The Switch - No, I am not talking about Jennifer Aniston.

The switch from NEGATIVE to POSITIVE. It does not occur overnight. It may just sink into you if you dwell on it long enough. Or your loved ones or friends might inject that idea into your brain, and take all the negative filth out. Even though I am surrounded by heaps of negativity around me these days, you guys tell me to be positive. I might not just transform into this divine exemplar of positivity, but it's good to know that I am headed that way. If  I've gotten one thing from everyone I have known, it is.. "Aditi! You're such a negative person. Look at the bright side!" I swear to God, I was like, "Ohh? There IS a bright side? My eyesight must remarkably suck!"

Just imagine, all you've done for 20 years is to dwell on the negative, and over-analyze situations in your head that cannot ever be altered. Do I sound like a fool? Well, it's human nature. And I know I am not alone on it. But nomore! Are you also a person who is always more attracted to the negatives of life rather than focusing on what good could come out of it? So, what do you do? Here are a bunch of things, I am gonna do.

1. Exercise. I know it might not appeal to all of you. But when I was a regular at the gym, I was a happier person. I was way more energetic and had a much more positive approach to things. Moreover, even if you feel stressed, you can take out your frustration in the right place - the gym. Think of it this way, it's a win-win situation. You use your stress in a positive way, and your body looks good too! :P

2. Dance, also a part of exercise. Or better yet - do what you enjoy. And do it more often. I love dancing, and singing when no one is home. Clearly, I'd be thrown out for singing the way I do if someone hears me. Now, I am not a stress therapist here or something. I am just telling you things I do for myself, that make me happy. For some of you that might mean, baking something, or taking a walk. A person needs time alone. I love my home alone time and I enjoy every ounce of it by doing things that make me happy :)

3. Mentally resisting the negative thought will usually backfire. In this case, you are simply gonna reinforce and make it even worse. Here's the thing. Break lose of those negative thoughts. Think about what could be done. Even if you think nothing could help the situation, just think of it this way - it WILL be over. Even I think it's the end of the world sometimes. But it really isn't. Hard times are a blessing in disguise, take it as an indication that some good will be coming your way soon!

It's weird, isn't it? I was sobbing over my previous blogs and all of a sudden I am writing about being positive. Well, as I said in the last blog. Sometimes, you just need a little push from someone. To realize things that you probably wouldn't on your own. Thanks Aprajita, Kanav, and Seebie for knocking the sense into me.

And here's an idea. To accomplish goals or to achieve something - set a reward for yourself. I made a pact with Seebie last night. When we both graduate, which means (working our rear ends off the entire school term and meeting all our goals) + (gymming - losing more weight for me and for him it's building up) + having an occasion to celebrate (both our grads!) = he flies down from Vancouver for a vacation in Toronto next summer! That gives us both something to look forward to, and it's a huge reward for us because we know each other from the last six years.
You can also make these rewards short term for yourself. Go shop for a little something when you meet your academic goals for a course. Sneak a little cake treat for yourself when you lose another 5 pounds. It may sound silly! But I enjoy those guilty pleasures. I hope I didn't sound like a "complete" idiot in this blog and may you all have a wonderful day today!