How I Stay Positive | SHAMELESS SUNDAY

[@jaynerio]

What do I do to stay positive? Watch your videos. Haha. Really though, thanks for this Maya! :)

[@shamelessmaya]

:)

[@sosmoothking609]

Shameless Maya hey I want it to ask you would you be into being my manager maya I love what you doing with your channel please reply back to me

[@sosmoothking609]

hey

[@KimYork]

"Thinking is like the death of happiness- just do!" Awesome words to live by. Thanks Maya!

[@curlytea]

She said "What up Jesus. Its ya homegirl, Shameless" lol!! #epic :P

[@shamelessmaya]

awww....there's always something beautiful in all of our lives but i'm glad this video helped you see that!

[@Reesestoked]

Ms. Maya, you got me when you said "Thank you, Lord for everything you've done for me." No wonder things have been going in a better direction for you. It's the GOD in you. This video is definitely inspiring. Thanks for sharing!

[@shamelessmaya]

thank you! i never heard of him until you mentioned it here! i'm now watching his sermon. PREACH! thanks love!

[@molly_r5761]

Yesterday I had a really miserable day, but today the first thing I did today was something that required me to get out of bed super early but probably helped save my brother's life. Since this morning you have helped me inspire myself to be positive and even helped me understand what I might want to do with my life. Although I helped my brother this morning , watching your videos today helped my confidence and positivity become quite high and I hope that it lasts, thank you Maya so much, you are such an inspiration to me.

[@AdrienneLloren]

awe proud of you girl! Keep up the positivity :D

[@shamelessmaya]

you know i hear that on every video?! i'm glad you enjoyed this!

[@lareinapreciosa8862]

I pray to stay positive.

[@AdrienneLloren]

How's it going? Still feeling positive? I surely hope so!! It's hard not to when Maya posts such inspiring and awesome vids haha!

[@booskiboo36]

You don't understand how much you inspire me! I've been struggling all my life for happiness , confidence and encouragement and TODAY I choose to Claim it ! Today starts my new chapter. Thank you so very much

[@WatchMeEat]

I'm sooo happy you mentioned trash t.v. I didn't realize the impact it was having on me until I stepped away for a while and then decided to watch an episode or two. I FELT the poison. Needless to say, I leave it alone.

[@rachel24071]

I write in my gratitude book almost everyday about what I am thankful for and what I would like to see manifested in my life. I also talk to myself with positive words when I feel self doubt or fear trying to come in. I love your videos, energy, and your purpose for helping others! Do you boo!

[@impatriciaparker]

I've heard some great advice/quotes in my day and one of the best was, "You can have the day of your choice." I choose to be happy 99.9% of the time!! When that .1% get in the way, I create...I create beautiful, unique jewelry!!! Thanks for sharing...Peace...

[@ThruHerEyez]

Honestly Maya, I just listen to all your advice videos at work & it gets me through the day faster & better. I really appreciate it.

[@lexidacy3772]

Thank you so much Maya for making this video! Really encouraged me :) Praise the Lord!

[@graceonyourdash]

I think I'm gonna watch this every single morning, stay positive !!! Stay positive !!! Stay positive is the point!!!! Greetings from Italy :)

[@ArianeL]

You're such an inspiration Maya, I'm so glad I found you!

[@mariaborrero1501]

My beautiful lil family keeps me positive! I have many down days and snap out of it when I realize how much I have and should be grateful because many go without while I sit here and complain. Love u Maya! You're an amazing person. ..never forget that boo! ♥♥♥

[@sylviasangwa2833]

gospel does it for me boo,.. talking to God and listening to gospel always lifts my spirits up

[@arlenaf.3503]

sylvia sangwa Amen

[@shamelessmaya]

oh you know i brings it back with my old skool self!

