Swallowed in the Sea

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to just want to give up, because you can? How easy it is to be swallowed up by temporary emotions and not fixing it?

Stop.

I love this quote so much, because it has gotten me through the most. Although being positive can be a struggle, it is not impossible to achieve. 

I have severe anxiety, and for the longest time I let it eat at me till all of me became this negative person who forgot who she was. I thought that I should take my own life because easy is always better right? Wrong. The word easy should not be in your vocabulary. Strong. Hard-working. Stands up after a fall. Those are words a person should think of in themselves. As humans, we are capable of so much and yet we can't see it. We decide to stick to the basics and not challenge ourselves. You can't just assume that positive thoughts will be handed to you. It starts with the little things like quotes. Your favorite songs, and family and friends. Surround yourself with goal-oriented people who will push you out of any hole. 

I'll tell you one thing though, despite being as positive as I am... there are always days where my anxiety wants to take over. I over think and I'll just sit there for hours worrying about literally nothing. Some of you may experience it, and I'm here to tell you it's okay! We need to get it out of our system, but always stay busy. Start reading, go for a hike, and even write it all out. Exercise has been such a helpful tool in becoming more positive. Even if it just walking to the mailbox! At least you did it :)

I do have a big secret as to how I stay positive: Laughter

You are probably thinking that that's strange because how can you just laugh all the time? Oh but you can! I suggest you start doing it since it is extremely healthy and should pass it on to others. I am always making plenty of jokes and carrying out happiness by just laughing. I find it so enjoyable and refreshing. Of course, don't laugh in the middle of an important meeting but sit tall and know you are a wonderful human being!

You are the only one who chooses what thoughts are worth making your day. Choose positive over anything else and watch changes occur :)

Yours Truly,

Alejandra Saunders