Here are some actions you can take this season to Be Positive.
- Reflect on Truth:
- Set aside a few minutes each morning to journal three things that you consider true and uplifting about the Christmas season.
- Create a list of affirmations based on these truths and recite them daily to reinforce a positive mindset.
- Practice Righteousness:
- Plan a day dedicated to acts of kindness, such as volunteering at a local charity or helping a neighbor with festive decorations.
- Challenge yourself to consciously choose actions aligned with moral principles, ensuring your deeds reflect the spirit of the season.
- Seek the Lovely:
- Schedule a nature walk or visit a holiday market to immerse yourself in the beauty of the season.
- Capture photos of the most aesthetically pleasing aspects of your surroundings and create a collage to serve as a visual reminder of the loveliness around you.
- Admire the Admirable:
- Write personalized notes of appreciation to friends and family, highlighting specific admirable qualities you cherish in them.
- Organize a "Gratitude Circle" during gatherings, where everyone shares something admirable about the person to their right.
- Choose Positivity:
- Create a list of positive affirmations and responses to common stressors during the holidays. Practice these responses to reinforce a positive reaction in challenging situations.
- Designate a "positivity hour" each day where you consciously choose to focus on the good, setting aside worries and negativity.
- Cultivate a Grateful Heart:
- Start a gratitude journal specifically for the Christmas season, jotting down at least three things you're grateful for each day.
- Share your gratitude with others by expressing thanks for specific actions, gifts, or moments that bring joy during the holidays.
- Spread Joy:
- Develop a "Joy Jar" filled with notes containing simple acts of kindness. Pick one daily and make it a mission to fulfill that joyful action for someone else.
- Organize a virtual "Joy Workshop" where friends and family share creative ideas for spreading joy during the holidays.
- Encourage Others:
- Design and share digital or printed cards featuring the Philippians 4:8 message, encouraging others to join in choosing positivity.
- Host a small gathering to discuss the impact of positive choices and share personal stories of how embracing positivity has enriched the holiday experience.