8 things will help us develop a more positive attitude
Steve Wohlenhaus
CEO ?? at Weatherology ?? Author ?? Podcast Host ?? Speaker ?? Entrepreneur ??
A positive attitude is a powerful weapon that provides people with perspective that gives them momentum consistent with moving forward.
Our attitude enables us to orchestrate a favorable reaction in the face of adversity and helps set the foundation for improved quality of life.
Our philosophies about life are founded on logical conclusions created by information and rational thought.? Attitude is pure emotion and offers the inertia required to motivate big dreams.
When attitude suffers our ambition, motivation, and inspiration dissipate.?????
A positive attitude is the product of having a healthy perspective on the past and learning to live in the present while appreciating everything within our control.? It also requires imagining a beautiful future that demands daily commitment to ensure its efficacy.
We can all utilize our mental, physical, and spiritual power to elicit the benefits of a positive attitude.
The problem, many people create obstructions based on negative thinking.
Having a positive attitude is a choice that requires daily dedication.? It demands hard work to overcome poor self-esteem, stress, fear, resentment, and anger.
“Positive thinking will let you do everything better than negative thinking will.”
— Zig Ziglar
Here are 8 ways to build a better attitude everyday:????
Discover
We need to take time to explore what motivates our heart and soul.? Defining our values helps build intrinsic motivation consistent with maintaining good habits.? Practicing good habits helps us stay positive and promotes a better attitude.? Discovering genuine motivation is a great step toward building a better attitude.????
Condition
Our subconscious mind is likely causing resistance in our efforts to be more positive.? A well-rehearsed narrative is normally the cause for fear, anger, resentment, and hesitation.? We need to program a better message that supports our efforts to succeed.? It starts with positive self-talk and positive affirmation.???
Picture
Most great athletes and high achievers visualize success.? On the field, on the ice, on the court or in the operating room.? They picture positive outcomes by imagining favorable results.? They also appreciate visualization requires action and they do the work required to see their vision materialize.?????
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Self-talk
Many people conduct a negative conversation with themselves which creates a myriad of negative emotions.? Once consumed with the toxicity of negative thinking, we obviate the effects of forward progress.? We need to develop a different discourse to alter they effects of negative conditioning.? It starts by speaking to ourselves with love and compassion.?
“Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results.”
— Willie Nelson
Mirror
The words we choose are powerful.? They can hurt or they can heal.? When we talk to ourselves with kindness, we develop a positive vernacular.? The language of optimism is evident in everything we do, and it impacts how we communicate with other people.? Nobody wants to be around negative energy.? Our words set the tone for positive interaction and a better attitude.???? ?
Optimism
Maintaining a positive attitude promotes optimism and optimistic people are more enthusiastic about everything.?? Optimistic people focus on their reaction to unpleasant events.? They concentrate on moving around obstacles not being overwhelmed by them.? Many optimistic people have incredible faith.? They believe in something bigger than themselves, which encourages humility.? Being optimistic is strongly associated with a positive attitude.?
Laugh
The benefits of laughter are well document.? As we grow older, we laugh less.? The research is startling.? To nullify the effects of this natural proclivity, we need to find humor everywhere we can.? We have become so serious and politically correct we’ve lost are ability to laugh.? Its sad and super unhealthy.? Laugh more and watch your attitude improve.
Exercise
The benefits of exercise are well known.? A regular exercise routine promotes a positive attitude and better self-esteem.? Feeling stronger and more confident is a great way to maintain a positive attitude, and to mitigate the stress that promotes negative thinking.? Getting fit is a great way to stay positive.?? ????
“You can’t make positive choices for the rest of your life without an environment that makes those choices easy, natural, and enjoyable.”
— Deepak Chopra
Sum it up.
What else do you suggest for people trying to maintain a positive attitude?? Share your thoughts in the comments section and please like and share this article. I love learning from you as well.
About Steve:
Steve Wohlenhaus is CEO of Weatherology, the leading company in the world at disseminating audio weather information.?? Steve began his career as a major market television weather anchor in Minneapolis, where he received several Emmy Awards for science programming.? Steve is an author and host of the podcast program Anatomy of Success.? Reach out and connect with me on LinkedIn.? Learn more about my work and grab the free Weatherology mobile app by clicking any picture in this article!
Trainer / Mentor / Leader to Teachers & Heads of Departments in Both Public & Private Schools ?? Public Schools District Supervisor?? Recognised Alumna?? Division Outstanding Teacher?? BSP Bronze USA Awardee??
1 年Thanks for sharing Steve Wohlenhaus I'm so glad to have been practicing them everyday??????
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1 年All the insights are great, especially about stopping the negative self-talk. One of the best ways to stop the negative talk is to take a walk!
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1 年Awesome! Thanks for sharing this, Steve. :)
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1 年Steve Great article!