What is one positive thing you will do for yourself today?

@TriciaW (2441)
United States
March 5, 2013 5:07am CST
I think we should all do something that makes us in a positive state of mind each day. Today I read a bible verse which tends to help me a lot. I will also be today making sure I laugh with children today. That always helps my mood and lifts me up. What will you do today to stay in a postive mind set?
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@obe212003 (2299)
• Philippines
6 Mar 13
Every time i close my eyes before i sleep, i say a simple prayer thanking God for all the blessings i had for the day. Every time i open my eyes from sleep, i say a little prayer to thank God for keeping me alive and to guide me through the day. A tight hug and a warm kiss from my wife and kids are enough to keep me going through day to day.
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@TriciaW (2441)
• United States
6 Mar 13
That is so heart warming. I think it is always important to thank God for our blessings. Sometime we get caught up in asking for what we want and forget to thank Him for all we have.
@obe212003 (2299)
• Philippines
6 Mar 13
A prayer of gratitude everyday for the life that was given to us should be forever be expressed, day in and day out. As we experience life, i think the right path to happiness and peace would only be achieved with His guidance. Life has no meaning at all without being grateful to the one who provided your existence on earth.
• Chile
6 Mar 13
Yeah I agree with obe because we should thank God for all the blessings and for his love and presents. It is so nice to see that in this world of material things we find religious persons as us.
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@Angelpink (4035)
• Philippines
6 Mar 13
Hello ! Today i wish to have a cool , relax mind and not to initiate any fights or arguments because almost everyday i fight and argues with him . I hope i can have that value of understanding , i hope i can broaden it . I really hope this day would all be a smiling day and not a sad day as it normally happens. Also i want to spend most of my time in Mylot today for previous days i have not participated well because so many works to finish . All the best for all of us.!~
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@TriciaW (2441)
• United States
6 Mar 13
You really need to have these positives. Look at what others said and maybe that will help you find ways to stay positive. I know how hard it is when you have someone that seems to enjoy making our life so negative. Instead of fighting with him turn it around and try to think of something funny about what he is saying. I had lost a lot of weight and yet the one I was with at the time tended to call me names include fat. One day he said it and I burst out laughing and said you can't use that old line anymore it doesn't work. He was so shocked that he said yeah I guess you are right. It totally ended his fighting with me for a time because he couldn't get a reaction from me anymore. So try to find positives to keep yourself happy and only laugh at the silly things he says to you to start a fight. You will be amazed at how silly they sound when spouting off once you do that. You will also get stronger if you are taking care of yourself!
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
5 Mar 13
I did a lot this morning (doing the laundry, cleaning the bathroom, to the hairdresser with my son, looking for an other bike for him I can afford, doing a lot of shoppings for the animals, answering letters/e-mails, making an appointment for one of my daughters because of her skin etc. etc.). I am very tired now so in a few minutes I will take a (relaxing) sunbath and hope I can sleep a bit. Plus I won't cook today since I am too tired for that.
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@TriciaW (2441)
• United States
6 Mar 13
You got a lot done today good for you!! For the bike you might want to look at craigslist you can get some very nice things through there for a good price. Good idea on the sunbath and no cooking that is great that you treat yourself to something nice.
@doroffee (4222)
• Hungary
5 Mar 13
Hm. I think I'm going to read from this book I just ourchased, which has nice, positive stories in it. Also, I'm going to buy some delicious food to eat.
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@TriciaW (2441)
• United States
6 Mar 13
Reading is very good for you and even better if it has positive stories. Delicious food is always a good pick me up!
• Greece
5 Mar 13
This morning I went by a florist and bought 4 little pots of primulas and this afternoon I am going to plant them in a container with a tulip in the middle which I expect to flower and fill the room with perfume. That is what I have done to lift me up today. The sun is shining so I shall lift my face to that for a little while too. I shall think of Spring which is almost here now and ignore any cold winds that blow in my direction while I am doing it.
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@TriciaW (2441)
• United States
6 Mar 13
Oh I love the idea of planting flowers. That is such a great idea. I may just do that myself this weekend. I am not the best for taking care of plants but what a wonderful thing to start doing. That is sure to brighten up a day. I really want spring to be here and this would be just the ticket to make it seem like it is here!
@MissBlack (356)
• United States
6 Mar 13
I had a list of things to do before the day ended and I accomplished each of them. Whenever I can do that, I feel like I really accomplished something. By nature, I can't just lay around unless I am sick or just that tired.I can remain stress-free and positive as long as I accomplish something I set out to everyday..
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@TriciaW (2441)
• United States
6 Mar 13
I need tips from you on organizing a list I can complete. Good job!! I always feel good when I have done all my household chores.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
6 Mar 13
Well, today, I was able to go to the mall alone. I really didn't want to buy anything aside form the Chocolate Rhumble that promised my sister in law. I missed walking alone. I used to have some time alone. It has been years..... Lovely morning walk indeed.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
6 Mar 13
Everyday i would like to be in a positive state of mind always. So, i would always start my day by praying and reading a verse too. One thing i notice, when i wasn't able to pray in the morning, my day turns out not good.
@Bluedoll (16774)
• Canada
5 Mar 13
I am going to make a small goal and then I am actually going to work towards that goal. That will make me postive. I think I already have decided on the goal so all that remains is for the day to play out. There are a number of other things I have to do though including go to the dentist which is always a treat. It is tuesday so I was considering taking in a movie as they are cheaper on tuesdays.
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@TriciaW (2441)
• United States
6 Mar 13
That is a great idea. Meeting a goal is a really good way to be positive. A movie sounds fun!!
@miryanag (346)
• Bulgaria
6 Mar 13
I will listen to music. Play with the dogs. It's a happy day for me anyway because my mom has birthday today. I love her and thats enough to keep me positive all day long
• India
5 Mar 13
Every day one positive thing I do for my self is take out of schedule to relax my self. And if time permits I also watch people around me which is very interesting for me and makes me understand more about human behaviours.
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@TriciaW (2441)
• United States
6 Mar 13
excellent idea. I had never thought about all you can learn from watching others. Keep up with the relax time that is really important.
@internaty (257)
• Chile
6 Mar 13
well it may beto think in the good things and the funny moments of the day. maybe a nice meal, or a friendly comment or a nice smile, use imagery, Feel the moment as if it were happening rith now, and that exercise will make us feel happier and to think that tomorrow we will have nice persons to meet and that we will get what we want and that mental visualization of nice moments is very good
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@justyou (68)
• China
6 Mar 13
Good topic,i just did my washing and it let me feel it's a fresh day(i'v been one week not wash my clothes).And if i'm not feeling good,i often take a exercise,it will make me energetic....
• Quezon, Philippines
6 Mar 13
nice topic, today ill make sure to finish my deadlines, i eat my favorite lunch. i call my kids, sending quotes to my friends. i always smile even if stressful work everday.
@Adval2013 (436)
6 Mar 13
I will stay happy no matter what. Instead of complaining about even the smallest thing that would irritate me on a normal condition, I will make a positive turn and declare over and over again that happiness is my choice not for today but every single day, and I've proven many times already that as I constantly speak positive and happy things, my state of mind follows through. This is very doable especially when you know how to pray on all occassions and just believe that your day is going to be alright.