[@Lisa.Alexandra]

You are amazing Maya, loved this video

[@dahliadelahaye3157]

I'm not even lying when I say I watch your videos to help me stay positive. I used to be kinda depressed, but then I realized that wasn't the way to live. And then I found your videos and that made it even better. I go to church every sunday and that keeps me positive too

[@comentadoraification]

This is my favorite video about positivity ever :)

[@saranna00]

I write down my goals with those tick boxes, too! Not everyday, but somedays when I'm not quite sure what I should focus on, I'll make a list. It is so gratifying to tick those boxes off during the day.

[@talieshaholmes6753]

pls do an updated how i stay positive vid!!

[@tracysjaw]

Thank you Maya! I write down in my lil book what good things happened in the day and what I couldve done to make it better. The things I am grateful for and a daily affirmation

[@KimKewl]

I subbed coz of this video, damn good advice!

[@faytales]

THANK YOU. God knows I've been trying my best in the past few months but I always falter and I realize my mistakes thanks to you! Constantly injecting positivity all around me is KEY. Thank you again!

[@Legoshow6]

I have a playlist of songs that make me instantly happy when I listen to them! :)

[@ishjusmusic]

I stay positive by keeping a gratitude journal. Just seeing the long list of things that I have to be grateful for pulls me up out of any funk I might be in.

[@TheDannaFoFanna]

You forgot surrendering your life to God. Feed your spirit.

[@Bla274]

Not everyone needs a god or has a god to 'feed' the 'spirit'.

[@palida1143]

she said she goes to the church and cited inumerous religious stuff

[@arlenaf.3503]

Adanna Egbe Amen.

[@stefn6243]

You inspire me, to be honest! I'm only 15 turning 16 in a little and I think way too much about things. Your videos help me and I thank you for that.

[@mssavannah1167]

Put your feet up, drink some tea and realize the only thing that you can control is your actions ( reactions to what happens to you ). Smile regardless of the situation and keep it there. :)

[@CassandraJ]

I play happy music and sing along, take a ride downtown and site see, go for a walk in the neighborhood, call or visit a friend, exercise and pray when I'm feeling depressed or down

[@SharonHaber66]

Thinking is the death of happiness?! Oh yes, my recipe to stay positive - no Face book yes You tube...

[@pearlwilliams1212]

I've been having quite some difficulty with staying positive because I'm in my final year and I have so many things I need to do within the next six months and often it becomes so difficult to keep up with everything that I just feel like I can't do it. Graduating is impossible. Especially when everyone is putting pressure on me. But then I see or hear inspiring videos or things like this one and it helps me keep going. Thank you :)

[@CreoleKing1986]

Hey Maya! I too was raised in the church and I'm spiritual. But can you do a video for your gay subscribers on how we can go to the Bible and church for positivity and not feel condemned by it as well. Thanks, hope you see this!

[@maegzoskye6699]

Good idea. Thumb this up peeps! :)

[@victoriat9145]

CreoleKing If the Bible is condemning you, you should not ignore this! It means God is telling you something. But do not be discouraged! May the Holy Spirit help you brought :)

[@lovelydovey364]

T E I agree with you. I don't think there is a way to get around reading only the positive parts because they are for believers, not for unbelievers like Creoleking. I wouldn't ask Maya to do that.

[@citizenoftheworldsz9]

You are right! Being around positive and happy ppl is the best way to stay positive!!

[@deloranaomie6084]

Hey Maya I am so happy that You choose Jesus .. He is the only one for your happiness ..the devil will always try to make you unhappy but putting bad thinking in your mind ! I hope you will always keep this relashionship with Him in this bad generation that put God aways .. stay bless Shameless Maya

[@kaakasha1982]

Thank you for this video. As someone who is currently in the thick of depression I needed to remember these things. I used to do many of them like the affirmations and listing to my word first thing to start my day off positive and on a spiritual note. Right now I'm full of doom and gloom. But I desperately want to get back to these thing and I'm using this video and the advice given along with help from my doctor to help me get better. Thank you for being you Maya, you're a true blessing.

