Smile! You don't own all the problems in the world.

7. Smile. You don't own all the problems in the world.


     Well, that's a relief! Sometimes our problems seem to loom so large that they do feel like the proverbial "weight of the world" is our responsibility.  It helps to try to get a different perspective. Maybe a conversation with a trusted friend is all you need, Perhaps just a few quiet moments of reflection will support you. Prayer and meditation is a time honored tradition that helps you see things in a broader light. Smiling may or may not make you feel better but I think the point of this tip is that even in the midst of chaos, we can find something to be grateful for if we just stop and realize that everyone has problems. It's not what is happening to us but how we react to those people and events. It's not always easy to pull out a granule of positive thinking when life is overwhelming but I do know just a small shift in thinking can make a big difference in the course of life events. Hope your day gives you something to smile about!