After over a week of being sick, its easy to fall into the habit of complaining. Really it's easy for anyone to fall into the habit of complaining. You do it once, somebody offers sympathy, and it makes you feel just a little bit better. But you may not even notice when your mindset has slipped into a negative cycle. That's why my roommates and I have started...
The 5 Reasons Why
It's a really simple habit that can change a negative attitude to a positive one. As a communication major, I notice that we tend to believe things when we say them out loud. So, when you find yourself or a friend having a bad day, complaining, or simply being negative try asking them this.
Give me 5 reasons why today is great.
You may need to think. And if you ask yourself this, make sure you tell somebody. It really only works when you repeat it out loud. And you may need to think for a bit, and sometimes it will be hard for you to find those five reasons. If you struggle to find five reasons why today is great, you may have slipped into a negative mindset. And let's be honest, nobody likes to be around a negative person. So ask yourself...five reasons why today is great (and no slipping in a complaint like "I'm sick but at least I'm alive)
5 Reasons Today is Great
1) It's Friday!
2) Midterms end today!
3) I fit in a workout when I didn't expect to do so
4) I ate fast food for the first time in months and didn't feel guilty
5) I have a good feeling about the job search. Let's go interviews!
