Christmas in July!

Today, I’d like to spread some good cheer.

Lately I’ve been thinking about topics of conversation, and what areas of people’s lives they chose to share when talking to old friends, new friends, in passing and in sessions. In addition to how all of this relates to your own self-concept, self-care and overall happiness.

Sometimes I notice that in our society, people are trained to only highlight the negative things that are going on in their lives and the world around us. This cycle of negativity keeps getting passed on and therefore continues to live on. One person spreads some bad news in the office, and then there it goes like wild fire, the negativity train passes straight through and nearly picks up everyone on its path. Can you imagine if this kind of attitude was alive during the holidays? It simply would not fly! And shouldn’t for any other time of year either.

Don’t get me wrong, from time-to-time we are all entitled to have a crappy day, and from time-to-time life will takes its natural course and work (with what feels like) against us. But for the most part, our society is not accustomed to highlighting the positives. And I, my friend, would like to see this take a turn for the better.

Here’s a small daily exercise for you to try today to increase positivity, motivation and overall happiness. If you are already doing some sort of gratitude exercise, like I’ve mentioned in Give GREAT thanks to attract MORE into your life and My Daily Gratitude Reminder , then this may be an easy addition. Here it goes:

1. Take a deep breath, close your eyes, and do a quick scan over your body, work, relationships, home life, personal goals, etc.
2. Ask yourself: What stands out to you? What is exciting today? What is a new accomplishment? A goal reached? A positive action taken? Etc.
3. Remember that in this exercise no matter how small or large the “positive” in your life seems, in terms of this exercise and this day, it is significant.
4. Write down the “positive” on a post-it or index card and stick it in plain sight for today.
5. This is your conversation starter, your positive mantra, and your “feel good” thought for the day.

Now that you have done this for yourself, the key is to take this feeling and this "positivity" and translate it into your environment, work, relationships, personal well-being for today and the next day. Start the positive chain reaction today, spread some good cheer of your own, wear it with pride, and inspire others to do the same.

Who says you can’t celebrate Christmas in July? ;)

I welcome you to start small and start right now, leave a post with your "positive" for the day, share it with this community and inspire others to do the same! Cheers!

xo, DeAnna Lynn Englezos