How to think positive.....

Think positive... - I choose this cartoon.."think positive" coz no matter how much he tried to think positive there's nothing happen. same in my situation, no matter how i tried to think positive it's always the negative won coz i see the situation getting worst as days goes by.
Philippines
April 12, 2009 8:32pm CST
How to think positive when obviously you're down? We're experiencing financial crisis this days. in my parents part also mine having this problem is easy to ignore but considering my 4 siblings...it's hard. 3 of them are studying and the other one are still searching for a job to work for. My parents and I had a job but our salaries are not enough to support the family. All the goods here in the Phil. are continuously increasing so our expenses are much than our earnings. there's nothing left for savings. We're a happy family that's why it hurts me when i see my parents pretending that everything's alright and it hurts me more when i discovered that they let us sleep first before they'll talk about the family situation. i dont know how to help them aside from working abroad but i guess there's lot to consider before doing that. hope guys you could help me... tnx a lot.
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@dante_off (607)
• India
14 Apr 09
For positive thinking I would suggest you to find some time and read the book "You Can Win" by Shiv Khera.....Give it your whole family to read... I am sure it will help. Good luck!!!~Cheerio~
@dante_off (607)
• India
14 Apr 09
If you want to live longer, be happy, healthy and successful, all you have to do is tell yourself that you can do it by tapping the healing forces within. I know it might sound crazy....But just implement this n you will feel the difference.Cut down some unnecessary expenditures for a while, try to give self suggestions and by the will of free choice take a decision which you think is the most suitable one. Pray God to help you over the matter with your heart, I am sure He will listen... This period is a test for u n ur family.There is no taste of success without failure......Keep faith in urself ur family and soon u will see numerous opportunities knocking at your door...... Hope everything will be alright wid you!!! ~Cheerio~
• Philippines
14 Apr 09
I think the more you think of the problem the more it will becomes hard, first you need to think positive so that you can think better, second, you need to pray to God, leave your 100% trust unto him because there is nothing impossible to him.
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
13 Apr 09
remember that you are not alone. i experience the same situation. when my mother passed away i loss balance with my financial capability. Not only me but all members of the family. we are really down and we need to recover. Financially we are down now but still we believe that we can pass through this trials that we are facing now. I always think about our situation and its really hard but i always think positive. I know this won't last in a longer time.
@krajibg (11923)
• Guwahati, India
13 Apr 09
Thinking that things are happening for netter reason could be one way to think positive. Psychology says that our mind controls our body. So, taking charge of your mind becomes a vital factor in keeping your body healthy. You can do this through affirmations that establish the power of your mind. Try: "With the power of positive thinking I now take charge of my body to maintain perfect health, strength and happiness unconditionally, now and always, so be it." When you repeat this, the misleading programs of your mind will be erased. It is said that we are never given a wish without the power to fulfill it. Each person is capable of programming his own mind to achieve what he desires. You can tap this capability by following a few simple steps. But before you begin, make yourself totally relaxed and be consciously willing to adopt the method. Attuning yourself with nature guarantees an overall healthy life. To modify this statement into an affirmation, say: "I attune myself with nature to stay healthy now and forever." You can have the right kind of food by affirming: "I can attract healthy food to keep myself fit, healthy and strong, everyday." You can develop the habit of exercising your body and mind by affirming: "I can easily get up early in the morning everyday to exercise and keep fit and cheerful." In case you are an insomniac, all you have to do is repeat: "I can relax into sound sleep now and wake up revitalized, alert, bright and cheerful early in the morning. It is done. So be it." Sometimes, social influences play their part in either inducing or encouraging negative thinking. This is the stage where most doctors give up the case as incurable. So, to find the right doctor, suggest mentally to yourself: "I will locate the right doctor who can cure me completely in a simple, easy and positive way, now and always." Your health problems can be dissolved by affirming: "I can now dissolve all my health problems, worries and fears easily, quickly and successfully in simple, easy and positive ways. So be it."