[@AlvinTheFunkmunk]

There are 56 unhappy people who are still looking for happiness. LOL

[@annettemint]

Lol right!

[@shericewillis1006]

AlvinTheFunkmunk hahaha loool

[@kevanteaccashcreative.4640]

I have been binge watching your videos all day. I deleted my other social media apps to refocus myself and my direction in life. you have no idea how much you've inspired me today especially given all of life's changes. thank you so much for encouraging me to be shameless and taking the first steps in revamping! I am forever grateful to you! love & light.

[@itsmslick]

Shameless, girl, I love your videos. But I am extremely disappointed in your use of the word "retarded" in a derogatory way in a video about positivity. I recommend trying to flush negative language from your vocabulary. Try to make a conscious effort to switch out negative language (negative slurs, negative voice, negative adjectives) out of your life (ex: instead of saying "I don't like the dark," try "I like the light"). Let the light in and positivity will follow.

[@yayiluks5677]

You don't know how inspirational you are to so many young people out here Maya. Seriously, I live in Berlin Germany and I've followed you since the first videos. I am going with you through your journey, and slowly I am beginning to work on me and my life as well. You are a great help and reference to me. I apply your motto : Do you, be you, stay true ! - Keep going girl your are amazing !!

[@Shenieta]

u r so pretttttyyy

[@annaellina9813]

I'm like 14, but you know how teens are these days and your videos help me a lot, watching them so often and watching you, being so confident, positive, cool and pretty makes me happy, to want be like you, it makes me not afraid to be myself in front of others. Thank you. :)

[@Artractive_]

so many people commenting on religion is bad bla bla yadadadada.... people, relax, stop being so NEGATIVE and judgemental to something you don't even know, Its relationship with God, not a religion. Jesus is the answer and he loves all of us unconditionally, all you gotta do is look for him, ask him into your heart and he will show you how good he is. the other rubbish of the world gets people so deceived and caught up in lies, and what they're meant to be, that they have a totally wrong perception of God and who he really is and all the awesome things he has inshore for our lives plus all the healing he wants to do in our hearts so we can help other people in darkness. The christian life is LIFE, its peace love and freedom, but its also growing and fighting battles and learning along the way, its all about Jesus and our pursuit to be more like him. Keep loving God and putting him in the centre, his will is perfect. keep loving life and shining :)

[@leleeevibss9363]

I agree 200%

[@leleeevibss9363]

You have to seek God with your whole heart. God is already there for us we just have to receive him.

[@brendacummings7443]

kez 999

[@HIKharyne]

Thank you for this video, Maya! What you speak of is the honest truth... Surrounding yourself with positive people and staying away or lowering your exposure with negative peeps. Love that. Watching your videos also helps me and make my day to help me stay MOTIVATED, POSITIVE, & SHAMELESS!! Love u!!!!!

[@zqpmxwon1]

Hey MAYA IT'S A GOOD THING YOU'RE STAYING POSITIVE AND ALL BUT DON'T DO YOGA.The word yoga means "union," and the goal is to unite one's transitory (temporary) self with the infinite Brahman, the HINDU concept of "God." This god is not a literal being, but is an impersonal spiritual substance that is one with nature and the cosmos. This view is called "pantheism," the belief that everything is God and that reality consists only of the universe and nature. Because everything is God, the yoga philosophy makes no distinction between man and God. Read more: www.gotquestions.org/Christian-yoga.html#ixzz2pAIllVT8

[@emilyduff6775]

I keep busy and talk openly about my fears and thoughts to people that care. After talking you can act upon them and change how they make you feel rather than keeping them bottled up in your brain taking over your life. Also learning to not care/worry about what people think of you, Its difficult and is taking a long time but i want to not care so badly! Thanks for the video I'm glad i have found you channel x

[@DeShawnaGrimsley]

