I don’t know what the weather is like where you are, but here in Isanti, Minnesota it’s FREEZING! Not only that, the wind is blowing like crazy so we have a wind chill factor of -11 (yes, that’s a minus sign). The streets are practically empty since most of us are staying cocooned at home if at all possible. It has been suggested (mostly by me) that the cold temperatures keep us preserved so we live longer, but today I believe that’s only true if you can stay indoors wrapped in a cuddly blanket or curled up in front of a toasty fireplace.
So, what can be positive about such frigid, windy weather - other than the living longer concept, of course? Well, as I drove past the Post Office today I noticed that the flag was totally unfurled, displaying all the stars and stripes to their fullest beauty. It gave me a moment of patriotic pride and made me think of how we sometimes look and do our best during challenging times.
Think about it. When you are under pressure to finish a project, hold back tears or fear in front of your child, drive on icy roads, or camouflage pain in front of a crowd or client, don’t you push yourself to give it your best effort? The times you shine are when you have had to polish your behavior or mindset to accomplish something important or meaningful. We notice the flag more when it is waving in the breeze (or frostbiting wind) than when it is sagging against the pole.
Positive Spin Tip #2: For the next several blogs I’m going to share the G.I.G.G.L.E.™ process for organizing just about anything. The first step (G.) is to Get Moving. When clients ask me where they should start in tackling a cluttered room, desk, closet, etc. I respond, “What’s bugging you the most?” It doesn’t matter so much where you start as that you start.
JUST do something!
Just DO something!
Just do SOMETHING!
Motion creates energy. Once you get started, it will be easier to keep moving.
Watch for Blog #3 for some tips on how to actually get yourself going. If you need help organizing your home, office, or life, find me at http://www.MessDistress.com
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Wow, you are so seriously positive.....good for you for coming to the blog world. It's a lot of fun and you share some cool info...it's hard to remain positive sometimes but you make it sound easy...will work on that one.
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Another positive about living in a climate with negative numbers; our children have a greater grasp on the concept of what a negative number means...the higher the negative number, the more likely for an indoor recess. Go Math!
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