A Day in the Sun...

Okay folks, I know that the economy sucks, most of us are having financial hardships, tragedies, and other things happening in your life that makes you miserable. We all have this problem, but you know what? I'm not as miserable as most of you are even though I have the same problems (or worse). Why? I'm not depressed because I have a positive outlook on life.

Your attitude is what is going to make or break you in this world. I know you've heard the old adage "Money doesn't buy happiness" No, it doesn't. It does buy a lot of things that help you to relieve stress and have a good time, or even pay your bills, but it cannot buy happiness. So many people are equating their level of happiness to the amount of money they have. This is a huge mistake, people!

Think about the things that you love to do the most in this world. How much does it cost? Most-likely it is free or very low-cost. The people that you love the most, your spouse, your children, your grandchildren... do you NEED money to spend time with them? In case you were wondering, the answer is NO! You do not need money to spend time with your loved ones. Yes, it can be more fun to take them to a movie, or the amusement park, but there is a lot of fun to be had at your local park. Pack a lunch, grab a ball, or frisbee and take the spouse and kids to the park for the day.

Spending the day in the sun with the people you love will do more for your mood than you realize. The sun has healing properties. People who have been denied sunlight for too long can actually start having some serious mental illnesses.

Taking time to do things that are fun, but within your budget will do so much for your attitude. The more your attitude improves, the better life will become. You might even find that having a smile on your face every day will provide you with some unexpected rewards.