#stayingpositive

[eric-sadahire]

According to a recent study, children laugh about 200 times a day while the average adult only laughs 4. If you haven’t laughed yet today, do something silly with your friends.

The world presents many opportunities to laugh, we just have to take them!

[the-wig-and-jewelry-channel]

#stayingpositive #dontgiveup #mindfulness #mindset https://www.instagram.com/p/CkXqfUoOnmk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[athingirl]

Quotes That Heal

You can still miss something, and not want it back…  Paul Coelho   Ain’t that the truth? I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn…Maya Angelou  Ah yes, perennial students that we all are.  Guilt: the gift that keeps on giving…Erma Bombeck  Regrets bear no fruit, neither does people- pleasing or the absence of boundaries. Glean the lesson, then move on. Everyone you meet is fighting a battle…

[thecpdiary]

Toxic Positivity: Why the Cup's Not Always Half Full

“How do you stay optimistic with all that’s happening in the world?” It's a question I've been asked many times.

I have always been positive, I’m not sure I would call myself optimistic. My exterior comes with deep internal conflicts. Internal conflicts that started as far back as a child, with a disability I didn't know I had.

Difficult circumstances and emotional pain

Even through difficult experiences and in emotional pain, I always thought I should have a positive outlook. Being positive saved me, but it is important to continue to be positive, because without it, your mental health can change.

But I've never been free of emotional conflict. It's why when I first got my cerebral palsy diagnosis, I decided to start a blog and The CP Diary was born. This blog explains why the cup isn't always half full. It can't be. Depending on our circumstances the cup half full, can always change to half empty.

Deep Internal Conflicts

If you know my story, you'll know I’ve had a lot of things to contend with. Also, having lost my mother to cancer 16 years ago in 2007, losing my father 10 years ago in 2013, the UK then called time on their relationship with the EU and the 2016 referendum was called, then the pandemic struck. I got Covid in November 2022, then through my twin's trauma and mental health issues, I lost her on the 10th December 2022, while still recovering from Covid, so I never got to say goodbye to her. That’s a lot of internal conflict and grief to deal with. I've struggled my way through all of it.

The words don't always flow freely

With all that to have to deal with, around my writing, I can find myself stuck, the words don't always flow freely. Luckily, I write in advance, so I have blogs to call on. Truthfully, I've been struggling for months, since my twin died. For anyone following my blog, they may have noticed I put more feature page quotes out in those times, so that I can deal with my mental health.

With the blog you get to see a different side of me. In my personal life and with autism, I struggle daily to block out the noise. Dealing with losing my twin, it's also become harder for me to block the noise out. This is me 'laid bare'.

Plunging into more anxiety, mayhem and darkness

A few scrolls on social media apps to get my writing out and I am plunged into more anxiety and darkness. But I write, because not to would put me into a worse mental space. The noise I talk about, would simply go on around me instead. In the 10 months since I lost my twin, I wake up and struggle to motivate myself. I can't believe she's gone. Some days I’m not even dressed by lunch time. But that's okay, I'm being kind to myself.

Trying to find my voice

There is no doubt, I've been plunged into darkness. There is no doubt, social media, has also been plunged into mayhem and darkness. The darkness I talk about doesn't just affect me, we’re all affected by the darkness of politics, of our time. I appreciate what I write may not rest comfortably, but you would do well to prep. Not to prep, can plunge you into darkness when you least expect and are ill prepared. Shit doesn't not happen because we choose to ignore it's going on.

Don't judge a book by its cover

My personal life is far from rosy as my words, or my blog. I struggle and continue to struggle, but I continue to do my best so that others can feel better about what they deal with. We are all affected by mental health.

Doing my best to inspire others

The topics I write about affect all of us. We’re all suffering from inflation, cost of living crisis, businesses in dire straits, shops on the high street closed, jobs disappearing. We’re afraid of the future of what is to come. We all have reason to be. We can try to be the light in the dark.

As I continue to carry on with my writing, on my blog, I do my best to help explain, inform, give hope through explanations and also to inspire. I continue to be open, honest and transparent. I hope you will continue to support.

For Sheila.

