Staying Positive

We all have a decision to make every morning, every day. We have to decide if we are going to have either a good day or a bad day. I have chosen to make my day a positive day; or at least I try to. I have found that one way I remain positive is by turning off the TV! I no longer watch the news in the morning. I will click on CNN or FOX News to read the headlines, but for the most part, the television has been turned off.

I started with this approach this past week. I can't take the credit; I received the idea from my son's second grade teacher. They have a NO TV policy Monday through Friday and my son has forgotten about SpongeBob and the Disney Channel (or at least he doesn't seem to miss it). This is a successful program at his school; reading levels are improving, math scores are improving, and for the most part, behavior is also improving. I have determined if it can work for my 7 year old son, then it will certainly work for me.

And, you know what? I'm happier and more productive during the day.

Let's face it; we are in a recession. Unemployment rates are incredibly high and we are in an at-risk profession. There is a lot of anger, bad news, and in many cases, depression. Well, not me. I have made a choice to be happy; for it is a choice. My time management is better and my relationships have also improved. I have a lot to be thankful for and I remind myself every day how lucky I am. We have been blessed with good health and as long as we have that, the rest is easy.

So turn off the television. Hide the remotes so that the temptation is minimal. Just try it for one week. You will be amazed at the difference it will make in your life.

Many blessings for a happier day!