Well I came home to Michigan on Oct. 23rd and honestly haven't even thought about blogging just because I've been so busy here and just having fun!
However I have continued to think predominately positive and wow! I'm amazed at how much better life is just with this simple consciousness of attitude.
On a very happy note I found my wedding dress and due to my positivity I found it in the best way and in only 3 days! There is definitely something to knowing everything will just work out and not worrying about how, just knowing it will.
I've also noticed that I'm much calmer since adjusting my way of thinking and I'm not as quick to get emotional about something. Meaning I see that some things just aren't worth getting upset about or worth my energy. I love it! Life is just plain sweeter now.
It's been more than 30 days and I'm definitely not letting this habit go...it's here to stay!
Cheers to tomorrow being another fabulous day!
-Danielle
Monday, November 8, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
All you need is love...
Day 10 thru 16,
Well I've definitely been slacking when it comes to blogging, but the bright side is I have not been slacking when it comes to positive thinking! :)
The last 7 days have been 90% bright and cheery thanks to my mindset. I have definitely noticed a major difference in the balance of my feelings and mood since I began this 30 day challenge. Now that I am consciously trying to stay on the positive side and not getting annoyed or angry at little things I am a lot happier overall. How lovely! My goal is to keep working on controlling my thoughts. It's definitely paying off. I love to imagine the possibilities over time! It feels so nice to focus on love and the positive aspects of people and situations. I just gotta keep it up!
Also I have to mention Hot yoga is rocking my world....I feel so healthy and it's a great way to focus on the moment and meditate on happy thoughts. I'd love to make yoga twice a week a set part of my routine. :)
Cheers to discovering new hobbies and good habits! Change is good!
-Danielle
“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.”
Well I've definitely been slacking when it comes to blogging, but the bright side is I have not been slacking when it comes to positive thinking! :)
The last 7 days have been 90% bright and cheery thanks to my mindset. I have definitely noticed a major difference in the balance of my feelings and mood since I began this 30 day challenge. Now that I am consciously trying to stay on the positive side and not getting annoyed or angry at little things I am a lot happier overall. How lovely! My goal is to keep working on controlling my thoughts. It's definitely paying off. I love to imagine the possibilities over time! It feels so nice to focus on love and the positive aspects of people and situations. I just gotta keep it up!
Also I have to mention Hot yoga is rocking my world....I feel so healthy and it's a great way to focus on the moment and meditate on happy thoughts. I'd love to make yoga twice a week a set part of my routine. :)
Cheers to discovering new hobbies and good habits! Change is good!
-Danielle
“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.”
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
It's all in your attitude...
Day 5-7: Finally getting a chance to post...Trip to the Bunya Mountains this weekend was lovely...I spent most of Saturday leisurely looking at magazines and relaxing. Simply perfect. Now to be honest I can't report 100% positivity, I was tested a few times with silly things really, but I tried hard to not let them get to me. It's amazing how if you're aware of your reaction to things you can quickly get back on track if ya want to. Back to Bunya- Seeing the adorable lil' wallabies jumping around definitely helps put a smile on anyone's face. Plus s'mores and a fire aid enjoyment as well. I love trips like that. :)
Day 8 was Monday and I have this new found approach to Mondays. As a society we look at Mondays as the worst day of the week. Well I've really tried to push that aside and take it by the horns, if ya will. What I mean by that is approaching it like it will be a great day and making efforts to assure that it is. Small things make a difference like treating yourself to a coffee or just being light-hearted with conversation and jokes. As the saying goes life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. You can approach Monday as dreadful...or you can approach it as a fresh start. I'm happy to report two lovely Mondays in a row. I don't think this is a coincidence. :) Cheers to no more Manic Mondays!
Day 9, an overall successful day...work was good....then went for an interval run with Luke (my fiance). I love encouraging each other to be fit and healthy. I also had a realization today...is it just me or does food taste better after a work-out? It makes you appreciate eating I think. And I seriously love to eat.
All in all life is good and I believe I have my attitude to thank. :)
"What we are today comes from our thoughts of yesterday, and our present thoughts build our life of tomorrow: Our life is the creation of our mind." Buddha
Day 8 was Monday and I have this new found approach to Mondays. As a society we look at Mondays as the worst day of the week. Well I've really tried to push that aside and take it by the horns, if ya will. What I mean by that is approaching it like it will be a great day and making efforts to assure that it is. Small things make a difference like treating yourself to a coffee or just being light-hearted with conversation and jokes. As the saying goes life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. You can approach Monday as dreadful...or you can approach it as a fresh start. I'm happy to report two lovely Mondays in a row. I don't think this is a coincidence. :) Cheers to no more Manic Mondays!
Day 9, an overall successful day...work was good....then went for an interval run with Luke (my fiance). I love encouraging each other to be fit and healthy. I also had a realization today...is it just me or does food taste better after a work-out? It makes you appreciate eating I think. And I seriously love to eat.
All in all life is good and I believe I have my attitude to thank. :)
"What we are today comes from our thoughts of yesterday, and our present thoughts build our life of tomorrow: Our life is the creation of our mind." Buddha
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Day 3 & 4...learning days!
Day 3....To be short and sweet...it had it's ups and downs, what I learned was being impatient in any form leads to negativity because when you're impatient you become short with people. That never leads to anything good. Therefore I need to try to be as patient as possible at all times. I'm defnitely a work in progress, but then again aren't we all!!!
Day 4....Today I learned that being in a rush of any sort just makes your head spin and therefore it's hard to be your best self. So I'm going to try to avoid rushing if at all possible. Yesterday I rushed to yoga and it took a lot for me to get into it just because I wasn't in the right place mentally going in. I really want to try to take life at a slower pace and be more proactive in the future.
