The No Negativity Challenge

[Jules]

Could you for one day manage to not say anything negative? I read about this challenge between a husband and wife.

It would be rather difficult to not comment on things and events around you at times. Whatever you’re thinking, express it in a positive manner. Interesting idea.

 

[Pappy]

Interesting indeed Jules. If I stayed home all day, I might get through the day staying positive. But the minute one drives in our Florida traffic, it would be impossible.

 

[Ruthanne]

Could you for one day manage to not say anything negative?

To be honest I could not, life is both good and bad and what goes in comes out.

 

[Oris Borloff]

I'm positive...I can't do it.

 

[hollydolly]

Interesting indeed Jules. If I stayed home all day, I might get through the day staying positive. But the minute one drives in our Florida traffic, it would be impossible.

Ditto London

 

[Ronni]

Hmm. I’m a positive person, so I think I could do it.

It’s an interesting thought. I’m going to go about my day today with that in mind, and see if I can only say positive things!

 

[Keesha]

Yes I could do it. That’s not to say that I don’t think negative thoughts. To say negative things, there would have to be at least one receptive listener and things happening in my life to judge as negative. Since most of my existence is without people I don’t have a lot to judge and I don’t harshly judge nature.
Lightbulb moment

Having said all that, I think to habitually not say anything negative day after day would be a difficult challenge for me. Unfortunately I can easily find fault where none exists since negativity is merely ‘my own’ judgment or spin on reality.

The things I find positive fill my heart with so much joy that I sometimes sicken myself with how enthused I am. I dive right into things I’m passionate about. Sometimes I try sharing that but I starting to realize I don’t have to do that. In fact, sometimes doing that dilutes the joy so I’m marinating myself in life’s simple pleasures and healing my body and soul.

 

[Aunt Bea]

I would be able to control what I say but I might not be able to control what I think!

Griping and moaning about every little thing is just another bad habit.


"Train your mind to see the good in everything. Positivity is a choice. The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts."

“If you cannot be positive, then at least be quiet.” - Joel Olsteen

 

[katlupe]

I can do it.

 

[JonDouglas]

I am reasonably sure I could do it, given that I usually don't go negative on things throughout the day. The major exception would be any political discussion as I have more negative thoughts about politicians and bureaucrats in general.

 

[Pecos]

Could you for one day manage to not say anything negative?

To be honest I could not, life is both good and bad and what goes in comes out.

I rather doubt that I could.
On some days the search for really positive things can take some effort.

 

[fuzzybuddy]

I'm a pretty positive guy. So it wouldn't be a challenge for me. Not like my miserable , crummy, worthless neighbor.

 

[Gaer]

I live my life that way. No gossip, no condemnation, no criticism. try to enhance every moment. Lift the quality of thought.

Of course, it doesn't mean much because i'm alone! hahaha!

 

[Nathan]

I would be able to control what I say but I might not be able to control what I think!

Griping and moaning about every little thing is just another bad habit.


"Train your mind to see the good in everything. Positivity is a choice. The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts."

“If you cannot be positive, then at least be quiet.” - Joel Olsteen

Yep, just a bad habit which we can eliminate if we put our minds to it.

 

[fmdog44]

I mellowed in my later years seeing that bitching has little to no impact. If I don't listen to others why should they listen to me?

 

[Murrmurr]

It would be an easy challenge for me. I learned a long time ago that saying something negative (I assume you mean stuff like, They don't make you look fat, you are fat) doesn't result in a positive outcome.

Negative thoughts are a lot harder to avoid. For me, they're impossible to avoid. But I think that's ok.

 

[Mr. Ed]

No, not at all, ya big bloak