ON ATTITUDE

ATTITUDE

The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.

Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill. It will make or break a company . . . a church . . . a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we embrace for that day. We cannot change our past . . . we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. . . I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90 % how I react to it. And so it is with you . . . we are in charge of our attitudes.

Charles Swindoll



The Top 10 Tips to Change Your Attitude Today by Jim Allen

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 and 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.

iN aLL THAT YOU DO . . . bE aN 11!