I’m trying this new thing where whenever I’m upset about a situation, I think of all the good things in my life that make up for that one situation. Often then I realize the situation is pretty insignificant in the big picture of mi vida. Back in the day, and I mean about a little over  four years ago or so, I would’ve gotten extremely depressed over this and felt all “My life sucks!” But I’m going to write down the positive things in my life that make up for this situation and then ask myself if my life sucks at the end of this.

1. I live in a first-world country.
2. My parents aren’t divorced.
3. I live in a great house.
4. I have access to a car if I need it.
5. I have an adorable boyfriend.
6. I am able to use the resources around me to further myself.
7. I go to a new place of worship.
8. I’m in a healthy relationship with a guy who cares about me.
9. I’m healthy physically and mentally.
10. I have a craz yet loving family I’m close with even though they may not live on the same continent as me.
11. I’m smart and pick up things easily.
12. I am able to teach and communicate with students on a level that even teachers are ‘wowed’ at.
13. My Education
14. I have a drive to succeed.
15. God.

Now asking myself the same question…

And looking up, I’d be extremely selfish to say my life sucks.

This technique has helped me greatly with my anxiety, over-thinking and depression. Intitally my way of thinking has gotten me through a lot – and I don’t understand people who say things like: i hate my life and rant about how much things are not working out for them. Get up and DO SOMETHING about it. I’ve been better at controlling my emotions as the years go by. Ican see how many things I used to worry about were trivial. I encourage all to do the same, whether you’re psychologically all over the place like me or have an interest in self-improvement. It could also be because I’m getting older but I’ve always known how to deal with things. Don’t sweat the small stuff.Ah, the things you wish you knew when you were in high school. *chuckle*

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