I thought, just do it!
Immediately after blogging this, I will go and just do it! 🙂
Previously, a speaker at my Toastmasters club asked the audience for two words that we should use everyday. Various answers were provided, however, the two words the speaker had in mind were:
Thank you
I agree with the speaker that we should use the words thank you everyday. Saying thank you to other people shows that you appreciate them and the things they do for you.
As well as thanking others, being thankful for one’s circumstances makes a significant difference to the positivity, contentment and peace in one’s life.
Go back to your heart… and listen to this present moment…
A friend sent the above years ago and I think it is a powerful message to follow, particularly when one is uncertain of what to do or unhappy with the situation they are in.
I am positive, I am grateful and I love myself
The above mantra said repeatedly to oneself helps boosts self esteem and self-love.
“Do what you love and love what you do”
I’m working on making this mantra come true.
To me, being positive means:
What does being positive mean to you?