Finding Excuses

I don’t want to be full of good, I want to be full of 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵!  Let me explain.⁣

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There is no such thing as 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘧𝘶𝘭... but there is 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 and I want to be full of that. ✨⁣

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I think we can all agree that 2020 has been serving up some serious 🍋 lemons. But you know how the saying goes, when life gives you lemons make some lemonade!  ⁣

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The best way I know how to do that is to find 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 even when there is so much uncertainty. ⁣

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It is so easy to complain about our circumstances.  No matter what, there will ALWAYS be something that is not going our way, not happening fast enough, and / or just plain sucky.  That’s a fact, Jack! ⁣

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But if we are going to complain about the bad, we must also 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗗 in life and give it equal time. ⁣

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1️⃣ I find it helpful to first remind myself that: ⁣

Positive people have negative thoughts too.⁣

Successful people also struggle and fail.⁣

Happy people have their lion share of sadness.⁣

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It’s not about being absent of the crap, it’s about finding a way to live well with it.  ⁣

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2️⃣ Then, I tell myself something that I love about myself or that I’m proud of. ☺️ I give myself credit for something that I’m doing. This reinforces the confidence & determination that I’m trying to generate. ⁣

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3️⃣ Next, I express my gratitude for a minimum of 3 things daily. I’ve noticed that it’s more powerful to verbalize them often.  Here’s the deal, if you are alive today & healthy, have clean drinking water, at least one living thing that loves you, you are blessed! ⁣

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4️⃣All Movement Matters! I get up & get moving.  I find ways to be in motion to help bring my energy up. This is super important &brings a mood up. ⁣

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5️⃣ For me, hydration & sleep are essential.  Lack of sleep makes it nearly impossible to feel happy.  Water is the foundation to all life.  ⁣

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#PardonMyPositivity but I believe life is not about complaining.  Life is about this: Being grateful • Practicing positivity • Creating Positive Actions • Being Sincere • & finding a reason to smile. ⁣

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As always, if you found any value in this, I’d love to hear from you. 𝘋𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘦⁣