It's all in your attitude

Question for you.

Who are the people that you like to be around? You actually look forward to their call, smile when you see them, and find yourself invigorated when they are gone. Can you picture someone that seems to remove all of the negativity you may be feeling by simply their presence?

I bet I can predict one trait that the person you are thinking about has. It is a positive attitude.

These are the “glass half full” folks. They make “lemonade out of lemons”. They smile a lot, laugh easily, and seem to always be enjoying themselves.

How do they do it? Especially in today’s world. One would assume they have tons of money, great health and lots of love in their life. Yet, my guess is many carry around the same “junk” we all do. The thing that sets them apart is they have figured out one of the most important attributes possessed by all mankind.

It is the ability to control how they react to any situation. These people choose to look at the bright side of things. They find only the good in situations. They speak positive words, act in a positive manner, and focus on positive outcomes.

“Oh, but they aren’t realistic”, some say. It isn’t about facing the facts or denying the truth. It is the manner in which they mentally approach adversity as well as success. They realize that one of the things they have complete control of in their life is how they choose to react to any circumstance. They know the power of a positive attitude and its side effects.

How do they do it? Give this a try. For the next 24 hours do these three things:

1. Replace every pessimistic thought with a positive one

2. Do not speak negatively about anything or anyone. Compel yourself to say something good or nothing at all.

3. Steer clear of people that are depressing or complain. Instead reach out to the person you thought of at the beginning of this message.

Remember it’s all in your attitude and all within your control.