I LOVE this video !! I am a college student who has been going through SO much last semester. From losing my only friend who turned on me because I didn't want to be negative anymore to finding out friends that I've had for years are absolutely UNloyal and talk about me like a dog. Yesterday I cried to God asking him how and why did i have so many negative shady people around me. It seems like all day today I have been running into messages that are encouraging me to stay positive , especially your video above. Sometimes I forget that ALOT of people believe in God too and to hear that you are also a believer is SO awesome !! Continue to push forward with your goals and dreams. Continue to be positive, confident, and shameless. One of the things that keeps me positive is indulging myself into fashion, praying, and going to church. Im only 19 so my options are quite limited too. With your words of wisdom tho I will use some of your techniques to help push me forward for this upcoming semester. But question - how do you stay so proactive and non lazy because sometimes I can find myself doing so well and then the next minute I find myself procrastinating so much as if it was a paying job smh

[@morganlady08]

LOL this came right on time for me. I tend to think negatively so easily and now I'm starting to realize how much it holds me back. When I catch myself being negative I look up affirmations and pray. Working out helps alot for me as well. Love your channel!

[@shamelessmaya]

yeah. you don't have to spend money just google him. i also have links to positive books that aren't based on the bible, more arts driven in the description box :)

[@geekNchic]

I can relate to you SO freakin' much, girl! It's not even funny. You are admirable and confident and intelligent! Love you boo :)

[@Katria10]

You have no idea how much I needed that, it confirmed some of the things that do are right and I'm not insane for doing them and also inspired me to do more...God bless you Maya!

[@marygems1774]

i loved this video.. helped a lot. ive suffered from depression for quite some time now. so its very hard for me to not be sad. but what i try to do is remind myself of how blessed i am i have things around my room like sticky notes saying one positive about me and things im grateful for . i pray A LOT too. i have a lot of inspirational quotes in my phone and i try to hang around with people who are also very positive and love me and want to see me happy.

[@muralmica]

needed this for real boo ! now I gotta get up tomorrow & do me ! but being a cancer (zodiac sign) I'm an emotional rollecoaster lol, so I can't take myself serious when I'm mad. the best immediate emotion transformation is to smile & eventually LAUGH, it's healthy for you ;)

[@kfuller1908]

This video was a must for me today and for the past few months. How do I stay positive? Doing for others helps me take the focus off of me and onto someone else, doing new things like riding segways downtown, KZbin, Pintrest and listening to old music that brings back a good memory. Love your videos! Keep them coming because the test you go through in life become testimonies and a help for someone else that comes along.

[@jasminaguilar8948]

When I am having an off day, I try to stay calm by breathing in and out and writing what i feel and then throwing it away. And praying is another great way to chill out too.

[@pxssive-cf1uh]

You are an awesome person and so beautiful within! Thank you for these ideas! What I have been doing to stay positive is to focus more on what my social, spiritual, financial, mental, and physical health look like now versus how I want these aspects of my life to look and if my needs are not being met in these areas I work towards making these areas of my life more fulfilled. I have been doing things like writing, being more mindful of my negative thoughts, and removing negative energy.

[@rwalker6487]

this video is so amazing, and jst opened my eyes. For the last 2weeks I've been stressed out, surrounded by negative energy and thoughts, and i jst didn't know how to bring myself up.. i thought about becoming a recluse... but after watching this video, it has gave me life again. like i wanna be happy, and do positive things. and i agree w/ everything you said in this video! i feel as though when i'm not busy it gives me time to think which time to stress/worry. I need to do what makes me happy!

[@shamelessmaya]

we need more people like YOU! :) thanks love

[@trishonna]

i appreciate you telling us your flaws and what you're still working on, it makes you so relatable and i'm happy you talked our lord and savior some people are too afraid to share their love for the bible and Jesus because of how the world id today. Love that! i do the same thing to stay positive i constantly have to remind myself that every trial we go through is only temporary ! Love these type of videos keep them coming!

