Turn Your Frustration Into Fascination

Most times we see our situations negatively.

There’s one simple thing that it takes to lighten up those situations: a positive outlook. Although most times this is difficult here are some reasons and ways you should and can change that.

First off, you can change your negative outlook, by thinking of the reasons you should be thankful for the situation or person your frustration is centered on and find ways to learn from it.  Doing this causes you to look at it positively, which is so important.

Secondly, talk to someone or write out how you feel about the situation and the reason for your frustration.   This normally brings the realization that it probably wasn’t that big of a deal and you could have helped that situation in many ways if only had a different additude.

Thirdly, if you learn from these situations, then you can see that a positive additude can prevent a disagreement and will create a positive atmosphere everywhere you go.

So we conclude that if you are frustrated, be thankful, think about it and find what you could have done to help the situation, and most importantly, learn from it and have a positive additude as you keep learning.

 

 

Musings: Political Rallies

Rallies… oh the chaos.

Protestors shout obscenities and hold signs that degrade the opposing voters. (Hint: you’re not making a difference in the world. At least not for the better.) I get that it’s your right to protest. But think before you create negativity rather than positivity.

Inside, everyone bumps around and pushes each other to try to get the closest view of the political candidate everyone is talking about.

Said politician comes in and shouts phrases that are crowd favorites. Everyone chants them in unison, getting high off the crowd mentality and feeling like they are creating a better world by doing so.

At the end of the speech, the politician closes with the whole reason for the meeting: I want your votes.

Then the crowd presses in as he leaves, and throws signs at his face for him to sign. He leaves tired, and goes on to repeat the entire event.

Politics is not the way to change the world.

All About Gap Years with Lydia Hodgson: Season 1 Episode 16

Lydia Hodgson is a college opt-out who has a story different from anyone that I know. She took a gap year, backpacking her way across Europe alone.

She joins me today to talk about gap years, traveling, and self-education.

“There’s danger everywhere, so you might as well just go for it.” -Lydia

We cover:

  • How to plan ahead for a gap year.
  • Why everyone should take a gap year.
  • The mindsets you need to complete a successful gap year.
  • The skills you get from a gap year.
  • What it’s like to travel abroad.
  • How to save for a long trip.
  • The skills you gain from travel.
  • Why Lydia chose to opt out of college after her year of travel.

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