For more lifestyle blogs, please check out my site https://www.thecpdiary.com

[joco27]

#saturdaygrind #morningandafternoon #needtoburncalories #stayingstrong #stayingpositive #determination #keepgoing #needtocompletemychallenge 👍💪🙏 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpq5wEvOtQjdkomtkqA9Bb2Y26OI4uSPMJgGB40/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[uniqueinsights]

Join us on a journey of self-discovery and exploration as we discover the power of Lucid Dreaming.

[midstridemoxie]

Sean came home last night. Ringo was pleased and made sure he cuddled up with his Cat Dad. We have a long road ahead of us. Sean needs a lot of care. But, we're together, and he's home with his family. Now, we work on getting him stronger, a little bit, every day. Working on my self care, too. Together we can get better. #lovemyhusband #lovemycats #familytime #wheelchair #disabled #disabilityawareness #newwayofliving #stayingpositive #stayingstrong #onedayatatime #getbettereveryday (at Oceanside, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpOr1WnLkHo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[zitases]

New week: Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better then much better, do your best....seize opportunities! Enjoy your week everyone. #dobetter #knowbetterdobetter #doyourbest #getbetter #stayingpositive #seizeopportunities (at Beckenham, Bromley, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClO2Ebss0Pe/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[aribailey123ed]

I had the most fun Tuesday night! I need and want to go back! Thank you @maceyy.kirk for tagging along with me! Thank you @lilnasx for a spectacular show. I will definitely come again to your next one! You and your crew put your whole Nas-ussy into this show, and bringing your nephew onstage was so cute!! Please I just want to do that night again it was so much fun!! 🥰🥰 Thank you @livenation for pulling all of this together! It will be a night I’ll never forget!! - #tryme #ImOverIt #tired #stayingpositive #arianagrande #arianator #photoshoot #iphone #apple #portraitmode #photopuzzle - #gay #bisexual #lgbt #pride #catdad #snapchat #filter #goodvibes #happy #music #photo #selfie #puzzlegrid #selfietime #alabamabisexual #biguy #bisexualguy #instabisexual #instabi (at Coca-Cola Roxy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjFyPuqLqLP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[tkdstudio]

Exploring history, culture, & communities at @hola_lakeway International Food Festival. #tinatkdroadtrip #tinatkdtraveljournal #onedayitwillbesimple #artheals #stayingpositive #livelearnexplore2022 #ontheroad #newbeginnings #exploringlifewiththebestest #lifeinthesouthTN https://www.instagram.com/p/CiFkZOIjjNd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[shaktidancegoddess]

Just turned 68 and I managed to stay totally natural and yep lol it’s all mine, zero surgeries, no Botox or fillers and yes only clairol knows my secret 🤐 wild curly hair, lots of wrinkles from laughter and lots of sun 🌞 on my skin, big belly all from really enjoying my bread, pasta, bagels, pizza and more. It’s a life well lived and I would redo it just the same. I’m not against doing some tweaking on the body and I still got time, maybe for my big 70 I will do some little adjustments. It’s all good we just have to feel good in our skin and whatever gets you there is what you need to do for yourself 💕🤗💕#lovemylife #68yearsyoung #naturalhair #naturalwoman #stayingpositive #gratefulforlife (at Shakti Dance Goddess) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChK0m9Slraq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[dpomalescreative]

Yesterday is what was... Tomorrow is what ifs.. But today is what is!!.. So remain focused on what is possible today!!!. ~ DPomales #inspirationalquotes #inspireothers #stayingpositive #begratefuleveryday #bekindalways #whatwas #whatifs #whatis #blessedandthankful #speakingmytruth (at Orlando, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgUnv5BLJQz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[travelling2infinity]

South Auckland #auckland #naturelovers #landscape #artofinstagram #wonderful_places #stayingpositive #fitnessmotivation #nature_perfection @deking_travel #visit #visitnz2022 #blackswan #birdlovers #lakelife #island #daytrip #vacaciones #viajar #tourism @swiss.beautiful_ #travelblogger @visitauckland #beachvibes #holiday #walk #instadaily #photogram #artoftheday https://www.instagram.com/p/CgTw6_lu8xc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=