10 Steps to help you live the best, positive and sanctified life possible
The problem with the world today is that it is focusing on all the misery and darkness that it is currently going on throughout the world because that is all that the news stations everywhere are always concentrated on. Plus, unemployment, wildfires, drought conditions, rising home prices, natural disasters, homelessness and fighting politicians from governments around the world may also contribute to a downtrodden way of thinking of the people. So, how can a world that seems to be thinking in a pessimistic, and doubtful way be able to pick itself up and improve its future and the future of its people? We will explain what the necessary steps are for people to get back on the right track and to begin to change their way of thinking about the world and about their own personal circumstances.
Here are the steps to get yourself out of the dreary slump that you, your family, your friends and your job currently are experiencing:
1. Turn off unhealthy, negative news and stay positive and learn how to improve your life.
There is always plenty of unhealthy and gloomy news reports in every news station that you turn on nowadays. Why do you want to continue tormenting yourself by continuing to fill and recycle in your head all of the bad and unhealthy news that will only cause you and your family stress and continued anxiety? Sure, it's true that people need to keep themselves updated on important news that concerns their health and well-being and on what's happening in the world but carefully choose news stations that offer up a variety of good and positive news too. There are many online news stations that will not only inform you on what is currently going on locally and around the world but they will also help you to stay positive and give you suggestions on how you can improve your life. Don't be afraid to turn off the television and cable news stations because constantly hearing bad news can change your view on life in the negative way. Whenever you hear something that might be negative, immediately try to remove those thoughts in your mind and think of positive things that can help to lift your spirits. You might try to think of a beautiful meadow with beautiful trees and grass, being at the beach looking at an amazing sunset, or imagine that your taking a trip to a wonderful secluded island in the Bahamas. These types of positive thoughts can help you re-train your mind to focus on positivity in your life instead of on negativity.
2. Try to drink water and exercise early in the morning before you start your day.
After you wake up, immediately drink a nice glass of water. It will help to clear your mind and it can help to get rid of toxins that have accumulated in your body. It is also very important to maintain good health and fitness, not only for your body but also for your brain. Exercising early in the morning can help pump important oxygen and nutrients to the brain. It can also help to get rid of toxins that might be concentrated certain areas of your body. These toxins and free radicals can contribute to bad physical and mental health. Try to exercise for at least 20-30 minutes, three times a week. Consult your physician before starting any type of exercise protocol.
3. Focus on abundance rather than on scarcity.
You might lack patience, have very little money, live in a small apartment and work in a lousy job but don't concentrate on how little you have. My old adage goes like this: "If you lack something in your life, pretend that you already have it in your life." In other words, if you lack money, pretend in your mind that you already have all the money you need. Be careful though that you don't try to spend beyond your means, get into more debt and spend all of your money. Save your money for important purchases like for a home, for a business, etc. Focus on having an abundance rather than on the scarcity that you might be experiencing at the moment. When you think of having an abundance in your life, you will attract positivity, you will begin to try harder to achieve the life you have always wanted and you will attract abundance and good fortune. Here's another example, say that you have anger issues and lack patience. Pretend that you are the most patient, happiest and holiest person on the planet. Go around with a happy, contented face rather than with a grumpy, severe exterior. Make the necessary moral changes in your life that will really make you a holy and happy person. Smile at people, wish them a good day, say thank you when people do nice things for you--well, you get the idea. Pretty soon, you will begin to learn patience every day and your personality will change for the better. Your relationships with the people in your life and at your job will improve and you will gain holiness and good behavioral habits. So, if you feel that you lack something in your life, pretend that you already have everything that you need in that particular subject. Pretty soon, you will begin to see that your life and finances will change, you will begin to make necessary behavioral, moral, physical, mental and financial changes and gain the qualities and opportunities it takes to get that great life you envision.
4. Pray the Rosary early in the morning before you begin your day.
Wake up a little earlier than you usually do so that you have time to say the Rosary before you begin your day. It is a good idea to pray to the Blessed Mother and to Jesus so that they will help you with whatever petitions you might ask them for. They will also help protect you and your family throughout the day. Also, whenever you pray the Rosary, always ask the Blessed Mother and Jesus for peace in the world, for peace in your home for peace in your life, for holiness and for spiritual guidance. They will surely grant you whatever you need when you are devoted to the Rosary. Many blessings and protection will come to you, to your home, to your job, to the world and to your family when you regularly and faithfully recite the Rosary.
