Begin building a positive attitude about yourselfNegativity spawns negativity.
The subconscious mind works hard at giving us what we want out of life. If you are constantly thinking negative thoughts, these thoughts are being stored into your subconscious mind. After awhile the subconscious mind considers these thoughts a reality, and will feed these thoughts back to you. The effect then spirals out of control and you begin to feel helpless, depressed and sometimes worthless. If you can accept the fact that life itself is unpredictable and that is what makes it such a wonderful experience you can begin to change your negativity. Each day brings new experiences, new results and it is how you approach that new day that begins to change your outlook. The one constant reality we have in life is that we are our own constant companions. You can leave your home, be away from your spouse or child, but you are always with you. Would you really want to hang out with someone who is always down on themselves or others? Would you choose a friend that sees only the negative aspects of everything? Think about the kinds of things you say to others you care about who are down, who have made a mistake, or failed at something. Do you say things like "what do you expect you are nothing but a loser"....or do you give words of encouragement? Most of us want others to see us for who we are. Gives us praise, tell us what we can accomplish and what we can't. We want others to find us fun, and loving and kind and enjoy being around us. The simple fact is, it does not happen like that. Others are busy with their own thoughts about their own lives, who they are, how they will succeed, and what you are thinking about them! If you really want to find happiness then the best place to find it is within yourself. When you are happy with yourself and accept yourself with all your flaws, then you begin to show an outward appearance that others will naturally be attracted too. Did you know that if you are a negative person then you are going to attract more negative people into your life? Once that happens you are surrounded by nothing but negativity. In my business one area we learn about is rapport... and all that means is: really all people prefer others resembling them. Its not about size and shape, or financial standing, its about general behaviors. So positive people attract more positive people and negative attract more negative people. How do you begin to change your thought pattern? You can start by offering those same words of encouragement you gives others to yourself. When you get up in the morning begin the new day with some positive thoughts about yourself, and say them to yourself. Things like, " I am in charge of my actions." " I can handle any situation calmly and wisely." " I am loving, kind and compassionate." " I may make mistakes but I learn from them" " I accept myself for who I am, flaws and all." Make a list of all the good things about you! Reinforce that daily, give yourself praise for those things you do well and encouragement to succeed or better yourself in the things you are weaker at. Don't allow yourself to worry about things that you can do nothing to change, or dwell on things that happened yesterday. Today is a new day! We all have a choice! You can choose to think about all the negative aspects of your life and from your past, or you can choose to let them go, and focus on the positive things about yourself and that you do. |