State of Mind

I recently learned a new trick a few months ago that helped me get out of the habit of procrastinating, depression, and anxiety…especially at work so I’m going to post it on my blog just as a daily reminder.

1) Know that your actions are a direct result of your thoughts. (e.g - If you think you wont ever win the lottery, you wont ever make any real attempts to even try, therefore you wont ever win the lottery. The same works vice versa, if you are willing to die for something, anything at all, your goal WILL be accomplished one way or another.) So, always strive towards positive thinking.

2) Many people are going through depression and anxiety these days. Those that do will often say things like, “I’ve been diagnosed with bipolar/depression/anxiety disorder etc., therefore it CANNOT be cured and that is why I am this way”, and you’d be right. You wont ever get better as long as you think in such a negative way. Don’t let anyone, not even a doctor tell you what you are/aren’t capable of doing.That is YOUR job. A badge, a degree, or a fancy title does not ever give someone else the upper hand to understanding something, especially understanding yourself. “No one knows me more than I do”.

3) Whenever you feel stuck or unsure about something…anything at all, ask yourself this: “Will this idea, image, or opinion benefit my life or worsen it?” and if the idea, image, or opinion has a positive impact on your life, you choose it, act upon it, and accept it to be true. If not, simply reject it.

4) And last, what you put in your body determines what you bring out of it. If you’re eating processed junk all day, don’t be surprised if you’re feeling down in the dumps from time to time throughout your day. This is first grade stuff we forget once we become adults - Eat healthy, live healthy, and ALWAYS think positively = a healthy lifestyle.