Being kind and positive towards others is a simple thing to do but sometimes it is unusual to see it in today’s world.
Something I have noticed that is a great pet peeve of mine is being surrounded by people who are negative and complain about everything. I am not someone who has many pet peeves or easily gets irritated.
Imagine a tire slowly getting deflated, that is exactly how I feel being around negative Nancys and complainers. I start to feel a little bit anxious and irritated. So, what do I do when I’m surrounded by those people? If possible, I remove myself from the setting or leave the conversation gracefully.
I have always been the type of person to always try to look at the better side of things. Complaining never has helped me and it never will. I can see the difference in my life when I start going down a negative thought pattern rather than simply letting it be.
When I start feeling myself complain, for example, I say “I have too many things to do today, including two sessions, homework, when will I get a break.” Instead, I fix my thoughts and tell myself, “I am grateful I at least have a session, amazing I have two, I’m working towards my education, and it will all be worth it.”
In reality, I should be grateful I have business, I should be grateful that I get to have an education. This mindset has truly helped me be more aware of how I think and the importance of gratitude. I believe when you are grateful for many things you are more able to be kind.
Without kindness we would all be miserable. Think of all the times someone has greeted you with kindness, complimented your outfit, opened the door for you, smiled at you, helped you. Now imagine your life without any of those.
Your kindness can be the reason someone decides to keep on living.
Here’s your reminder to be kind and stay positive.
