Positive Thoughts

Positive thoughts sooths away stress and aids health. Stress tap dances into life while you are living, multi-tasking various projects or as an attention grabbing problem arises. Stop. Take a moment to relax in a stress releasing breath. Let the stress go. A positive experience is not gained from holding onto stress. Use as many stress releasing breaths as needed.

Figure-out what options are available to you. Every problem has a solution or, at least, a fix that is manageable. A positive attitude pushes stress out of the door while helping you to think clearer. Dread is kept at a distance, leaving your stomach free of stress related holes.

Some problems are more intense than others. Simply, write the issues or problems down. Writing the problems down gives you a better perspective. Discover solutions to them. Decide which solution is best. A calm person reasons, uncovers a workable means to an issue. Practice enables you to cope with future issues or problems. Blood pressure levels never get the opportunity to sky-rocket.

Positive thoughts rolls into happier attitudes and feelings for you and others. People will notice the manner in which you handle life when times are like walking bare-foot on a pebble road. Respect grows. You can then share words of encouragement with others.

Positive thoughts leads to "positive" emotions. The happiest people find strengths while exercising positive thoughts, Dr. Martin Seligman: (http://worldofrelationships.blogspot.com/2014/11/happiness-is_15.html). The ability to solve problems is easier with a positive attitude. Stress is forced to find a home elsewhere.

Positive thoughts is the key to stopping stress from upsetting your life and health. Positivity will become a habit with practice. It is the postive thoughts that turn-over positive feelings where positive experiences grow process. The positive management of stress stirs-in a healthier you and better quality of life. 

Welcome 2015

Welcome, 2015, the new year and leave upsets or blues in 2014. Writing therapy is an option to peeling-off upsets and the 2014 blues. The "practice" of writing therapy helps you work through upsets and the blues. How to use the method is at: http://critiqueandwrite.blogspot.com/2014/11/writing-therapy.html. 

Writing therapy is the answer to push aside holiday sadness or left-over blues that crept up on you. The issue or problem that dragged in should be of no concern after utilizing writing therapy. Writing therapy walks you through the issue or problem. You pin-point specific behavior to analyze. The goal is to become an even better you in 2015. 

Welcome 2015 with goals that are attainable. Take some time to decide on what you want most. It is where to focus your energies. Ask questions. What is required of me to reach the goal(s)? Be honest. Do you need to save money? Remove clutter from your living space or life? Take a college course? Re-fresher course? What else to accommodate your goal(s)? Often, a new goal means removing something in your life that is just taking up space and time. Set attainable goals.

"What are attainable goals?" You asked.

Attainable goals are desires that you can bring to life through effort. The goal has to be achievable. Frustration drags in when a goal is not attainable. It is important to have realistic goals based on your circumstances.

You are looking to purchase a home, for example, no matter the economy's state. There is a limit to the amount of money for the house. You have $50,000 for it. A house costing $200,000 is not an attainable goal. The point is to be realistic when setting goals. Be mindful of you and your circumstances. 

Welcome 2015, because it is to be embraced with new hope. New ventures are waiting to be seen by you. Allow new inspiration to stir you to new heights and move forward with it. Writing therapy can aid you as needed.

Negative People Need Drama

Negative people need drama to feel alive, because they twist good motives and gestures into plots. They find the smallest drop of water to start drama. It is one of the reasons to be careful about the people you embrace. The company you keep determines what goals you set, out-look on life and attitude. Stay positive, even in the middle of drama. Ease yourself away from negative people. 

"How can you tell if a person is negative?" You asked.

Negative people need drama wherever they go. The smallest incident that happens to negative people becomes the topic of conversation to "anyone who will listen," according to Psychology Today. The behavior is linked to personality disorders. People without these disorders would work around the same incident. Perhaps, mention it and move on to other matters.

You have a choice to make. Set a goal and work toward it. Or, ride the storm of negativity. You will not accomplish much due to the drama. There will always be drama, the drama person usually blames someone else and complains. 

Negative people need drama changes your out-look on life. Your attention is on the person who exclaims, "poor me!" A new day arrives as he/she drags one more drama filled problem into your life, but it is never his/her fault. The involvement peels away your view of life and is replaced with drama. Step away. Dig for the positive in your life. Move in that direction.

Negative people need drama put on smiles while in your face. He/she will spat unkind words about you, if the person is angry at how you reacted. It is hard to stay in a positive frame of mind as negativity surrounds your space. Discover positive people. Positive people motivate, encourage and help you reach goals.

Negative people need drama comes from a person who tips around in an effort snoop. They dig through your social media accounts as well as anything else available. The fact that someone has to snoop should raise red flags to a possible liar and stalker. Simply, walk in the opposite direction. 

Negative people need drama is a feeling. The pretzel stomach that alerts you when something is wrong. It comes as not feeling good about a person. He/she pours negativity out in a room, and the negative energy spins out chaos. Pay attention when the drama person's goals and out-look on life clash with yours. Muster the courage to leave constant negativity to reach for your dreams.

'I Can't Breathe!'

I can't breathe echoed throughout the U. S., on social media and neighbors on corners as people disagreed with the grand jury's decision not to indict an officer, Daniel, Pantaleo, 29, in the death of Eric Garner. The decision was made Wednesday as protesters gathered in New York, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, along with other cities.

President Obama, in a speech, spoke about concerns African Americans have about the legal system. People should be treated the same under the law. One person is not "treated equally under the law, that is a problem," President Obama.

Pantaleo made a statement in which he shared his feelings about the death of Garner. He "felt very bad about the death of Mr. Garner." Pantaleo sent his sympathies to Garner's wife and Garner's mother, but they would not accept them, per news reports.

People expressed their disagreement peacefully as they gathered in the various cities. A few arrests were mentioned via news reports but no major incidents. Looting and burning down neighborhoods sprinkles in more frustration while a community gains few positive results. It leaves a community in disrepair and angrier.

I can't breathe are the few words uttered by Garner as he encountered police on that fateful day. The incident goes beyond what happened that day. It digs into the emotions of not just African Americans, but every person who have had an issue with the legal system. 

I can't breathe is an opportunity for all people with concerns to address issues, be heard where they spoke to deaf ears in the past or did not have a platform to voice concerns. It is not an open invitation to disrespect law enforcement or rules of law. 

Change is a process, and force in the form of terrorizing a community stirs in more anger. Researching the laws in a community to find out how the legal system works is an option toward effective change. Get involved in the system to help bring about change.

I can't breathe are words to remember when a police officer stops you. Simply, comply. It is not the time to argue or struggle. Police officers are doing a job. Unfortunately, mistakes will happen. Most police officers serve and protect well.