When austerity comes we tend to dwell in worry & sorrow. I have found that when I begin to feel that way if I take a moment to be thankful for what I have & it lifts me out of the worry & sorrow and brings me back to feeling positive and happy. What worry & sorrow brings is just more of the same. You can choose to be happy by recognizing that there is a calm after the storm, you must have rain for things to grow and time heals all wounds.
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You are sooooo right- I found the silver lining to "no work"- is is TIME ! Using it for exercise, preparing healthy food and working on projects.
MIMIDOT12/18/2010 1:04:00 PM
I agree. You can choose to be happy. And it's always good to be thankful of what you have. We all have our blessings.
RACHELSBAMA12/18/2010 10:50:00 AM
Happiness is contagious too. Smile and tasks are easier. good tip.
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Gratitude
Every day I make it a point to acknowledge my gratitude for the blessings I have in my life. I am very grateful to have the things that I have in my life. I am grateful for my internet connection, my membership to Weight Watchers, my membership of Sparks, my gym membership, a roof over my head, food in the fridge, a car to drive and on and on. Keeping a gratitude journal daily has been proven to reduce stress and to stay positive.
When you are having a pity party for yourself, try to refocus on all the positive things in your life to re-attune your attitude. Look at your accomplishments, all you are grateful for (it could be just because you woke up today sometimes! lol). "A joyful spirit is evidence of a grateful heart"
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Keep saying "I am grateful for______" filling in the blanks each time with something different until you can no longer think of anything.