How To Move Ahead When 'Everything Sucks'

Make a choice -- this can feel impossible when all the options around you seem to suck. In this video, you'll learn how to make a habit out of seeing what's right in your situation so you can make a choice, even if all your options appear bad.

When you need to make a choice but all the possibilities to choose from seem sucky, find something right and create a positive situation.

A positive attitude is nothing more than a choice, and you can make the choice to be positive in any situation. When you make a choice to be positive enough times, you train yourself to think this way. It's just like exercising your muscles.

When you look for all that is right in a situation, you transform your state of mind and your ability to make a choice and move ahead.

Thanks for watching!

[reetaskeeter]

I was homeless and living with my mom out of her van after we had just moved to California. I hated the culture and the people all seemed rude. From age 17 to 19, I got through my senior year of high school and my first year of college with all A's and held a grocery store job, but after that year I got really depressed, I couldnt afford housing and my mom stopped helping to care for me and went off to travel around in her van, her philosophy is once you are 18 you are no longer in need of any caring for. I was not ready for this considering My life revolved around my studies and working, I hadnt been taught how to find housing or even how to drive. I was angry at myself for not being better at saving and "real life" stuff like driving and surviving on my own. I felt very alone in this new culture and betrayed by my family, I also got to know my dad because he was from Cali and he was an asshole. I became suicidal by the age of 20. I felt like a totally different person than the idealist, hard working girl I used to be. I didn't see a point to anything, everyone around me seemed to not see a point to anything too and I thought my new mindset was just status quo. I'm only 21 now but I'm trying very hard to see the world for the beautiful thing I know it is and to forgive my family and myself and remotivate. I'm moving back to my hometown in a few months although I dont have a home or any family there anymore. Im still working on turning all this into a positive and gaining from it. One thing I know is positive is that I feel much more empathetic towards people going through hard times and I feel much more mature. I also became a good singer and musician in these past years which I was never before.

[Llukose]

I was told I wouldn't live, had 3 critical situations, spent numerous days in hospital (even months), was bed ridden.
I was told I needed both my hip joints operated.

I didn't give up, my children, my work kept me at it.

I decided I wouldn't stay stuck to bed, got some treatment (which people said I shldnt opt for as it isn't traditional).
Today I walk around, hold a job, make regular income and am working towards connecting with god and my inner self daily.

[dligon]

The clarity I got out this answer is it is about how you respond to tough situations with positive attitude. I personally truly think it is easier said than done. Yet I am really am taking the positive attitude in every situation a lot more serious.

[rachaelbarnum]

I had a very unique experience last week was a huge challenge towards choosing a good attitude; consequently, I had the choice between being irate, upset with the messenger, or mad at the wrong person.
The conclusion I made was none of the above! Never would I have imagined that I was that mature to pause, reflect, and collect! I owe it to spiritual healing that had already occurred. It was so amazing that I caught my entirely wonderful morning being interrupted. I actually prayed =)

[TheSugamommy]

Thank You Marie!!  I just Love You!!  I get so depressed at times and often look at the glass as half empty.  As a matter of fact I did that yesterday!!  However, today I woke up and made the intention to be positive and to have a wonderful day!  Guess what? It is turning out to be just what I intended

[vikilee]

You are such a great role model Marie, you always help to remind me of the good and happiness out of every situation.

[MsJallegra]

This was a great topic. There's a, lot to be frustrated by in our culture today where no matter how much you have it never feels like quite enough

[SatishTorani]

I love how simple you make things in such a stylish way :)

[omgitsyary]

That Maya Angelou quote is my fave! I'm so glad you used it.

[teachermomo]

Great advice. I changed my mindset and now I'm achieving my dreams.

[GregoryGuerrier]

Not only did I like this, I had to favorite it too for those times you really need a powerful motivational message. Thank You

[timajthepoet]

Much needed reminder, Marie! Thanks for this. You're videos are always so helpful and insightful.

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Thank you Marie
Whenever i watch ur video's especially when i have a bad day it just puts me in a totally positive mindset. 😊
I really appreciate you putting in a positive mindset
And btw i live your dressing sense 😍

[kaylah]

u always provide the spiritual food we need, couldn't imagine a week without u :)

[EuroNiniLa]

Okay the big butt part was hilarious! haha

[najilathananabila]

stay on your game and keep going for your dreams

[RuthMarquis]

I had two options. I had to choose between where I want to be in the future and my past. So far life has proven that taking a chance works and is the doorway to your dreams.

[Jazzybot]

this is the best episode yet! keep it real Marie xo

[estebanmuirragui]

I absolutely love what you do Marie. It is so well thought out, executed and inspiring in its essence. Whenever I hear you I realize you are right, it's just difficult to take action sometimes, even knowing it to be right. Anyway, will keep on watching your videos, and thank you so much for your great work!

[ShadowMiss]

Thanks, Marie! This is great advice and I know I can use it and a few others in my life can use it too, so I'm going to share this with them! Have a great day and I look forward to your next Q&A Tuesday!