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Let me share a simple story. A man goes to the village wise woman about what\u2019s troubling him<\/a>. He says, \u201cI feel like there are two dogs inside me. One dog is positive, loving, kind and enthusiastic. The other is this mean-spirited, jealous and negative dog. They fight all the time. I don\u2019t know who is going to win.\u201d The woman thinks for a moment and says, \u201cI know who is going to win. The one you feed the most. So feed the positive dog.\u201d<\/p>\n

Each of us has a positive dog and a negative dog inside. The key is to feed the right dog, so it becomes bigger and stronger. That means each day we must make a conscious choice to feed ourselves with positive energy<\/a> rather than negativity. The actions are simple. We just need to make them a habit. Here are some ways to feed your positive dog:<\/p>\n

1. Smile.<\/strong>
\nIt boosts your serotonin levels, making you feel happier.<\/p>\n

2. Practice gratitude. <\/a><\/strong>
\nIt\u2019s impossible to be stressed and thankful at the same time.<\/p>\n

3. Laugh and play.<\/strong>
\nIt\u2019s not just for kids.<\/p>\n

4. Listen to your favorite music.<\/strong><\/p>\n

5. Think of your greatest moment.<\/strong>
\nWhenever you are feeling down or blue, remember a success you had in the past.<\/p>\n

6. Start a journal.<\/strong>
\nMake note of your successes, big and small.<\/p>\n

7. Choose your friends wisely.<\/strong>
\nGet together with positive people.<\/p>\n

8. Call someone who has made a difference in your life.<\/strong>
\nAnd thank them. Gratitude can boost your spirits.<\/a><\/p>\n

9. Engage in a random act of kindness.<\/strong><\/p>\n

10. Read uplifting books.<\/strong><\/p>\n

11. Go for a prayer or meditation walk each morning.<\/strong>
\nI do this and it feeds me spiritually all day long.<\/p>\n

Pick one thing on this list and do it today. You\u2019ll be amazed at how it helps you think and feel differently. Your positive dog is hungry for some nourishment. Go on, feed it!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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