5. Be sure to go to Confession regularly, attend obligatory, weekend Mass, and receive the Holy Eucharist every week.
It is necessary that you be sure to go to Confession regularly because it is important to remain in the state of grace. In order to gain graces, holiness, blessings from heaven and purification of one's soul, one's soul must be cleansed of evil and from attachment to sin. Mortal sins (which are sins against the 10 Commandments) separate us from God and if one continues in mortal sin, fails to confess one's sins and fails to stop sinning against God, one can go to Hell if they should happen to die in the state of serious mortal sin. So, be sure that if you should commit mortal sins, go as soon as possible to Confession. It is also important that every Catholic attend weekly, obligatory Mass every week and receive the Holy Eucharist too. It is vitally important for spiritual health that you give thanks and praise God and Our Lord Jesus Christ for the health, blessings, peace, holiness and salvation by keeping our souls clean, attending Mass and by receiving the Holy Eucharist which is vitally important for the spiritual nourishment of our souls.
6. Limit your association with toxic, immoral, angry, grumpy people and environments like the plague.
Believe it or not, the immorality, negative attitudes and behaviors of people you know and the toxic environments that you choose to associate with can inevitably rub off on you eventually if you continue to be around these type of undesirable people and environments. In order to remain in an upbeat, positive and holy life, one must learn how to disassociate themselves from toxic and immoral people and environments which can inevitably contribute to the ruination of one's holiness. If you live or work in these types of people and environments, it is important that you try to limit your exposure to them as much as possible. There are plenty of free online podcasts, tutorials and classes that you can take in order to learn a new type of career. All it takes is determination, persistence and time to gather enough education in order to get a new type of job, if you are unhappy with your current job. It may also mean that you need to find a new, online job, start a business or try to keep the peace in your family household or buy and live in your own house in the country. It is important for your own salvation that you keep a positive attitude and stay close to the Almighty Father, to the Lord Jesus and to the Blessed Mother all of your life and remain holy without distractions that will cause you to sin. So, make the holy, positive changes in your life as soon as possible so that you can live the best, peaceful and holy life that Our Lord wants all Catholics to live.
7. Continue to pray to St. Michael and to your Guardian Angel daily.
It is vitally important that every Catholic pray to St. Michael and to their holy guardian angel daily before they begin the day. This helps to keep your day holy and, hopefully, without any unforeseen dangers. St. Michael is a very strong archangel and when you ask for his protection, he will protect you throughout the day. If temptations happen to you, be sure to pray the St. Michael Prayer in order to stave off the temptation that may try to persist. Also, it is also important that you pray to your holy guardian angel in the early morning so that he can protect you when you are going through your day. Here is the Guardian Angel Prayer that you should recite daily. Your guardian angel loves you, protects you (when you ask him to) and he prays for your salvation daily. So, do not your guardian, by no means. He will help you acquire the holiness and sanctity that you need to strive to become a saint, if you continue to pray to him.
8. Keep Heavenly Angel statues, figurines and angel reminders in your home, at your job and in your car.
When times are difficult, sometimes people forget that there are millions of holy, heavenly angels present on the earth that are here to help people on earth. We must not forget that they exist and we must call upon them to help us whenever we are facing some problem or obstacle in our life. Therefore, it is a good idea to keep angel statues, figurines and angel reminders in our homes, at our jobs, and in our cars so that we will never forget that angels are truly present in our lives. The heavenly angels can also combat and help to get rid of evil in the environment which surrounds you. Try to think of the angels throughout your day. Angels also help to bring peace and joy to the environment, to your life, to your home, in your car and at your job.
