How To Not Let Life Get The Best Of You

Hello Sunshiners🌞

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted anything and I felt like there was no time like the present. Lately, life has been taking a HUGE crap on me. And I hesitate to even say that because my post is how to not let negativity win. Basically, there have been a number of things going on that have rendered me unspeakably down. I’ve had my fair share of hard times, sure. This time in life is very different. 

I won’t get into exactly what’s going on for the sake of my own privacy, but let’s just say it’s affecting me nonetheless. Today specifically, it’s only 10 in the morning and NOTHING is going my way. Usually when this happens so early in the day, I deem this as a, “bad day.” Case closed, no going up from here. Also, I’m very aware of the fact that I have great things going on in my life and in no way is this a form of me complaining, more like shining a light on how I’m handling everything. 

But through really aggravating situations left and right, I didn’t let it get to me. There’s been a lot of upset emotions and negativity inside me the last few months and I’m so tired of it. Why should I let something so small take over my day or even go as far as taking over my life? Regardless of what’s happening, if I let that negativity in my heart, I’m letting that win. I am in control of my own emotions and my own reactions so why do I let the little stuff win?
There is something really beautiful about having something negative happen and instead of letting it affect you, think of something else you’re grateful for. Think of the fact that the weather is nice, you have food in your stomach, or even the fact that you’ve come this far already. That nasty, toxic feeling in your stomach that comes from letting something challenging defeat you completely is without a doubt the worst feeling. 

I know times get tough, there are also times where I feel like throwing in the towel all together, but, once you realize that you are in control, the sky doesn’t seem so grey anymore. 

If you’re going through anything like me then I hope that this helps. It’s small and it may seem hard to grasp but if you don’t let the negativity win, you’ll remain in the driver’s seat. Here’s to having today and to only go up from here.

XOXO,

No more grey skies.