The pursuit of all things positive is strewn with obstacles.
- Really bad customer service
- Stressed-out family and friends
- A history of bad experiences
Even the most committed Pollyanna-types buckle under the onslaught.
Breathe. Just breathe.
Close your eyes and listen.
Peaceful Pleasure
When negativity screeches its ugly sound, picture a dart toss.
- Pop the plaintive pause
- Blast the bombastic barrage
- Negate naysaying nonsense
Pursue the positive hidden in the recesses of your mind.
- Focus on grateful
- Remember the smiles
- The inner child
The peaceful pleasure.
Capture the Possibilities
- See the potential
- Embrace change
- Transform your response
Capture the possibilities of life.
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Live…Laugh…Love
Hmmm. Now, that I see what your point was, my solution is more direct. Terminate relationships with the offending entity and only frequent those that believe treating me well is the way to go- and I will treat them doubly so.
Yes, I avoided certain “family” members, as well – and constructed one more conducive to sane individuals.
Thanks for your thoughts, Roy. Sometimes termination is not an option 😉 but I see your point.
Yeah, Roy… sometimes it can’t be done… like poor customer service from both Cox and AT&T – the only 2 internet providers where I am (which is a whole other issue).
And yes, I’ve dumped providers for poor cs.
I also make a point to compliment good cs people and ask for their supervisors so they get a gold star. It’s always fun because they are truly appreciative. Apparently they get very little positive feedback even when they’re good.
Gratitude works wonders for me as well, Cathy.
I do the same, Anne. It’s kind of sad to know compliments are so rare. And we have much to be grateful for, don’t we? Like our friendship. 😉
Thanks, Anne.
You always manage to say the right thing just when someone like me needs it. Thanks, Cathy. A super thought to carry through my day. 🙂
It’s all about timing, right? That or kismet. 😉 Thanks, Lori.