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Article published on LinkedIn.com: July 5, 2023
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A POSITIVE ATTITUDE
Your
attitude determines how you live your life. Even if, at a
given time, your choices of action are limited, your choices
regarding your attitude are not.
Always opt for a
positive attitude and thus you will better manage the stress
of life.
If you have a positive mental mindset, you can
deal with stress and negative situations in a much healthier
way. A positive attitude makes you happier and more resilient,
it improves your relationships and even increases your chances
of success in any endeavor.
Having a positive attitude
naturally leads to a more optimistic outlook on life. Rather
than thinking the grass is greener on the other side of the
fence, you'll feel as if like you're already on greener grass.
You will see the positive side of most situations.
Surely you will face disappointments and failures more easily.
They'll still be tough, but you'll get through it and bounce
back. Not only that, but you'll be able to accept that things
happened the way they did, rather than being in denial.
Those with a negative attitude will dwell and ruminate on
negative events.
Also, you will be more sensitive and
understanding towards others. With a positive attitude, you
learn to see the thoughts behind people's actions and why they
may have acted the way they did.
Rather than jumping
to a harmful conclusion, you will be able to understand where
people are coming from.
You will be more grateful. A
positive attitude will teach you to be grateful for the good
things in your work and in your life. You will approach each
day with an appreciative mindset.
Obviously, having a
positive attitude is hugely beneficial, but it's easier said
than done. Having a positive attitude makes you more creative
and can help you make better decisions.
To top it off,
there are studies that show that people with a positive
attitude live longer than their embittered counterparts.
Below, you will find some tips for creating and
maintaining a positive attitude:
1. Get into a morning
routine: how you start your day sets the tone for the rest of
the day. Make sure you have a morning routine that boosts your
attitude and puts you in a good mood so you can start your day
off right.
You can start your day by dragging yourself
out of bed at the last minute, rushing to get ready, then
running out the door with a donut in one hand and your
briefcase in the other.
Or you can start your day with
good morning habits. Wake up early. Early risers reap many
benefits. Some of these benefits include:
• Being able
to follow your morning routine calmly and quietly instead of
being rushed.
• Take time to review the planned milestones
for the day and get in the right frame of mind. The quiet
morning hours are a great time to get things done.
•
Exercise daily, it will wake up your body and mind.
2.
Carry an attitude of happiness with you: instead of waiting
for outside things to make you happy, be happy and then watch
how that influences the things happening around you.
That is, instead of telling yourself that something good must
happen first, and then you will be happy, be happy first.
Happiness is an attitude, not a situation.
3. Taste the
little pleasures: life is made up of small victories and
simple pleasures. With the right mental mindset, watch the
sunset, eat an ice cream cone, and walk barefoot on the grass
are all you need to be filled with joy.
4. Smile: a
little smile will give you an instant boost. Try smiling for a
minute while thinking about a happy memory or the last thing
that made you smile.
The smile releases endorphins and
serotonin, also called well-being hormones. It is much easier
to adopt a positive attitude when the chemicals released by
your body promote well-being.
5. Transpose positivity
in your brain: read books with a positive message, listen to
music with uplifting lyrics, and watch movies in which the
central character's optimism helps him overcome obstacles and
win, despite difficulties. Improve your attitude for the
better by downloading as much positivity into your brain as
possible.
6. Take your responsibilities: at any
moment, your attitude can be one of a victim or a creator. The
first step in moving from the victim mode to creator mode is
to take responsibility.
This is the attitude of a
creator; I create my life, I am responsible for myself, and I
am the master of my destiny.
7. Have a Zen attitude:
think of life not as something that happens to you, but as
something is happening for you. Look at every difficult
situation, person or event as a lesson that has been
introduced into your life to teach you something.
The
next time you ask yourself: Why is this happening to me?
Choose a Zen attitude instead. Ask yourself: am I supposed to
learn or take advantage of this? How will this help me grow
and become a better, more enlightened being?
8. Be
proactive: a reactive person lets others and outside events
determine how they will feel. A proactive person decides how
they will feel no matter what is happening around them. Be
proactive in choosing your attitude and maintaining it
throughout the day, regardless of what the day may bring.
9. Change your thoughts: positive thoughts lead to a
positive attitude, while negative thoughts lead to a negative
attitude. Changing your attitude is as simple as hitting the «
pause » button on what you're thinking and choosing to have
different thoughts.
