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How to Stay Positive In Difficult Situations
Even the most optimistic people can begin to turn into hard-core pessimists when an important event is near. I understand. I am considered an optimistic person and always happy (nickname Saint Nikki). But I even get down a bit sometimes! It’s really human nature to try and brace ourselves for the worst. but it can lead to a lot of undue stress, anxiety, and outright unhappiness–and that’s why staying positive is so important, especially when things don’t necessarily go your way. Whether it’s a job opportunity or medical test results, if you are finding it hard to stay positive in a situation, try these tips. Will It Matter in a…
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How to Stay Positive By Being More Present
Have you ever walked to your car and couldn’t recall locking the door on your way out? How about taking your morning route to work and arriving only to realize that a big block of your trip is gone from your memory? It’s actually quite scary if you think about it, but it’s a phenomenon that affects everyone. With today’s world being so fast-paced yet often so monotonous, it’s becoming easier and easier for us to live outside of the moment and for our minds to wander inward, especially as we go about routine tasks. Why Aren’t We Living in the Moment? Unfortunately, this can lead to many problems. While…
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Ways to Increase Positivity in Your Life
As you know, I love posts about positive thinking! In this post, I include some reading options to enhance your positive vibes! On to the Post… It’s not always easy to be positive. Let’s face it, we live in a stressful world. We face plenty of challenges and have numerous obligations. It’s no wonder it can be hard to put on a smile and think optimistically sometimes. But a positive outlook can do wonders for you. It can relieve stress, ward off illness, help you live longer, and even attract other positive people to you. Positive thinking can generally make your life much better, so making an effort to bring…
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The Power of Self-Belief
If you have strong self-belief, there is little to stop you in whatever you want to accomplish. Self-belief gives you the power to push forward and to defy the odds. You will be able to handle any roadblocks that come your way. You will also be able to brush off the naysayers. Sticking to your self-belief gives you peace of mind. Define Goals Based on Your Self-Belief To keep that self-belief strong, you need to define your goals. You wouldn’t expect a general to fight a war without a map. You too need a map to guide you on how to proceed. Too many people skip this step and wonder…
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The Importance of Self-Worth: 4 Steps to Improve Yours
[disclosure] Good morning! Here’s to the start of a wonderful week! One of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves is the gift of believing in our inherent worth as a human being. Without a clear appreciation of your own worth, you can’t go forward and touch others’ lives in a way that’ll be beneficial to them. Without this critical self-worth, you open yourself up to dangerous toxic relationships and settle for less than you truly deserve in life. Self-Worth and Yourself Your view of your own self can be hard to nail down. We’re so often concerned with what other people think of us that it can get in…