Make the Most of your Time – Give Love & Support

This is a guest post from Wendy Irene of Give Love Create Happiness

Part of human nature from time to time is to be critical, or competitive in a way that isn’t beneficial to your soul. Getting sucked into the world of comparing can be really hard to escape. For anyone who has ever felt this way I want you to know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

That light is support.

Often when we judge we feel exhausted inside or empty. The negative feelings judging someone gives us run much deeper and are more poisonous than any temporary high being judgemental of another gives. It is my belief that you do yourself much more harm than good when you succumb to the negativity. Do you really deep down want to be harming yourself?

Think about that for a moment. If you want to be happy in your life, and truly be at peace with yourself and your surroundings, is the negativity you allow in and out actually keeping you from being happy? The best way to combat any situation that is not going the way you want is with love.

You can end the cycle that so many of us get trapped in, which not only hurts others, but damages our soul. Have you ever found yourself caught up in a conversation about whose kid is better at school, or which child is a better athlete? Who is more successful at their job? Who has a bigger house or a nicer car? The best way I know how to overcome these types of obstacles is to draw your attention away to something more positive, more productive, and something that is going to be good for you and your happiness.

When you feel yourself being critical or judgemental, or involved in unhealthy competition or comparing, switch over to the bright side by giving support. When you catch yourself doing this make yourself aware of the feeling it actually gives and stop the negativity by immediately pouring your energy into something loving and positive.

An example of this would be actively giving someone your support. Tell another how much you believe in them, or how much you appreciate them. If you’re all alone then write a letter and let another know. It could be a person you love, or someone you don’t even know but you believe in what they are doing or their work.

Putting love out is the best way to receive love in return. We are humans and we are not perfect, but the good news is we can improve! When the negativity creeps in, push it out by loving and supporting another person.

Another great time to put this idea to good use is when you are at the receiving end of criticism and judgment. Instead of focusing on this negativity that is bringing me down right now I’m going to turn my energy into positive energy and give love. It is a fast way to find peace and create happiness not only for you but for others as well!

Here’s to giving love and creating happiness in life!

Have a wonderful day, Zen Family Habits readers!

Have you ever felt criticized but didn’t know how to keep it from bringing you down?

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