@wolfaaron (179)
• United States
14 Apr 09
try to cut down on some big payments you are doing, cut down on your spending money until ur crisis goes down. And while you do that, hang out with friends, they help u forget of the worst things
@rsa101 (37932)
• Philippines
13 Apr 09
I think you should calm down because thinking negatively would further you go down than uplift yourself. I know life is hard but it will become harder thinking that it is. Your parents are right in trying their best to make your lives as comfortable as possible not letting you know you're real problems because I know it won't help them knowing the real problems. As for you if you have a solution yourself I know you would do it but do it with love and dedication. Do it with glee not sorrow. Despite being in the midst of crisis we have the option to always feel happy about everything that you have. First you have a loving parents that is continuously to live for you despite the situation. Don't lose hope because that is the only thing you can work on at this moment. Stay happy, since being sad would not help either. Work to earn and share for your family.
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
13 Apr 09
Hi Cellyne. I can relate to how you are feeling to a certain extent. We have my husband's income as the main source of money. I earn very little from my writing and I stay at home and look after out daughter. I feel very happy because I am living two of my dreams; writing and being a mother and I do not want to go back to jobs I have hated for years. Because of my decision to work from home for not much cash, we are just managing to pay our bills and there is not usually any money left over for savings or luxuries which upsets my husband because he looks at it as though we are missing out on something, whereas I look at the positives such as doing what I love and being here for my child, how lucky am I to be able to do that? My point is, Cellyne, that of course you must keep your eyes open for opportunities to improve your financial situation and that is not easy, but focus on how lucky you are to have a great family and cherish the time you have with together. Release your situation to the Universe while focusing on your loved ones and you never know a part time job or something like that might just turn up that will make all the difference! I will send a few prayers your way, all the best to you.
@jshekhar (1562)
• India
13 Apr 09
Hello friend, You are in a real difficult situation but this is the time when the character of the person is tested. I would advice you to keep a cheerful atmosphere at home despite the crisis. Cut down on a few of your expenditures. I am sure you can find some of the expenses that you can do without. And, I wish the other sibling of yours gets a job soon enough and God takes care of you all. cheers!
• China
13 Apr 09
In our life, there many things not as perfect as we hope. as someone says life is not fair. you and your family meet a big problem that all of you can not earn enough money for support your life. but you still have the choice to solut the problem. in my opinion, you have a job, that a great chance, if you do your job more and more even become a profect stuff. why not try? everyone may run into a big problem, you can complain why it happen in my life not others? but the problem still here. you have to face it to solut it, and the early you go to face the quick you will go out. you say you have the choice the working abroad is also a good change. the road is in your heart. and it depend how you eagerly a new life.
@larish (2191)
• Philippines
13 Apr 09
At times like this, we really have to live within our means. You might be feeling the hardship of the financial crisis but were you able to check the standard of living that each of the family member has? Now is the time to maximize the potential of our earnings. Now is the time to tight our belt to sustain a living. Adjusting the standard of living can have a big impact to remain positive and happy.
• Philippines
13 Apr 09
listen.. kindly pls. cheer up.. for you to have more strenght for yourself and for your family. I know it's never been easy to continue life suffering with financial problem.. probably you'll get hurt.. because you love them.. but keep trying to the fullest.. many people experiencing that with different. yes, you can work abroad.. but it's never been easy.. if you want i have read in www.sulit.com.ph about earning by chatting descently for japanese people. NOTE: It's descent. i think its 120 peso per hour. just try to surf at www.surf.com.ph it's good for extra income while working.
@jensenfan (153)
• Philippines
13 Apr 09
The things that are happening around us can get discouraging, I know. Especially when you know that everyone's working real hard but they can barely make ends meet. Try to think positive. Open your eyes to the possibilities around you and not focus too much on the negative. Be thankful of the things you have. Be thankful that you still have your family with you. Have faith that everything will work out fine.
@mhil84 (182)
• Philippines
13 Apr 09
To be honest, not everyone accepts or believes in positive thinking. Among the people who accept it, not many know how to use it effectively to get results. It is common to hear people say: "Think positive!" to someone who feels down and worried. Most people do not take these words seriously, s they do not know what they really mean. So what i want to say is, just be yourself and try to look for other alternatives or ways to help your parents, maybe do extra income like small business, don't waste money so much, stay healthy, etc... I know its hard, much more we are also experiencing global financial crisis.