Think positive, speak life. What we speak is what we get. These were the words my BFF texted me following my earlier message that morning: Feeling a bit discouraged today. Although I often post positive messages on social media and write blogs about sprinkling kindness liberally, discovering the secret to happiness and assorted don’t-worry-be-happy thoughts, many times it’s easier said than lived out. If worse comes to worse, it’s probably best to keep our mouths shut until we can say something positive and, in the meantime, to read a few inspirational quotes to turn our minds around. Or call or text a best friend to put instant smiles on our faces. That particular morning my BFF’s words served as a reminder that, even when external circumstances might cause us to feel discouragement, it’s our internal self-talk that enables us to change the direction of our thoughts—therefore, our day. Unhappy? Try thinking positive and speaking life. Hint: No belly aching allowed.
What does your self-talk sound like today?
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Feb 03, 2016 @ 12:32:29
Remember that acknowledging how you are feeling – even if you are discouraged – is necessary…and human.
There’s nothing wrong with being discouraged and sharing that. You are then giving people an opportunity to help and/or encourage you. In that process, you are blessing them and they are doing the same thing for you.
Once you reflect on what and why something or someone discourages you, then you are able to move forward. If you don’t give yourself that gift of self-reflection, the same issue may continue to re-surface throughout your life.
Feb 03, 2016 @ 15:05:44
How right you are, my friend, thank you for your insight. I did feel safe expressing my discouragement to my friend, and then she redirected me to the source of my ‘EN’couragement. It’s important to know who you can share with, as well, because I’ve also experienced the responses” “Grow up,” or “Sounds like it’s a part of life.” Seems I’m in a season of revisiting the same discouragement over and over. But at least I have the option to redirect 🙂
Feb 03, 2016 @ 22:01:45
Sounds like your friend knew how to lift you up after listening to you. That’s good. Sorry to hear about how others have responded to you. I would have a difficult time too hearing those responses if I shared something that was important to me.