Are you a positive person?

or a Debbie Downer?  I know way too many people that look at everything negatively.  Personally, I have to look at the positive side of things, it's just my personality.  However, I am finding more and more that life is just too short to spend time with negative people.

Everyone has their own problems and things going on in their life, but you may not ever know it about some people.  Others seem to shout it from the rooftop and expect everyone to think they are the only one.

As I get older (well, I'm not THAT old....) I am just cutting out the people that are too negative.  It isn't fun to be around them, they never ask how things are with you or your loved ones, and it just makes me angry. 

Don't get me wrong, I understand that there are times when things get us down, I have been there several times, but I truly believe that you are in charge of your moods and happiness.  I CHOOSE to be HAPPY!

Spend time with loved ones and people that make you laugh,  do things that are fun, whatever that is for you.  For me, dancing around the house to my favorite music always puts me in a good mood, being around my family and friends is a mood lifter and I always laugh.  Doing my workouts and spending a few moments to be thankful for all the blessings in my life are great ways to get in a better mood.  It may not make the problems go away, but you will feel better, even if it is just a few moments.  Try not to be so focused on the negative things in life,  count your blessings.

Let's face it - when we are happy:

we feel better

we look better

we sleep better

people want to be around us.

So, this is my motto for life:

Three small rules for living a happy life

1. Start each day with a grateful heart.

2. Focus on the positive aspects of every person you encounter.

3. End each day with a grateful heart.

Lucy MacDonald

How do you CHOOSE to live your life!

Remember - to Genuinely Glow - Be HAPPY!!