Stress...

I think I realized why you shouldn't be a pessimist today...and it was really a "duh" moment for me. I never realized the effect that you have on people when you aren't looking to the bright side. I guess I really gained my testimony of optimism. For the last couple of days, I've been looking forward to the AP tests, that's crazy right? I mean..why look forward to a 3 and half hour test..that basically measures how much I learned in any given year. As I was being optimistic, my knowledge and my abilities seemed to expand, because I wasn't downing myself. I know I can take this test and pass it. I adopted, Mrs. McComb's motto..don't complain because it brings others down and I keep telling myself that I need to do my very best..and not worry about the things I can't do anymore. It's so strange..because I feel better about how I'm going to do on the test. Well, anyway..back to the story, today I stayed after school with some kids to prepare for the test, I'm confident, but not arrogant, I know I need to study too...but anyway..one of my friends, well..I'm kind of upset with him now..and I know he's mad at me..he had a really bad attitude. I felt kind of bad for doing well..and it really brought me down and frustrated me. Like, we started going over flashcards and I was answering and like..all this stuff you know..and he got all annoyed that I was doing well...and it made me feel bad for doing well..and it made me kind of mad, because I was willing to help him and I know that he will do good on this test..and it totally ruined the experience for me. I really learned this week, that optimism is not just for your own benefit, even though it helps so much, it's for the benefit of people around you...because if you are always looking to the bright side you are less likely to find the flaws in the way your life is going. =]] I know Heavenly Father wants us to be optimists and to count our blessings, because it's part of being grateful and it's easier to show your love for others if you have an optimistic outlook on life. If we are always complaining, then we usually forget to count the blessings we have and then we think that we have to live this life by ourselves..when in fact we don't. We live everyday with a constant and loving Heavenly Father, who looks for ways to bless our lives. If you are grateful, more blessings come to you. Be Optimistic. =]]]]]

Anyways..I'm just getting my thoughts out before I have to focus on some studying that I'm going to be doing just for preparations sake. I like to be prepared. =]]]
Wish me luck on my test!!!
-Becky