[@elainamarshall114]

I clean, I list all my blessing in a prayer, I read an old love letter from my boyfriend, I exercise, I think about how negative I used to be and thank God for my progress. I'm trying to cut all of the trash out of my life. Thats great advice.

[@nayonico]

Girl yes!! Yes to everything!! I am a poet I write to keep all the negative things out... I pray. and I just started working out again. being thankful for what I do have like my beautiful girls always keeps me in a positive frame of mind. thanks for the videos queen. keep doin' you boo :)

[@clearlycharlie7564]

I actually can't deal with how amazing you are Maya. Everyday, I go back and watch one of your videos and it just helps so much you would not believe it. I hope this comment meant a lot to you because you certainly mean a lot to me girl ❤

[@junkaay1]

Love it ! You really "do you, boo!" God has blessed you and will continue to. I agree with eliminating negative things and people from your life will help you prosper. Stay positive beautiful and blessed !

[@shamelessmaya]

i'm glad to hear this has helped!

[@nidasimmons5605]

Wow Shameless that was a very uplifting, honest, sincer video. Something has changed about you. I had stopped watching really, but I read you intro on FB and decided umm let me watch this one. Glad I did I can honestly feel the love. Anyway, you touched something, I was trying to find the 'leak' in my life that spot where the positive energy was flowing out. Looking at everything outside myself, I finally realized it was inside. I had become so negative and angery it was terrible. I finally 'caught' myself and now beginning the repair. Thank you for your video (a confirmation)! Your beautiful and it is starting to show in the most spiritual way.

[@shamelessmaya]

that's so awesome! catching that negativity then taking action to change. congrats boo!

[@jeffpearce6398]

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[@mackal1sc1ous]

Couldn't agree with you more! And I love the scripture where it talks about thinking on things that are lovely, pure and just!

[@NIATARAH]

I swear im not being corny.. but i honestly watch you on youtube when im down. if im feeling fat i watch your fitness and healthy eating vids, feeling ugly i watch your hair and makeup tutorials, feeling unispired etc. Your positive energy radiates and im glad you made this vid thank you!!

[@Heyaaeriiiii]

To stay positive I list 10 or 15 things i'm grateful for & doing this always seems to put a smile on my face

[@boriken2]

Needed to watch this. right now. today. I was meant to watch this video. Maya, thanks for sharing you with us. I'm in the thick of one of the ugliest times in my life. I am going to try my best to be present through out it all-I dont want to escape it. I want to live through it. I hope that by putting better more positive practices in my regimen i can come out of this with a smile on my face. pray for me boo. please.

[@ivygailmcc]

Maya, this is my most favorite video of yours. This was the first video of yours that I had seen and it was at a time that I truly needed to hear a good word. I had just started stepping out of the way and letting God do what he had to do with me. When I listened to this video I knew that it was confirmation that I was doing the right thing at that point. I can not tell you how much my life has improved since that time. So on your 2 year KZbin Anniversary I just want to say please keep doing what you do because you are quite inspiring and a true blessing.

[@RobinNatural1]

Prayer, is the number one! Also, we must stay focused on the good. Blessings!

[@geekanoids]

Superb video. Such great advice. Thank you for sharing.

[@lissawatchesyoutube]

After watching this, I sat down and mapped out my goals. I'm getting my life together, and you've helped so much. Thanks.

[@KayHamptonLife]

I am currently eliminating negative people in my life. Sadly, family and loved ones included...but I have BIG dreams, it's time to be shameless, and live in positivity boo:) Thank you for this video.

[@TheLifeofKiara]

Seriously you seem like such an awesome person. If I could like this video a million times I would. Love allll your videos.

[@SuperNovaNatural]

Just about everything you do boo. I carried it into my 50s and every morning I wake up excited because there so much fun stuff to do.

