A Positive Mindset

Our mindset plays a huge role in our lives. I didn’t think about it too much when I was younger. It’s something I think about all the time now. The importance of having a positive mindset has become very apparent.

Having a positive mindset doesn’t mean you live in a fantasy world. We all have good and bad days. We all have obstacles we have to overcome as well. Having a positive mindset makes it easier to handle life’s struggles that come our way.

If I said I always had a positive mindset, I would be lying. I grew up in a pretty negative environment. The stories I could tell from my childhood. I wish I had the foresight at that time to keep a journal. There’s no doubt in my mind the stories would have been a New York Times bestseller.

I learned at an early stage of life to use humor and laughter as a defense mechanism for stressful situations. As I got a little older, I also learned to see things from a positive perspective, instead of negative. Your perspective truly makes a huge difference.

My life hasn’t been easy. With all my health issues, I could easily lie around and feel sorry for myself. That wouldn’t accomplish anything though. I choose to have a positive mindset. It’s much more enjoyable to laugh and enjoy life than wallow in pity.