Attitude!

Attitude

I’m sitting here beyond irritated, and I’m wondering how others endure this exact same crap, and yet still manage to remain super positive. I mean, nothing THAT detrimental has happened today, but nonetheless it’s been enough to irritate me, and as we all know negativity breeds more negativity and before you know it, you’ve had a day of it, and then a week and so on.

I, at least, realize that a good portion of the problem truly IS me.

Plans change, your lunch order took longer than you’re allowed for lunch, the boss said your name in a less than pleasant manner, EVERY light on the way to work was red, when you were already late to begin with.. and all you want to do is go home, but it’s only 2:30, and you’ve still got another few hours. Not THAT bad, right? I know, I know, AND I agree, but today, I just feel like I’m the proverbial “bug”.

I have questioned what the magic thing is that people do, that gets them through irritating days like this, with a BETTER attitude than the one I have. I wish I knew that answer, but I don’t. I’m seething, and beyond irritated at more than one thing.

So, What do we do to turn this around? Take a deep breath? Write? Listen to music? Take another deep breath? Just go home, go to bed, and try again, all while remembering that life is 10% what happens to us, and 90% how we choose to react to it!?!

For me, I’m just finally now able to take a deep, peaceful breath. Why? Because I identified the problem, the actual root of the thing, and eliminated it. Now, I’m writing it out, which is another form of release for me.

Find the root of what is really bothering you, and eliminate it, then flush the remainder out of your system, by deep breathing, writing, singing, or going to a quiet place for 4 minutes of “yourself” time. Every one of us has to figure out which method of a release/cleanse works for us, and then use that method continually on days like today.

Finally, practice positivity! Remind yourself of all the things that you DO have to look forward to! All the the things that you love, and are excited about in this life. Worst case scenario, you’ve got a few hours left of the day, and tomorrow is shiny and new. So, endure for the next few hours practicing to remain positive about things that DO make you happy.

Find the Root!

Cleanse yourself of it!

Flush the remains!

Practice Positivity!

Much love to you all,

Stephanie Fitzgerald