Purpose of this Blog

Being an early childhood teacher I understand the need to be positive with children. However, one of my memories from childhood involves someone who knew me well (and who shall remain unnamed) calling me "Colleen the Chronic Complainer." That stuck with me throughout my life. It was sometimes years before it resurfaced in my mind, but sometimes it felt like it never left.

Am I a chronic complainer? Well I don't think so. Sure I complain, who doesn't? Do I complain all the time? I hope not! I try not to anyway. Yes, I know I've always been a pessimist. I don't know where that came from, but being optimistic actually takes a huge effort on my part. I have to consciously think about what I'm saying, feeling, and thinking in order to "turn that frown upside down" and think positively.

That's where this blog comes in. I recently saw a clip on a morning news show about a man who has written two books about the awesome things in life. I've seen challenges on and offline about people paying it forward or being positive, etc.

The goal for this blog is to remind myself that the small things all add up and can equal a positive if only I let them. I plan to post at least one positive moment every day. That is my plan, but just know that I am a procrastinator so I may just not get around to it. I don't think that's a bad thing, just something I've had to work on my entire life!

So here's to being positive every day!