It's come to my attention, recently, how undermined podcasts are. A Podcast is a digital audio file that is uploaded to the internet by speakers, companies, etc. People listen to these files for advice, entertainment, motivation, and even for education. It's not as boring as it sounds, I promise.

The other day, insomnia got the best of me and no matter how hard I closed my eyes, I couldn't seem to drift off into the sleep I had dreamed about all day. So, I decided to follow in my mother's steps and listen to a podcast to distract myself into oblivion.

After scrolling for what seemed like forever, I stumbled upon "Positive Thinking" by Leo Gura. Contrary to what I had hoped it would do, which was to help me fall asleep, I stayed up listening to all 21 minutes and 10 seconds of it. I ended up gaining advice that I didn't know I wanted, much less needed.

Two main things I learned from this podcast, that will lead me to a more positive mindset, I've written below (and hopefully they will lead you as well):

1. Every problem has an opportunity. You can't decide whether something is good luck or bad luck, because unless all the cards are played, you have no idea what's going to happen. You don't know whether you will learn and grow from the problem and something positive will come out of it or if it's a waste of your time.

For example: 9/11, there was a handful of people who never made it to work in the towers due to what they thought was "bad luck." They ended up living another day.

2. Roll with the problem, don't stop it or block it. Use it, turn it to something positive. "What can I get from this? What can I learn from this?"

But, of course, this takes awareness and consciousness to change your thoughts. You will feel fear and anxiety, etc. But, remember, there is still something positive you can draw from the problem.

To conclude, I'd like to remind you to stay cheerful, you won't gain anything by being scared, angry, sad, or hurt. I mean, of course, like previously mentioned, you will feel those emotions! It takes courage, though, to try and still be cheerful through everything.