Joy Wasted with KB Dickey

You know, I’ve gotten to a place where I just don’t care what anyone says about how I should be. There’s already plenty of negativity out there, and I don’t have time for it. The way I see it, my job is to be unapologetically, relentlessly positive. I’ve got one life to live, and I’ll be the one setting the tone.

Choosing Positivity, No Matter What

If people want to focus on limits and obstacles, that’s on them. I’m done with that approach. I’m not waiting for someone else’s permission to build my environment full of growth, joy, and ambition. Choosing positivity isn’t about ignoring reality; it’s about tackling reality with a mindset that works for me, not against me. It’s about refusing to let anyone else’s doubts or discouragements shape the person I’m becoming.

My Blueprint for a Positive Space

I create my space with intentional positivity, purpose, and no room for energy-drainers. Here’s how I’m doing it:

1. Guarding My Space Fiercely
   I don’t waste time on people or situations that drain me. Boundaries are non-negotiable because I know my worth and the environment I need to thrive. If someone’s not adding to my growth or joy, they’re just noise.
2. Speaking Life Over Myself and Others
   Words are powerful, and I use them wisely. I speak life into my dreams, my work, and the people I care about. I’m committed to being someone who lifts people up, not one who tears anyone down.
3. Staying Solution-Focused
   Challenges? Bring them on. I’m all about finding a way forward. Focusing on solutions rather than problems keeps me in a mindset of strength, not stress. I look at setbacks as growth opportunities, not reasons to give up.
4. Living in Gratitude
   Every day, I choose to look for the good. When I start my day with gratitude, my whole outlook changes, and the small stuff just doesn’t bother me as much.
5. Prioritizing Joy
   Joy is my fuel. I make time for things that make me genuinely happy and fulfilled. Whether it’s a hobby, time with loved ones, or simply a moment of peace, I know I’m doing something good for myself.
6. Uplifting Others
   I’ve learned that one of the best ways to strengthen my own positivity is to encourage others. Being a light in someone’s life doesn’t dim mine—it only makes it shine brighter.

No Apologies for Choosing Joy

There’s enough doubt in the world without adding my own to the mix. I’m showing up every day to be the best, most positive version of myself because that’s the person I want to be. I’m not waiting for the world to change; I’m choosing to be the change I need.

So here’s my message: be you, the best version of you. The world will adjust. If they’re tired of the negativity, they’ll catch on. If not, it’s their loss. I’m creating a thriving environment on my own terms.