I've decided to become more positive from now on!

[Amanda_George]

It won't be easy 'cos I've had 38 years of being negative, but as of Monday I'm going to do my best to be more positive and grateful for what I've got and who I am.

I'm going to accept compliments with a smile and saying "thank you" instead of rejecting every compliment and not believing the person who gives me the compliment.

If someone is negative about me I'll just say "I'm sorry you feel that way, I'm doing my best to change but it'll take me a while to re-learn what has been drummed into me for the last 38 years" then smile and walk away.

I refuse to have a low opinion about myself any more.

Hopefully my self confidence will start becoming more positive as each week passes.

Wish me luck!

[Pip]

Good on ya for wanting to do this  .... and you WILL become more positive - I believe in you 

[Amanda_George]

Thank you Pip... it's far from a cure for my depression, but hopefully the postivity will help me to cope with it better   

[little_debs]

That's great! I've also been trying to do this lately, not always easy. I've roped my partner in as often jokes what a miserable person he is, we tell each other 3 things everyday we are grateful for that day, anything from a blue sky and sunshine, to the people we have in our lives.
Well done trying to make a change, I hope it helps 

[Amanda_George]

Thank you Debbie!  It's going OK atm I think but I've only been doing it for a few days! lol

[Sweetpea]

Good for you, hope its helping 

[Amanda_George]

Thank you Sweetpea!  So far so good... there have been some uncertain times but I'm slowly getting there I think!