Creating a Positive Space

I think it is safe to say that we have all fallen into a place multiple times during our lives where we just cannot see the positive in any situation. That every thing is just the worst ever.

And I'm guilty 100%.

Now I know you have all read something that tells you just to "Be more positive!", "Think on the bright side!", "It's not that bad."; But I'm going to try my best to put a spin on that for you.

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I've recently been down and in a negative space because I know I'm not where I want to end up (because of my annoying eagerness), but then I was reminded to listen to my own advice that I've been writing to all of you following my journey. That we all have to start somewhere. We must celebrate the small wins. We have to work with what we got to get what we don't. Sometimes we have to take that step back and remind ourselves of why we're here and why we're doing what we're doing at this very moment. So, instead of just "being more positive", maybe some of these small steps will help rearrange your thinking for you to get there too.

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Let this sit for a second before continuing to read and take a look at the handful of the pictures that make up only a small part of my positive space and why I wake up everyday:

If we can have a positive, supporting attitude, while encouraging others to have that same mindset and work ethic, everyone around you would be more focused and less distracted by other areas of their life that might be getting them down.

I want you to think of a time when you were in school, or at work; at a practice for sports or band where your teacher, friend or co worker was a negative Nelly. He or she just wanted you to get it done without really knowing or explaining why or how it would even come close to progressing the team. How attentive or ready to learn and work were you?

Now... what about a time when your coach or friend or boss was so energetic and excited about that drill, project or spontaneous idea that the team had to put their full efforts into until the best outcome was reached because it was going to excel the team to new heights?! How excited, motivated and attentive were you then?

We all fall into the trap of developing relative feelings to our leaders and those around us. But when we're excited about something, our overall experiences are heightened and more enjoyable. You could be the difference in someones day, week, month, year, by finding that way to adjust your attitude, even if you aren't the labeled "leader". As a huge leader in the sports world, the founder of the Spartan Race, Joe De Sena would say, "Purpose and practice can prod you toward cultivating hopefulness. Plus, being positive is a lot more fun than the alternative." He writes this in his book The Spartan way, which I encourage you all to read on his ten principles to transform your life.

If you can create your own positive approach towards life, you'll believe in the higher expectations you can set for yourself, and also be able to connect with others on a different level. A positive space can encourage you to try new things, give you the ability to put that full effort into anything you're working on, and develop a stronger attitude towards life.

Find YOUR Positive Space:

1. Write down one exciting/happy/inspiring thing that happened to you each day or even week - Spend time reflecting on the good. If this is difficult for you, it will help remind you to incorporate little things throughout your day that you enjoy.

2. Be proud of our accomplishments without putting others down - If you win, you win with dignity and respect. If you lose, you lose with dignity and respect.

3. Ask yourself and others questions that keep you learning- You'll be more excited to show up everyday, no matter what it is, when you have a learning mentality.

" Stop being afraid of what could go wrong, and start being excited of what could go right." Tony Robbins

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