A positive attitude seems to be a natural aspect of a self-managing outlook and behavior pattern. Here are a few basics that might help you capture that all-important positive outlook. It all starts with recognizing that you can choose such mindset patterns and practice them daily. Even if you don't succeed all the time, such an outlook will help you deal effectively with temptations to go negative or lose track of your goals at times when things are not going well, as happens to all of us, usually daily.
- Remind yourself that feeling positive is much pleasanter than being a grump or looking on the dark side of life. What's to be gained by being frumpy?
- Perspective is critical. Most things people get bummed out about are not really such a big deal. You surely have heard the refrain, "Don't sweat the small stuff and, by the way, it's all small stuff." Of course, it does not seem so at the time but in the long haul, this is pretty much the case.
- Be an athlete. Find a sport where you can compete, at least on weekends with your peers. Then, when you are tempted to slack early in the week, you know that the slothful choices will catch up with you not just later in life, which can seem so far away, but in only a few days!
- Make an art of humor. Adopt a "lighten up" perspective, and look for the mirthful twist to all situations.
All The Best...!!!!
