The world right now is pretty negative - online, on TV, in song lyrics, on sitcoms. No wonder everyone feels so lousy. But there are some fairly simple ways to feel better. One is to ask ourselves a good question. Not, "Why does bad stuff always happen to me?" Because your brain will answer you and you won't like the answer.
Instead, when you're in a situation ask yourself, "What's good about this?" Sounds way too simple I'm sure. But try it. Everyone knows what's bad about their school, their home, their life. When you ask yourself what's good about those things, your brain starts noticing the good stuff. It's just how your brain works. It answers what we ask it. We just usually ask lousy questions.
Give it a try. Over 1000 teens I know personally did and their outlook on life changed to a more positive one the more they used it.
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Thank you Miss. Douglas for sharing these good tips with us. I remember you asking "what's good about this" when I was in high school and I needed to be reminded of it. My life has definitely had it's rough moments lately and it's time that I sit down and think "what's good about this?" because with all the negative thoughts, it's time I see something positive in it.
Thank you for all that you've done,
Kelly Ferreira
Hi Kelly,
That's why I started this blog because I bet that a lot of my former students could use a refresher right about now. Drop me an email any time and if I can ever help you out, let me know. You won't be the only former student I'm working with. Remember what I said in class...I was your coach whenever you needed me. Take care!!
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