[@Mykie222]

Thx so much so the advice!!! I have been up and down with my feelings. I was really depressed my sophomore year in college and I really don't want to be in that space again. You are so right about thinking! I THINK ALL THE TIME! In fact, living in my head prohibits me from DOING. I'm so scared to DO all the time because I think about failing. Anywho, thx for the great advice. You have definitely brought new info as well as reminded me of what it takes to make me positive. :)

[@arithesage]

Omg I am so happy that you listen to pastor Joel Osteen. I am so blessed to live in Houston tx where he is located. If you ever come to Houston you have to go to one if his services. It's miraculous! :)

[@RikerDotsero]

This is truly inspiring. I love all the positivity. I am a positive person myself and have found it hard at times to remain that way. I found this helpful in so many ways. Thank you shameless. Oh and one way I stay positive is to always look at the bright side of any situation, such as, if I were to lose money or something valuable, I tell myself that I still have a job and can make that money again, or if something gets dirty I remind myself that I can wash or clean it.

[@melp1794]

This is amazing!!! I so needed this. I will watch this video over and over again until I master this area of my life that I am struggling with. I don't want to live with fear and insecurities. Please post more videos like this. God Bless!!!

[@alia9009]

I often catch myself being negative that it why I smile more and try to apologize ppl around me that catches me in my moods. I hate the negative me I love your attitude reminds me of me so much and I love your spirit. Bless you!

[@BrightOrange17]

And your videos like these always help me a lot too. I just reminds me that Im not alone and the only one in this world who just really wants to change. And you give great tips that Ive been using, like changing the homepage so your not even tempted to read about drama!

[@abarivtheworld]

Yes!!! I watch Joel Osteen, every time I need a positive boost and I pray also. Great video!

[@sashababe718]

"Do, do, do! do you boo, do what you love, love what you do" Lol my new Mantra ... still working on creating my positive spaces but your def helping me along the way... thank you !!!

[@josselynkelly]

OMG ***** you are such a major inspiration to me. I have really been struggling with happiness in my life for quite some time. Recently I stumbled into some Joel Osteen sermons that just sparked a fire in me and then this morning my twin sister and I were watching your videos. I feel like I have already grown just by listening to all the tips and tricks that you have learned along the way. I am inspired by you because watching you make your dreams come true help me to know that anything I put my mind to is possible and I am feeling truly and totally excited about the changes that are happening. Thanks Shameless!

[@LindaMitchell]

I keep a list of positive and inspiring quotes with me. I stay away from people who are negative (sometimes it's hard when the person is a family member). Thanks for your idea of putting a positive affirmation on your phone. Giving that a try.

[@ton1cassidy]

Maya!!! You rock. Keep up the good work! I find that exercise helps me tremendously when I feel stressed and negative. I also reflect on the many blessings in my life and give thanks to the Lord for those blessings which gets me back on track.

[@ForJoyTV]

You are my therapy right now, I'm going through a break up and your videos are inspiring me to do so much more with my life. Thank you!

[@nobodyhazafrolikeme]

Hi, my name is Mireille. I'm from Sweden, thank you for an kickass channel! What I do to stay positive is to smile. A smile is so easy and when you get a respons with something so simple as an smile back.. I'ts like high five'ing your face with positivity and love!

[@TheKatharineM]

I remind myself of all the little things I'm genuinely good at and then I go do them, whether it be vacuuming or reading or playing with my dog.

[@ElusvOptmst1]

Maya, I truly enjoyed this video. What I do when down...I love to watch and listen to children at play, or the sound of their cheerful voices. Its like joyful music to my ears.

[@Maddie45love]

I also have a "not so good temper" and I am really trying to change it and become more positive! Thank you for this video! xoxo

[@shamelessmaya]

very true!

[@nariavelazquez60]

Thank you Maya!! For all the good advice and for the gentle reminder of being thankful for the good & the bad. I really appreciate it!

[@YesWeAareMagicians]

LOVE THIS. I stay positive by knowing there are awesome people like you spreading the love!

[@fatima.mendes90]

being around positive people is key! i like to keep myself busy otherwise i start over thinking stuff too much. Great video Maya :D the world needs positivity