9. Work toward your goals and upright moral standards.
It is always important that one work toward achieving important goals and upright moral standards in one's life. Without upright moral standards and important life goals, one cannot possibly live a holy, positive, good and saintly life. All Catholics must strive for moral excellence in their lives and that means that one must conduct themselves as a true Catholic Christian and not as unruly, immoral characters in the world we live in. For example, if one decides to live with their girlfriend/boyfriend in the state of sin, that is not teaching a good example to the your families, children/nieces/nephews, friends/family and to the people who live around you, disobedience to God's Laws, and sexual promiscuity. It is not living an upright moral lifestyle and it is a scandal, not only to your loved ones but also to the people you know and to your neighbor. By living in this type of cohabitation, it is demonstrating that you not only disrespect the sanctity of your own body but also the sanctity of your girlfriend's/boyfriend's body, that you have no respect for your own families, for each other's reputation or for each other's family. When people are truly in love with each other, they have respect for each other in every way (and have respect for each other's bodies) and wait until they are married before they live together. It is imperative that in order to stay in the state of grace, holiness, and common decency that one learn how to conduct themselves as a true Christian who loves the Almighty Father and Jesus by living in your own separate residences until you find out if you are compatible or not with each other. Jesus demands that people discipline their lives, turn their lives toward Him, and live for Him.
"Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit within you, which you have from God?
You are not your own; you were bought with a price. So, glorify God in your body." 1 Corinthians 6:19
It is also important to work and achieve life goals that you set for yourselves. In this way, you will achieve and live the life you want now and in the future.
10. Pray to the Blessed Mother everyday and ask for Her intercession, protection and guidance.
The Blessed Mother is very important not only in our lives, in our homes, in our families, at our jobs but also in the world. Therefore, we must all ask for her intercession, protection and guidance in our lives. She is our Mother and She cares for us. She prays for our sanctification and salvation to the Almighty Father and to Jesus, Her Son. She is very powerful, not only in Heaven but also on earth. She will help you to become a saint if you ask Her to but you must be sure to cooperate with and strive for holiness yourself. You should not follow the immoral ways of this world but set yourself apart as a true Christian who wants to live by the Commandments of God and the teachings of the Catholic Church. Our Blessed Mother cannot possibly help people or give them graces if they refuse to live by the commands of God or by the teachings of Our Lord Jesus and the Catholic Church. So, pray and ask for Our Blessed Mother's help, protection and guidance throughout your life and She will never lead you astray.
By working on these ten easy steps, you can be sure that they will help to improve and keep your life positive, safe and holy. Therefore, try to work on these steps daily so that you can strive to be the best Christian and Catholic that you can be in your life. Be sure to mention this article to your family, friends, coworkers and anyone else that you know who may be leading an unhappy, immoral or negative life.
Here are the steps to get yourself out of the dreary slump that you, your family, your friends and your job currently are experiencing:
1. Turn off unhealthy, negative news and stay positive and learn how to improve your life.
There is always plenty of unhealthy and gloomy news reports in every news station that you turn on nowadays. Why do you want to continue tormenting yourself by continuing to fill and recycle in your head all of the bad and unhealthy news that will only cause you and your family stress and continued anxiety? Sure, it's true that people need to keep themselves updated on important news that concerns their health and well-being and on what's happening in the world but carefully choose news stations that offer up a variety of good and positive news too. There are many online news stations that will not only inform you on what is currently going on locally and around the world but they will also help you to stay positive and give you suggestions on how you can improve your life. Don't be afraid to turn off the television and cable news stations because constantly hearing bad news can change your view on life in the negative way. Whenever you hear something that might be negative, immediately try to remove those thoughts in your mind and think of positive things that can help to lift your spirits. You might try to think of a beautiful meadow with beautiful trees and grass, being at the beach looking at an amazing sunset, or imagine that your taking a trip to a wonderful secluded island in the Bahamas. These types of positive thoughts can help you re-train your mind to focus on positivity in your life instead of on negativity.
2. Try to drink water and exercise early in the morning before you start your day.
After you wake up, immediately drink a nice glass of water. It will help to clear your mind and it can help to get rid of toxins that have accumulated in your body. It is also very important to maintain good health and fitness, not only for your body but also for your brain. Exercising early in the morning can help pump important oxygen and nutrients to the brain. It can also help to get rid of toxins that might be concentrated certain areas of your body. These toxins and free radicals can contribute to bad physical and mental health. Try to exercise for at least 20-30 minutes, three times a week. Consult your physician before starting any type of exercise protocol.
