In pandemic times, we all are in what feels like constant need of a mood boost, and the same goes for those battling cancer; these five famous faces might just help you out. Although it can feel difficult some days to look for the good and focus on the positive, doing so has shown to have important physical and mental benefits.
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Read MoreAlicia Keys
Grammy winner Alicia Keys is all about the positivity. The singer, who celebrated her 40th birthday this week, said, “Don't hold back your joy!! Period! Live and breathe it, in all the small and big ways!” Focusing on all the joy and love in her life, she also said, “Don't let ANYONE tell you romance is dead…You really love me huh??”View this post on Instagram
In her Instagram post, she said, “I'm so blessed! Beyond words! Thank you to everyone for your sweet wishes, beautiful sentiments and all the love you spread celebrating my BIG bday today!!”
Lizzo
Another powerhouse singer, Lizzo, 32, had some words of wisdom for those of us struggling with the COVID-19 realities of daily life. The singer, like most of us, felt the weight of last year’s hardships. She said to her followers, “Last year it felt impossible to get anything right. This year I gotta pick myself up from a new low. I know I'm not alone. But damn it can feel that way. Journaling + meditation + a gallon of water a day + sweat has made possible something I can wrap my head around. Here's your sign to love on yourself today.”
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Taking care of your physical body, as well as your mental health, is a great way to feel better fast. Simply getting a bit of exercise, or engaging in an activity you enjoy, can be the mood-boost you’re looking for on a cold winter’s day.
DJ Khaled
Khaled Mohamed Khaled, 45, is better known by his moniker of DJ Khaled, and he’s focused on the good in life, too. The hit-making musician said in a recent post, “The light is love 🌞 (STAY IN THE LIGHT) GOD IS LOVE (BE THE LIGHT ) GOD IS THE GREATEST (EMBRACE THE LIGHT).”
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Whether you believe in God or not, practice religion or abstain, Khaled’s message of staying in the light, and seeking out love is one that we think will resonate with everyone.
Justin Bieber
One-time child star, and now, massively successful adult musician whose music is globally adored, Justin Bieber, 26, is focused on the good and on God in a spate of recent posts centered on spirituality. The singer assures others who may be having a hard time right now that they are “not alone” in their suffering. Bieber says, “You are valuable.” And it’s a message everyone who’s feeling a bit lonely right now from all this social distancing can truly take to heart.
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Russell Brand
British comedian Russell Brand, 45, used to be known for donning tight leather pants and saying outrageous things on TV, but these days, he has a quieter, more reflective life. Brand reminds people to live in the present moment, focus on what they can control and let go of what they can’t. Brand recently told his followers to stay focused on themselves, and life will be easier.
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Staying Positive Through Cancer
Experts tell SurvivorNet that staying positive while going through the cancer journey can make it easier to manage. Dr. Zuri Murrell said in a previous interview, “My patients who thrive, even with stage 4 cancer, from the time that they, about a month after they’re diagnosed, I kind of am pretty good at seeing who is going to be OK.Now doesn’t that mean I’m good at saying that the cancer won’t grow. But I’m pretty good at telling what kind of patient are going to still have this attitude and probably going to live the longest, even with bad, bad disease. And those are patients who, they have gratitude in life.”
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