Turning Negatives Into Positives
At the suggestion of Lightuptheworld, I thought I'd start another 'Turning Negatives into Positives' thread like there is on the old forum. Below is a quote from Antria who started the thread on the previous forum which I think explains the idea of the thread quite well.
"Sometimes it can be helpful to turn our thinking around and begin to challenge the way we look at things. Turning negatives into positives is a way of doing this! Basically, think of something that happened today, this week, this month or at some other time that felt negative and see if you can find a positive in it (or that came out of it)."
I find posting in this thread really helps me to look at things in a different way or see positives that I might not have noticed if I'm in a negative headspace. I'll start the ball rolling:
Negative: My friend didn't turn up to class this morning and I was worried I would be alone because I don't really know anyone else in the class.
Positive: It gave me a chance to sit with new people and get to know them better 🙂
Over to you!
i was diagnosed with a rare medical condition however at least i know what it is now
Hi @scared01 
I'm so glad you've found the positive from getting your diagnosis. I have a chronic illness and it was such a relief to finally find out what was wrong & be able to look into the support I needed. But totally understand there's a whoooolllleee lot of mixed emotions involved too. We have a Disability & Chronic Illness space if you ever want to chat to other people who have similar experiences 🙂
Thank you @lona-ro
Yes its been a mixed barrol of emotions thats for sure
I admire the way you've been able to see the positives in receiving a diagnosis @scared01 we're always here to chat about it if you need 😊
Negative: I didn't get to complete all the work that I wanted to complete today
Positive: I got some extra time to check out this cool webstie!
Neg: found out some more about what's happening with my mum, makes me sad and angry
Pos: I'm not sure, I guess it'll probably her or something
Neg: I only got a pass on an assignment. I feel like a failure.
Pos: It's a tough unit and it's good that I passed the assignment.
Nice reframe @DruidChild and well done for passing an assignment in a tough unit! 
Neg: unresolved emotions
Pos: I'm holding up.
Neg: still in physical pain
Pos: the pain is easing up.
@DruidChild def should be proud!
@Creativegirl12 well done on those Poz's, re-framing is incredibly powerful, and very challenging during darker moments - well done 
Neg: I'm feeling extremely tired/lethargic
Pos: I don't have to leave the house this arvo/evening so can just chill/study/recuperate
@j95 that must really suck. But that doesn't make you less of a person, and that doesn't mean you aren't talented. Even talented people fall.
Neg: I think I'm coming down with a cold
Pos: I feel better after having a good nights sleep
Neg: my neck and back are still sore
Pos: I'm seeing my physio today
Neg: plagued with anger, guilt and frustration
Pos: I'm hanging on
Positive: there are good things happening too, like I think I'm doing quite well with some stuff for the business. Also found out today that I'll be seeing my siblings a fair bit over the holidays which will be nice. I've bought a few things for them to play with if they come over.
Oooh @j95 glad to hear some of the business is progressing well! And that's lovely that you'll be able to spend a fair bit of time with your siblings over the holidays!
Pos: I think I've got a better handle at this now,
Neg: feeling guilty that I'm not being productive
Pos: I need some time off to relax and take care of myself. Resting and relaxing myself is helping me emotionally and physically,
Negative: bad day. Like really, really bad day 😞
Positive: I can go to bed now!! 🙂