For days 5, 6 and 7 I'll be at a log cabin in Bunya Mountains relaxing and practicing my good attitude. I'm confident it will be a great 3 days, I'll report back when I return.
Positivity for all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Day 4....Today I learned that being in a rush of any sort just makes your head spin and therefore it's hard to be your best self. So I'm going to try to avoid rushing if at all possible. Yesterday I rushed to yoga and it took a lot for me to get into it just because I wasn't in the right place mentally going in. I really want to try to take life at a slower pace and be more proactive in the future.
For days 5, 6 and 7 I'll be at a log cabin in Bunya Mountains relaxing and practicing my good attitude. I'm confident it will be a great 3 days, I'll report back when I return.
Positivity for all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Day 1...........& 2........Success!
I'm happy to say Day 1 of trying to be consistently positive went well! It was a Monday which is the perfect day to start being extra positive. :) I had a great day with just a few moments of losing my focus. I have to say it's hard not to have a good day when 90% of your thoughts are happy ones.:) The few times I did lose my cool I just quickly got it back by thinking happy thoughts about what I was bothered by. There are always two sides to everything so if you can think of a good aspect of the situation, or the person that is making you feel bad you can feel better instantly. Plus it just leads to more joyful thoughts.
On a random note during Day 1 I actually tried Hot Yoga for the first time and focusing on the breathing as you do in yoga was really good practice of being in the moment. Of course when you're trying to be as focused as I am on your thoughts you have to be living in the now to be truly aware and in control. I have to say I really appreciated the yoga experience because of this awareness.
Day 2 was also successful overall, but I'll admit I did lose the awareness of my thoughts a few times and had to refocus. It made me realize that maintaining consistent positive thoughts over the long term is definitely going to be a challenge, but I think it just a matter of training. When someone else says something negative I have to quickly think of a way to diffuse the comment or turn it around. If I don't it's too easy to just sink into being negative. Remember being negative is giving any criticism even small things, complaining in any form, or talking about something that made you feel bad etc. I'm trying to be 100% positive to improve my quality of life. I've always been a glass half full type of person, but I don't want to let little things or other people's actions affect me anymore.
Something else worth mentioning is I practiced Spanish today with my friend from Venezuela as I have for the last 4 Tuesdays. My goal is to be fluent and I need to keep up these speaking sessions. They are really helping my progession and being very mindful of my attitude is also aiding me in working towards this objective. I gotta keep thinking about what I want...I want to be fluent, I want to be fluent....I can do it....positivity, try it, if feels good!
All in all, I'm glad I'm doing this 30 day challenge....it's already been rewarding.
On a random note during Day 1 I actually tried Hot Yoga for the first time and focusing on the breathing as you do in yoga was really good practice of being in the moment. Of course when you're trying to be as focused as I am on your thoughts you have to be living in the now to be truly aware and in control. I have to say I really appreciated the yoga experience because of this awareness.
Day 2 was also successful overall, but I'll admit I did lose the awareness of my thoughts a few times and had to refocus. It made me realize that maintaining consistent positive thoughts over the long term is definitely going to be a challenge, but I think it just a matter of training. When someone else says something negative I have to quickly think of a way to diffuse the comment or turn it around. If I don't it's too easy to just sink into being negative. Remember being negative is giving any criticism even small things, complaining in any form, or talking about something that made you feel bad etc. I'm trying to be 100% positive to improve my quality of life. I've always been a glass half full type of person, but I don't want to let little things or other people's actions affect me anymore.
Something else worth mentioning is I practiced Spanish today with my friend from Venezuela as I have for the last 4 Tuesdays. My goal is to be fluent and I need to keep up these speaking sessions. They are really helping my progession and being very mindful of my attitude is also aiding me in working towards this objective. I gotta keep thinking about what I want...I want to be fluent, I want to be fluent....I can do it....positivity, try it, if feels good!
All in all, I'm glad I'm doing this 30 day challenge....it's already been rewarding.
Always keep that happy attitude. Pretend that you are holding a beautiful fragrant bouquet.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Reflection
I've created this blog to journal about my daily experiences in trying to be purely positive.
When I say purely positive I mean there is no complaining, no criticizing anything, no being critical of others actions etc. Additionally, there is no getting frustrated by little things. I want to try to just let things roll off my back. I want to see the good in all people and things. My focus should be consistently positive and without any judgement. I want to live in the moment and feel gratitude constantly.
I have done this to a certain degree in the last week and the feeling I felt was priceless, I want to continue this challenge and reflect upon my experiences.
Additionally, I'd like to try to take consistent inspired action towards my goals. My whole-hearted positivity should no doubt aid me in doing so. :)
This is ultimately a journal for myself to reflect on my experiences throughout this next month.
I am inspired to do this after reading both "The Secret" and "The Power" by Rhonda Byrne. I find both extremely inspirational.
Ok here we go, 30 days and counting...
Plant positive seeds-
"If you plant crab apples don't expect to harvest Golden Delicious"
I have done this to a certain degree in the last week and the feeling I felt was priceless, I want to continue this challenge and reflect upon my experiences.
Additionally, I'd like to try to take consistent inspired action towards my goals. My whole-hearted positivity should no doubt aid me in doing so. :)
This is ultimately a journal for myself to reflect on my experiences throughout this next month.
I am inspired to do this after reading both "The Secret" and "The Power" by Rhonda Byrne. I find both extremely inspirational.
Ok here we go, 30 days and counting...
Plant positive seeds-
"If you plant crab apples don't expect to harvest Golden Delicious"
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