Positivity

Last week’s inspiration prompt for Inspire Me Thursday was “Positivity”.  I had made my daily to-do list and wrote on the last 2, dream and breath.   My husband stated that I should make a list of all the things I want to do on a daily basis, but sometimes am to busy, stressed or tired to think about.  So this is what I came up with.

* Read a good story.  I love reading and if I can do just a little everyday, it makes me feel good, helps my brain to stretch.

* Focus on the positive.  This is a big one for me when I’m stressed and at work.  I must remember this always.

* Take deep breaths – We breath all day, sure, but do we deep breath? Deep breathing relaxes and calms and gives you much needed oxygen to energize the body.

* Dance a little– I can be so uptight sometimes, and dancing helps me to let go a bit. If a little music is playing, I almost can’t resist.

* Laugh a lot – Laughing (and smiling) is contagious! My husband is the best at getting me to really laugh. It sure can turn a bad mood around instantly.

* Sing, hum, whistle – My grandma used to sing, hum or whistle when she was doing stuff around the house.  It always made me smile. How could you not be happy while whistling a tune?

* Go for a walk – Get fresh air, listen to the birds, smell the flowers and take a good look around at all the beautiful trees, colors, etc..

* make something ~ Be creative.  This is something I HAVE to do everyday or I get grumpy!  Even if it is doodling on paper at work, it gets my right brain functioning and happy.

* Dream Big –  Anatole France once said, “To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only
plan, but also believe.”  I love that!!

* Be Happy – Because you have a choice. Everyone does.

I’m making little 5 x 7 inch prints out of this to put in my shop, just in case you would like a little reminder.  They are perfect for putting up on your inspiration board, inspiration wire or in a small frame.  OR, make up your own list yourself and hang it somewhere you can see everyday.  Sometimes it doesn’t hurt to have little reminders.