Before I began depression treatment the words I used out loud in my mind were peppered with negativity. At that time I did not realize the power that words could have on a person’s mood, attitude, and outlook on life. Depression treatment has taught me to be mindful of the words I use. Creating this list of positive words for each letter of the alphabet has been a terrific way for me to build up a positive word bank. My life is very different now. I see a future laid out before me that will be filled with much joy. I know there will be sorrows, however, I think the joy will outweigh those.

Feel free to use anything you see on this list on your blog – or even create your own list of positive words.

Workable – This word makes me feel positively happy, because I have learned even the most difficult of circumstances are workable. Meaning, if I can remember my tools, and ask for help when I need it, then I can find a way to work through almost everything. In the past, instead of seeing things as workable I would quickly become overwhelmed, full of anxiety, and paralyzed. It is a much better feeling to find my way through a difficult circumstance then to become so overwhelmed that I can’t function.