3. Focus on abundance rather than on scarcity.
You might lack patience, have very little money, live in a small apartment and work in a lousy job but don't concentrate on how little you have. My old adage goes like this: "If you lack something in your life, pretend that you already have it in your life." In other words, if you lack money, pretend in your mind that you already have all the money you need. Be careful though that you don't try to spend beyond your means, get into more debt and spend all of your money. Save your money for important purchases like for a home, for a business, etc. Focus on having an abundance rather than on the scarcity that you might be experiencing at the moment. When you think of having an abundance in your life, you will attract positivity, you will begin to try harder to achieve the life you have always wanted and you will attract abundance and good fortune. Here's another example, say that you have anger issues and lack patience. Pretend that you are the most patient, happiest and holiest person on the planet. Go around with a happy, contented face rather than with a grumpy, severe exterior. Make the necessary moral changes in your life that will really make you a holy and happy person. Smile at people, wish them a good day, say thank you when people do nice things for you--well, you get the idea. Pretty soon, you will begin to learn patience every day and your personality will change for the better. Your relationships with the people in your life and at your job will improve and you will gain holiness and good behavioral habits. So, if you feel that you lack something in your life, pretend that you already have everything that you need in that particular subject. Pretty soon, you will begin to see that your life and finances will change, you will begin to make necessary behavioral, moral, physical, mental and financial changes and gain the qualities and opportunities it takes to get that great life you envision.
4. Pray the Rosary early in the morning before you begin your day.
Wake up a little earlier than you usually do so that you have time to say the Rosary before you begin your day. It is a good idea to pray to the Blessed Mother and to Jesus so that they will help you with whatever petitions you might ask them for. They will also help protect you and your family throughout the day. Also, whenever you pray the Rosary, always ask the Blessed Mother and Jesus for peace in the world, for peace in your home for peace in your life, for holiness and for spiritual guidance. They will surely grant you whatever you need when you are devoted to the Rosary. Many blessings and protection will come to you, to your home, to your job, to the world and to your family when you regularly and faithfully recite the Rosary.
5. Be sure to go to Confession regularly, attend obligatory, weekend Mass, and receive the Holy Eucharist every week.
It is necessary that you be sure to go to Confession regularly because it is important to remain in the state of grace. In order to gain graces, holiness, blessings from heaven and purification of one's soul, one's soul must be cleansed of evil and from attachment to sin. Mortal sins (which are sins against the 10 Commandments) separate us from God and if one continues in mortal sin, fails to confess one's sins and fails to stop sinning against God, one can go to Hell if they should happen to die in the state of serious mortal sin. So, be sure that if you should commit mortal sins, go as soon as possible to Confession. It is also important that every Catholic attend weekly, obligatory Mass every week and receive the Holy Eucharist too. It is vitally important for spiritual health that you give thanks and praise God and Our Lord Jesus Christ for the health, blessings, peace, holiness and salvation by keeping our souls clean, attending Mass and by receiving the Holy Eucharist which is vitally important for the spiritual nourishment of our souls.
6. Limit your association with toxic, immoral, angry, grumpy people and environments like the plague.
Believe it or not, the immorality, negative attitudes and behaviors of people you know and the toxic environments that you choose to associate with can inevitably rub off on you eventually if you continue to be around these type of undesirable people and environments. In order to remain in an upbeat, positive and holy life, one must learn how to disassociate themselves from toxic and immoral people and environments which can inevitably contribute to the ruination of one's holiness. If you live or work in these types of people and environments, it is important that you try to limit your exposure to them as much as possible. There are plenty of free online podcasts, tutorials and classes that you can take in order to learn a new type of career. All it takes is determination, persistence and time to gather enough education in order to get a new type of job, if you are unhappy with your current job. It may also mean that you need to find a new, online job, start a business or try to keep the peace in your family household or buy and live in your own house in the country. It is important for your own salvation that you keep a positive attitude and stay close to the Almighty Father, to the Lord Jesus and to the Blessed Mother all of your life and remain holy without distractions that will cause you to sin. So, make the holy, positive changes in your life as soon as possible so that you can live the best, peaceful and holy life that Our Lord wants all Catholics to live.
