"Be happy!" "Smile!" "Don't be so negative!" "Stay positive!"
It is very easy to say this things, but to actually accomplish them? Oh my. That's where the real trouble begins. I know some people tell you to just find the root of the problem and try to avoid it or say "just try and have nice, positive thoughts".
Great. Thanks a lot.
As if I hadn't tried that myself.
The real question is... are there really actual tips on how to stay positive? Can we strengthen those positive thoughts?
YES. And there are some of them:
1. Sleep (now I don't mean hide under the covers and never come out again, that'll only make it worse. But staying up all night won't help either. Eight hours of sleep will do just fine)
2. Exercise (come on you lazy cow. Get up from the couch)
3. Hobbies. Don't have any? Find one and pour your heart and soul into it. It helps taking your mind off any problems you may have.
4. Talk. Oh, the benefits of a good conversation...have a problem? Talk to your fiend, boyfrind, mom, aunt, whoever! Just talk about it. Don't have anyone to talk to? Talk to me! (I'm serious about this. I'm not a psychologist but at least I'll listen. You can contact me at karibukiara@gmail.com :) I'll certainly reply.
5. STOP for a minute and make a list of at least 3 good things that are going on in your life at the moment. I'm sure you can find some!
6. Smile. It's proven that even a forced smile can lift your mood.
7. Lear to MEDITATE. Trust me, it's worth it. It helps you foccus on your breathing when you're feeling anxious.
8. Sing. But not sad songs. Put on Pharrell's "Happy" if you have to.
9. Help someone. it helps turning the negative attention you hace towards yourself into caring attention towards someone who might need your help.
10. Live in the MOMENT. Live and concetrate on what you're currently doing. Don't let your imagination run free everytime it gets a chance. It is proven that foccusing on our activities makes us more aware of what we're doing and therefore, more happy! If you're cleaning the dishes, clean the dishes. Don't imagine yourself lying on the beach in The Bahamas because that's just not happening.
11. One last thing. Say YES! Say yes to whatever oportunity you have even if you think you're going to be out of your comfort zone. In fact, precisely because you're going to be out of your comfort zone, SAY YES.
Paula Ducay.
12.06.2014
I wake up in the morning all nervous, fidgeting and feeling uneasy. After all, this is my last day of exams and I better do well. I take Economics, Art History and Maths and they all seem to go better than expected (we'll see about the results in a few days)
After that, my world is partying. There's people all over the university campus jumping up and down, turning the music on, hugging and kissing each other...just letting go of all the stress that has haunted us this last weeks, while we did nothing but studying.
I just feel free. Free and ready to embrace the summer. Me and my friends grab a few drinks and head down the campus to find the others. Familiar faces surround us, people we haven't seen in decades...well, not decades since we're only 18... But a lot of years have passed since we were in primary school and everything seemed so light and jolly. We hug and congratulate everyone. In a few days it'll be time to choose a degree at university, but the hard part is done.
Again, I just feel free.
I lie down in the grass, facing the bright blue sky.
Summer's here.
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It is on rare and special occasions that I come to my parents bedroom. This is one of them. Tomorrow I will take the National Exams in order to access university next year. Big deal. After wandering around the house (which is quiet and at peace...mom's taking a nap) for twenty minutes bending over my stomach like the Hunchback of Notre Dame (my period just came. Great timing) I settled in the light oasis that is my parents room with no more than a book (always a great friend) a small notebook and my mobile phone to stay in touch with my friend Edurne, who's been having panic attacks the whole day. And while sitting there I though, "why not write the first blog post?"
So here I am, when I ought to be studying, thinking about how I should introduce myself to the wide world of internet.
Well, here it goes:
My name is Paula and if you haven't guessed it by now, english is not my native language (although I like to think that I'm not bad at it). I live in Madrid, Spain, where I was born 18 years ago. I love writting and family and friends keep telling my that if I work hard I could become a writter. A real writter. But, of course, that may only work in Spanish, so I don't know if it'll do the trick in English.
Nevertheless, I'm going to try.
This has been a pretty stressful year, full of exams, homework, proyects... I still don't know how I got trough it, but it is finally done.
Actually, no.
I still have to take nationals.
Crap.
Anyway, this (new) blog is here to make my creativity explode. And...to make most of the summer by putting all my adventures into words.
Love,
Paula.
