HUGE SOAP BOX--- Today, Im going to take some time to EVALUATE - TopicsExpress

HUGE SOAP BOX--- Today, Im going to take some time to EVALUATE and REEVALUATE some different areas in my life. I know at times that I over analyze, speak my mind when I probably shouldnt, and quite possibly take things to personally. With that said... All actions have results, do they not? I know the results of some of my actions (maybe some of the ones mentioned above) have had positive and negative influences in my life and on others. Some may have hurt others (boo :( -- I hate that and never ever intend for that to happen), made some mad (I speak my mind-- again-- sometimes I shouldnt) and others may have actually been positive and done me some good, or maybe quite possibly remained neutral, and didnt do a thing for me at all. Regardless the outcome.... I TRY and I repeat TRY to take them as learning experiences. In my life which some may not know, I really do try and take the high road generally 90% of the time. At least that is always my initial intention. Probably most peoples initial intention unless they flat out just dont care, and there are people like that out there in which you should probably do yourself a favor and not hang out with them anymore. Anyways-- Sometimes taking the high road doesnt always happen. This is because it is how I allow certain situations, emotions, people, words, or actions affect me that determines how I react. Nonetheless, I choose in the end what I do or say. COMPLETELY on me. I TRY and spend my time being positive. Ive let mounds of negativity affect me and rule me in my past, and it does no good. Its a battle that EVERYONE fights, or has fought in their lifetime. Sometimes things just really get to you and then you dwell, right? Then you feel sad or bad for yourself and mope around like there is nothing good in this world. Sound familiar? That may vary from person to person. Some might not be that bad, others might seem like they do that ALL of the time. I have done that before and STILL do from time to time. But then I kick myself in the butt and remind myself how wonderful this life actually is. What is has to offer and how good it can really be if I let it!! Its called positive attitudes, with self reflection. Which I tend to do silently as I feel that its my personal battle that I do not have to share with anyone else. My opinion! However today-- as I see some negativity floating around FB (from a little bit of everyone), and hear it on a daily basis at work, in the grocery store, at home, from myself, from family, from friends.....This is going to be my attempt to help motivate you, and myself to get away from that. We see a lot of the healthy fit pages/coaches and people posting great things about their health and accomplishments-- THATS AMAZING and has affected MANY people in positive ways-- Myself included!! So then why cant regular, happy, positive posts about things that are GOOD, GREAT, AND A BLESSING in life be more of a common trend that we see on social media? Social media doesnt always have to be a 100% time waster. Its only a time waster if you let the countless junk that means nothing to you, your goals, your life and where you want it to go affect you that it becomes junk.... OH and when you spend hours upon hours a day on it.... Motivate someone, inspire someone, send someone a compliment.... Where did all of that go??? Well, in a book that I recently purchased to read, in an attempt to help learn to filter out some of the worthless time that is spent in life, such as on Facebook scrolling through junk, complaining myself, or watching someone else complain about something they dont like, or how horrible their life is, I often try to use it as reminders and a lesson. I have learned that..... ninety-percent of all news has no bearing on my personal life or my personal goals, dreams, and ambitions anyways. - Darren Hardy So what do you do? Filter out the crap and the things that do not pertain to my personal interests, make me happy, or inspire me to be a better person get plucked out of the fray! See ya! Sayonara! Weeding out negative influences, I am learning is very important.... however so is reaching out and finding people that have positive qualities that influence you in the areas that you want to improve and direction that you want to go--- financially, in the business success that you desire, in parenting skills, the relationship you yearn for, the lifestyle you love.....The best thing you can do to achieve those things is surround yourself with people that are successful in those areas. So with that said.... Ive not really been on Facebook for a long time. I rarely post much and when I do it is probably some recipe that I like or something religious because I love God and try and live my life according to his way.... I dont always succeed at that... its called sinning, and we all do it. A random post here or there about God or something positive is just what I chose to post in order to help make someone elses day brighter, or help steer someone elses mentality to a more positive way of thinking.... but most of the time really just posting how I feel, or what Im happy about. The spiral of positive comments that result life my spirit and make me happy.... thats what matters. Being happy... If you took the time to read this post.... AWESOME! Hopefully it inspired you to kick the negativity out the door and start being more supportive of those around you... be it with their exercise habits, mood, religion and faith, eating habits, whatever.... if its a HAPPY FEEL GOOD POST.... Its good in my book...... and really... if you dont like it.... there is now an option to choose I DONT WANT TO SEE THIS Heres to weeding out the crap in your life... The dream in your heart may be bigger than the environment in which you find yourself. Sometimes you have to get out of that environment to see that dream fulfilled. Its like planting an oak sapling in a pot. Once it becomes root bound, its growth is limited. It needs a great space to become a mighty oak. So do you. Dont let negativity rule your life.... get rid of the things that bring you down or set you up for failure. Whew.... thats all.