Check your Attitude - Emerald Passport

We all have a choice every day on how to go about things.  Your attitude will make all the difference in the world.  If you woke up on the wrong side of the bed, what would you do about it?  The best thing to do is to plug into your library of personal development.  Instead of watching TV, listen to someone who has been successful.  Listen while you eat your breakfast, in the shower, on the way to drop off the kids at school, or on the way to work.

Here are some tips to help.  Have a great day.  You are a success!

1. Think like you want to be

It's tough to be happy, joyful, successful, etc. if you don't think that you are a happy, joyful, and successful person. Think it first, then do it!

2. Smile

There's no arguing with this one -- research has shown that smiling has both psychological and physiological effects. So, put a smile on your face and you'll be on your way to a change in attitude!

3. Immerse yourself

Read books, articles, magazines that help you understand and adopt the new attitude. Watch films or listen to music that inspires you and encourages you to change.

4. Change your actions

It's hard to change your attitude if you keep doing the same old stuff the same old way. Do things differently to start thinking differently.

5. Change your environment

Make your environment reflect the attitude you wish to have. Create the physical space that makes you eager to change.

6. Follow the leader

Find someone who already has the attitude you wish to have. Follow their lead, learn from their example.

7. Help others (and help yourself)

One of the fastest ways to change your attitude is to take the focus off yourself and to help others in need.

8. Get a little help from your friends

Let everyone know what you're doing and enlist their support to help you change and give you ideas. The more you feel like you're part of a group effort, the more likely you are to be successful.

9. Get a pro

If the change you desire to make is a big one or is extremely radical, consider getting the help of a mentor, counselor, or coach. These professionals can reduce the time & frustration involved as well as provide you with many new ideas to help you grow.

10. Be patient

Recognize that most changes occur slowly, over an extended period of time. If you don't get immediate results, don't be surprised and DON'T QUIT! Keep working, it'll come.

Comments

[smckenzie]

There is a lot of wisdom in this article. Too many of us, in this industry, quit just before the break through. There have been a lot of times when I have been a hair away from giving up -- wanting results faster than I was receiving. But I sought advice from supportive friends and counselors, listened to the CDs of motivational speakers, and read books that inspired me to keep trying. It made all the difference! The best part about EPI is that this business makes us better all the way around. Jim Rohn puts it this way, "Don't just let your business or your job make something for you, let it make something of you."

[buen]

nice article!

Sometimes I'm wondering though, is there a justifiable circumstance wherein one can quit, and not be labelled a quitter?

I do agree that one's attitude should be always in check, so that problems and obstacles can be viewed as challenges which one can learn & grow from... but when should one say, enough is enough?