First of all, I would say I was once a person who was full of negativity. I doubted myself so many times and my ability to make things work. At times, I would sit by myself and think, "Will things ever get better?" or "Will I ever be able to get out of this mess?" Thoughts like "I don't think I am capable of achieving this" often crossed my mind. This was my mindset in the past—a mindset of self-doubt, fear, and uncertainty.
However, life has its way of teaching us lessons. I’ve been placed in tough situations, situations where I didn’t have any choice but to rise above my fears and take charge of my life. There were moments when I wanted to give up, but I realized that staying down wasn’t an option. I had to find a way to keep moving forward, no matter how difficult things get.
I can confidently say that a lot has changed in my life. The challenges I faced shaped me into someone who now believes in the power of positivity. I’ve learned that the obstacles we encounter in life sometimes help to build us. They change our mindset and give us the strength to believe in ourselves. If, despite all that has happened in the past, I am still standing here today, then I truly believe there is nothing I cannot achieve.
Positivity has become a major driving force in my life. It has taught me to see opportunities even in the midst of chaos. And that’s one of the reasons why I don’t like associating with people who are full of negativity. Negativity is actually contagious—it can go deep into your mind, influence your thoughts, and turn your positivity into doubt and fear.
There is this particular friend of mine—actually, he’s my roommate. He’s in school because someone is funding his education. Our school fees are high, and since his mother isn’t that financially stable, he sometimes has to borrow money to buy food. I admire his resilience, but one thing I struggle with is his negativity. He always says negative things and demeaning words to others. Like sayjng things like "even if you work hard you might still not make it,life is not Nollywood. To be honest, his constant negativity affects the atmosphere around him, and it’s one of the reasons I find it hard to relate to him.
I believe I wouldn’t be where I am today if I hadn’t chosen to stay positive. Life hasn’t been a smooth ride for me either. There were moments last year when I felt like giving up, moments when the challenges were just too much. But then a having a positive mindset helped me overcome them. Instead of letting the setbacks define me, I used them as a way to get to where I am today.
So, how do I plan to stay even more positive this year? My answer is simple: I will live with the mindset that everything happens for a reason and trust that, with time, things will get better. Life is unpredictable, and even though we can’t control everything, we can control how we react to the situations we face. I choose to focus on the good, no matter how small it might seem, and I believe that positivity will continue to guide me through the challenges that come my way.
Also, i plan to speak more good things into my life. Over the years , I have realised that the words we speak can be very powerful and that we think about ourselves is the most important thing. Even though, everyone around you is saying , you can never reach your goal in life. In as much as you have that believe,hope and have that positive mindset that you can't do it then you will definitely do that. You just need to work towards achieving them, speak those words into existence and watch them happen.
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