How Do You Stay Positive During These Difficult Times? My DDF Colleagues Answer


The recent events have revealed a lot in us. I read someone compare it to a stormy sea where we are all sailing but aboard different boats. It is during in these times that we witness how people paddle their way into safety in different directions. There are some who are risking their lives in the frontlines and some left cutting corners with all kinds of  innovative and creative ideas. 

In this post, I  shine the light to my colleagues - my strong and resilient work colleagues - as I ask them to kind of, "trade or to buy & sell" their words of wisdom not just for me but for everyone else  to take inspiration from. I asked them:
How do you stay positive during these difficult times? Paano ka nananatiling positibo ngayong panahon ng pagsubok?
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Rachel G., Sales Assistant.
"I stay positive during this difficult time 'coz I know this all shall pass. I just put my full trust to God Almighty because I know what's happening now in our lives is His way of preparing a wonderful path for all of us. And most of all, I stay positive and hopeful because of my family, especially my daughters - I know that I am not alone because of them, and of my friends who became my family here in Dubai. We can make it through. Faith and prayers will be our weapon to stay positive in these trying times"

April C., Sales Assistant.
"Ito na yung siguro ang time para mag reflect.. mag discover about new things sa self mo at sa paligid mo.. malay mo may discover ka na new hobbies, new talent, new skills na 'di mo nabigyan ng pansin dati.. Kasi busy ka.. at same thing lang ginagawa mo everyday.. Positive thoughts lang. Divert your attention sa ibang bagay.. Dasal, manalig at maging matapang; tanggapin ang pag babago na nangyayari ngayon.. everyday is a new day.. keep smiling lang 😊"

 Maria Celeste R., Sales Assistant.
"I started to focus more on my health, I eat healthier, exercising regularly everyday and most importantly, I track my expenses and spend only on what I really need."

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Shinneth C., Assistant Supervisor.
"Have faith in GOD above all 'coz he provides. Kung anu man ang nangyayari sa buhay natin ngayon lagi natin tingnan kung anu ang positive na dahilan. We have to look on positive aspects. Like being furloughed, natutong magtipid ng mga staff. Narealize ng mga staff na hindi kailangan ng mga mamahaling gamit, na mas mahalaga ang may ipangtustos sa pang araw araw. Kaya marami ang nagbebenta ng mga gamit na hindi naman kailangan para maitawid ang buhay habang furlough. God has plans for all of us, all we need is to trust him and do his will. Attitude is also important on how we react on things. Like when we are on furlough, others cried and worry too much, inisip na agad nila 'yung mga panget na mangyayari. This will pull you down more. For me, I accept and think on how we will survive. I checked my resources and plan ahead. Syempre importante magpray and ask for His help."
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 Jam M., Finance
Listed down:
* Spending almost two hours with the Lord.
* I limit myself on browsing social media specially twitter and facebook.
* I muted all the group chat that I have because I don’t want to hear others' problem. It's not that I don't want to share or listen but because I know myself that I will over-think of whatever the situation is.
* Thankful for Netflix🙂.
* I only keep my communication with my family constant.
* I listen to podcasts.
* I'm trying to work as a freelancer, enrolling on online classes.
* I browse my old pictures, reminiscing the happy moments.
* 30 minutes work out.

Rhoda C., Assistant Supervisor.
"By reminding myself that everything will come to pass and that everything happens according to His plan. Everything has its own time. You have to be able to experience difficulties to know the true meaning of happiness and success."

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 Ellen S., Cash Office
Listed down:
-I always look for the positive side that everything happens for a reason, I trust and surrender everything to God.
-surrounding myself with positive people to avoid negativity.


More on how to stay positive:
Tricks for a Positive Mindset from Womansday

11 Ways to Stay Positive from Positivityblog

Stress Busters Series

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