According to Merriam-Webster, positivity is "the quality or state of being positive." There are so many road blocks and detours to the destination of a positive outlook. People are more stressed than ever, children and adults alike. Stress and countless demands on us are major road blocks. Other barriers include depression, pain, negative surroundings/people, and shortage of resources just to name a few.
If one were on a journey or treasure hunt to find positivity, what would it take to get there? Obviously hope and confidence are important prior to starting any journey. One needs to believe that he or she can and will get to his or her destination. Others might just need faith. Certain skills are also needed. Some of these might be prior knowledge, but others are learned along the way. A sense of decision making and/or guidance are key for reading and following directions of the map (people and environment). How does a person determine his or her compass? This tool makes for a safer journey. Resilience to all the obstacles one encounters would be helpful for a quicker and safer journey. For me personally, love and support our vital not only my destination, but my chance to live at positivity rather than just visit from time to time.
Not only is it important for us to achieve our treasure, but how can we go about helping others to positivity too? Just as negativity can spread, we can help positive mindsets breed better surroundings for all. I find it difficult to not get sucked into negativity when I am tired and stressed, and when we get a couple, family, or group of colleagues or students together who are being negative, a great deal of damage can be done. We must remind ourselves and each other not to cave in to this.
Many benefits exist for people who are positive thinkers. Mayo Clinic reports that benefits include increased life span, lower rates of depression, greater resistance to illness, and better coping skills during hardships and times of stress.
It is important to help each other to overcome barriers and obtain these gems to a better life. Many travelers can exist in this journey of life. Who we chose to be can make a difference. Being the guide, coach, leader, caregiver, lover, supporter, motivator, and/or warrior cannot only get you to your destination, but it can also assist others. Threats along the path can prevent a person from arriving as well as cause others to lose their way.
I will be trying my best to stay positive, to share my love, to offer support, and to fight evil along the way. Which traveler will you be?
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