25 Ways to Stay Upbeat When Surrounded by Negativity
Got this in an email... Hope it might be something you can use (or share) to have an awesome holiday season! 25 Ways to Stay Upbeat When Surrounded by Negativity by Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC Get involved with people or projects that give you meaning. Schedule time in your day to have five minutes of total quiet alone. Meditate by focusing on your breathing in and out slowly. Pray. Don't take other's negativity personally. Limit your time with negative people and make your life a no venting or complaining zone. Play: yoga, running and/or walking are good examples of adult playtime. Go to a movie with a friend or by yourself. Listen to music that makes you feel positive. Write down three things you've always wanted to do or were interested in and begin learning one of them. Have Friday or Sunday night potluck night. Everyone can come, but everyone brings something to the table. Have a suggestion box set up in your home so kids, as well as oth...