10. Have a purpose: having a
purpose in life gives you a fixed point on the horizon to
focus on, so you can stay stable amid life's fluctuations and
challenges. Giving meaning and purpose to your life by knowing
why you are here will do wonders for your attitude.
11.
Focus on the good: in order to have a positive attitude, focus
on the good. Focus on the good in yourself, the good in your
life, and the good in others.
12. Stop expecting life
to be easy: the truth is, sometimes life gets tough for all of
us. It can even be painful. But you are brave and resourceful,
and you can handle it. Know that sometimes things won't be
easy and embrace the attitude that you have what it takes to
face whatever life throws at you.
13. Keep your
enthusiasm: enthusiastic people have a positive attitude
towards life. Have a list of ways to boost your enthusiasm,
for times when you feel your zest for life is running out.
For example, positive thoughts lead to a positive
attitude, while negative thoughts lead to a negative attitude.
Changing your attitude is as simple as hitting the « pause »
button on what you're thinking and choosing to have different
thoughts.
Being enthusiastic will help you maintain the
attitude that life is good, and you are lucky to be alive.
14. Renounce the attitude that you are entitled to
everything: stop demanding that everything be due to you. Your
attitude should always be.
• It's up to me to get what
I want.
• Good things come to those who work hard.
• I
adapt easily and quickly to changes.
• I keep going even
when the going gets tough.
15. Visualize: when things
don't go your way, keep a positive attitude by visualizing
yourself succeeding and achieving your goals.
16. Stop
complaining: complaining about everything and anything does
not encourage a positive attitude. When you complain, you say
negative things about a person, place, or event, without
offering a solution to resolve the situation. Instead of
complaining, do this:
• Remove yourself from the
situation.
• Change your perspective on the situation.
•
Suggest a possible solution.
• Accept that you can't do
anything to change the situation and that complaining about it
only promotes negativity.
Complaining constantly leads
to a bad attitude. So, stop complaining. Instead, start
looking for solutions or accepting what cannot be changed.
17. Watch your sayings: use positive words when talking to
yourself. Positive self-talk can boost your willpower and help
lift your spirits when you need to complete a difficult task.
Plus, it can calm you down when you're worried or anxious.
18. Use the power of humor: people who know how to laugh
at themselves and at life's nonsense have a terrific attitude.
Your sense of humor is a powerful tool, and you can use it to
improve your mood and emotional state at any time.
When
something goes wrong, ask yourself: what's funny about it?
Such a perspective will have a positive effect on your
attitude.
19. Use gratitude to improve your attitude:
when you focus on what's wrong in your life, what you don't
have, or what you lack, adjust your attitude by feeling
grateful.
An attitude of gratitude benefits all aspects
of your life: being grateful improves your health, mood,
relationships, job satisfaction, and more.
If you need
an attitude change, just think of all the things to be
grateful for.
20. Develop an attitude of curiosity: the
best way to approach any situation is to be open to what you
can learn from it by being curious.
Curiosity gives
you a present moment orientation that is similar to
mindfulness. Being curious about a situation allows you to
experience it more fully. Additionally, curiosity will help
you approach uncertainty in your daily life with a positive
attitude.
21. Look for people with a positive attitude:
positive attitude is contagious when you feel as if like you
need an attitude boost, find people with a good attitude, and
find an excuse to hang out with them. Their positive attitudes
can only rub off on you and you can face the world with
renewed optimism.
Your attitude towards life determines
life's attitude towards you. The tips above will help you
always maintain a positive attitude. Live a better life, by
always adopting a positive attitude.
Find out more
about « positive attitude » with My Success Is Your Success.
The book through questions, quotes and reflections provides
the necessary elements to explore all about motivation so to
shape your success and help those around you do the same.
Remember that success is all about team efforts!
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This book is the result of forty years
of experience acquired with local and international
organizations and companies and during consultancy,
change management, transition and marketing services.
This 404-page
personal development book was published by WebTech
Publishing and is available online in English, North
American French and European versions. For more
information and to view the flip book, visit
webtechPublishing.
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About the Author
Decelles
Other publications:
ISO Pour Tous
– Le manuel
d’information ISO – Le guide de préparation ISO – La
gestion du changement en affaires – La gestion de
projet d’affaires – Le
changement POUR TOUS –
Change your future,
now! – Mon succès est votre succès.
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WebTech Management et Publication Incorpored
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