7. Continue to pray to St. Michael and to your Guardian Angel daily.
It is vitally important that every Catholic pray to St. Michael and to their holy guardian angel daily before they begin the day. This helps to keep your day holy and, hopefully, without any unforeseen dangers. St. Michael is a very strong archangel and when you ask for his protection, he will protect you throughout the day. If temptations happen to you, be sure to pray the St. Michael Prayer in order to stave off the temptation that may try to persist. Also, it is also important that you pray to your holy guardian angel in the early morning so that he can protect you when you are going through your day. Here is the Guardian Angel Prayer that you should recite daily. Your guardian angel loves you, protects you (when you ask him to) and he prays for your salvation daily. So, do not your guardian, by no means. He will help you acquire the holiness and sanctity that you need to strive to become a saint, if you continue to pray to him.
8. Keep Heavenly Angel statues, figurines and angel reminders in your home, at your job and in your car.
When times are difficult, sometimes people forget that there are millions of holy, heavenly angels present on the earth that are here to help people on earth. We must not forget that they exist and we must call upon them to help us whenever we are facing some problem or obstacle in our life. Therefore, it is a good idea to keep angel statues, figurines and angel reminders in our homes, at our jobs, and in our cars so that we will never forget that angels are truly present in our lives. The heavenly angels can also combat and help to get rid of evil in the environment which surrounds you. Try to think of the angels throughout your day. Angels also help to bring peace and joy to the environment, to your life, to your home, in your car and at your job.
9. Work toward your goals and upright moral standards.
It is always important that one work toward achieving important goals and upright moral standards in one's life. Without upright moral standards and important life goals, one cannot possibly live a holy, positive, good and saintly life. All Catholics must strive for moral excellence in their lives and that means that one must conduct themselves as a true Catholic Christian and not as unruly, immoral characters in the world we live in. For example, if one decides to live with their girlfriend/boyfriend in the state of sin, that is not teaching a good example to the your families, children/nieces/nephews, friends/family and to the people who live around you, disobedience to God's Laws, and sexual promiscuity. It is not living an upright moral lifestyle and it is a scandal, not only to your loved ones but also to the people you know and to your neighbor. By living in this type of cohabitation, it is demonstrating that you not only disrespect the sanctity of your own body but also the sanctity of your girlfriend's/boyfriend's body, that you have no respect for your own families, for each other's reputation or for each other's family. When people are truly in love with each other, they have respect for each other in every way (and have respect for each other's bodies) and wait until they are married before they live together. It is imperative that in order to stay in the state of grace, holiness, and common decency that one learn how to conduct themselves as a true Christian who loves the Almighty Father and Jesus by living in your own separate residences until you find out if you are compatible or not with each other. Jesus demands that people discipline their lives, turn their lives toward Him, and live for Him.
"Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit within you, which you have from God?
You are not your own; you were bought with a price. So, glorify God in your body." 1 Corinthians 6:19
It is also important to work and achieve life goals that you set for yourselves. In this way, you will achieve and live the life you want now and in the future.
10. Pray to the Blessed Mother everyday and ask for Her intercession, protection and guidance.
The Blessed Mother is very important not only in our lives, in our homes, in our families, at our jobs but also in the world. Therefore, we must all ask for her intercession, protection and guidance in our lives. She is our Mother and She cares for us. She prays for our sanctification and salvation to the Almighty Father and to Jesus, Her Son. She is very powerful, not only in Heaven but also on earth. She will help you to become a saint if you ask Her to but you must be sure to cooperate with and strive for holiness yourself. You should not follow the immoral ways of this world but set yourself apart as a true Christian who wants to live by the Commandments of God and the teachings of the Catholic Church. Our Blessed Mother cannot possibly help people or give them graces if they refuse to live by the commands of God or by the teachings of Our Lord Jesus and the Catholic Church. So, pray and ask for Our Blessed Mother's help, protection and guidance throughout your life and She will never lead you astray.
By working on these ten easy steps, you can be sure that they will help to improve and keep your life positive, safe and holy. Therefore, try to work on these steps daily so that you can strive to be the best Christian and Catholic that you can be in your life. Be sure to mention this article to your family, friends, coworkers and anyone else that you know who may be leading an unhappy, immoral or negative life.
