How To Clout Up Our Attitude!

Marilen B. Rivera

Our attitudes are delicate and fragile. If we do not take care of them, we are sure to feel the effects--everything from the quality of our work decreasing to fading relationships. Did you know that a person’s attitude also affects their health and even longevity? “Stress can ravage the body, unless the mind says no. A positive outlook can reduce the impact of stress on health.” Regardless of our individual circumstances, we all have one thing in common – we choose our attitude. That is great news because it means we can change it any time. If we feel the urge to get upset at someone, we can say to ourselves, “That’s not going to help the situation any. I am going to stop, think, and then speak “Take this to heart: Happy people live longer . “Optimists keep smiling. A study found that people who have optimistic outlooks live longer and healthier lives than their pessimistic counterparts.”“The power of positive thinking. Decades has suggested that increasing positive emotions can expand a person’s lifespan by as much as 10 years.” The challenge people face with attitude is they read books, listen to CDs, and motivational speakers on the subject but have a difficult time truly implementing it. That is because motivation is an inside job. It isn’t something that happens to us; we have to create it. So what can you do? Combat negativity Listen to what you’re saying to yourself. You are in control of your own thinking. You can change that old record and stop feeling like a victim. You can get support from family and friends, but you ultimately have to take responsibility for your own attitude. … Set goals and make a specific plan for your career When you measure progress you feel in-control. If your company offers continuing education opportunities, for example, when you complete two out of four successfully; “notify” yourself that you’re half way through the program. The proverbial glass is half-full and not half-empty. Most importantly, this is a solid achievement – one that is easily measured so you can hardly argue .

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The author is Administrative Assistant III at DepEd, Division of City of San

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