How to build Positivity in difficult times?

The news is flooded with only messages that are negative and depressive.

Death, crisis arising out economy due to COVID 19

National Emergency in Russia due to Oil Spillage

Riots in the US

Issues between countries

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It might even be worth stopped listening or seeing the news. Even one stops seeing the news channels. The WhatsApp University and Facebook Factory generate more "information" and "opinion": and most of them fake.

There has to be a way to remain positive despite all negativity. One of the best ways is to do things that one has not done so far. It could be reading, dancing, rituals, anything that one believed as "not my cup of tea," or we had enough excuse to procrastinate in the past.

"One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn't do." — Henry Ford

Such activities can bring much focus on oneself and hence move away from the negativities around. This will also bring in a lot of confidence in one's ability. Such engagement will eliminate fears.

"Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy." — Dale Carnegie