THE POWER OF YOUR ATTITUDE

Your attitude is a powerful tool for positive action.its inherently interwoven into everything you do.its your most priceless possession. The good news is that you don't have to buy it but you have to develop it. To transform your attitude into action,you must accept responsibility for what goes on inside your mind by monitoring your internal dialogue. Here are some life changing steps to guide you to turning your attitude to achievements.

- UNDERSTAND THE POWER OF ATTITUDE.

The first thing you need to do to turn your attitude into action is to tap into the power of your attitude. This step is the foundation upon which all other steps are built. Attitude is everything.A positive attitude is the foundation of a successful life. Your attitude is involved in everything.it impacts our performance at work,and our relationships.

Attitude is the corner stone upon which we build our lives. For me, attitude can be defined in one word - LIFE. The attitude that you carry around makes an incredible difference in your life.it can be a powerful tool for positive action. Or it can be a poison that cripples your ability to fulfill your potential.

Your attitude dictates whether you are living live or life is living you. To develop an attitude that helps you live life to its fullest,first you must understand that the heart is the control center for your attitude. Your attitude is nothing but an outward reflection of what resides on the inside.

To change your attitude,you must change your heart. The next time you are faced with a difficult challenge,focus on staying positive. Remember that your setbacks can be setups for even greater opportunities.Attitude affects everything you do,both personally and professionally.Remember your attitude reflects you so always have a positive attitude..


- ATTITUDE IS A CHOICE.

Taking charge and staying in control is an attitude of choice. Its your next step for turning attitude into action.What is it going to be for you ; a positive attitude or a negative attitude?? The choice seems fairly simple,doesn't it?The problem is that we often forget we have a choice. That is one of the master keys to unlocking your greatness in life.

We make choices consciously and unconsciously all of our lives. We choose when to go to bed,what to eat,wear, etc You should choose your attitude thoughtfully because it determines how you respond to the many challenges you will encounter. Sometimes making no choice is the worst decision of all. Its vital that you  consciously choose the right attitude wisely. The paths our lives take are largely determined by the choices we make day in and day out. Choice is the starting point to everything we do in life. The most important discovery is that by changing our attitudes,we can change our lives. its a choice we all have.


- IDENTIFY YOUR GOOD AND BAD ATTITUDES

Its not always easy to determine why other people have bad attitudes,but its certainly easy to pick them out of a crowd. You could probably name your friends, co workers etc you know with bad attitudes. Its easy to spot someone with a bad attitude .

 If you feel stuck,overlooked,or unappreciated,it could be that you have picked up an attitude that is holding you back. You might not see it yourself but you may have noticed that the people around you respond differently to you. If your friends,coworkers,relatives don't treat you the same way,maybe its not them.Maybe its YOU.So quickly identify the bad eggs.


- RE FRAME YOUR BAD ATTITUDE

The previous step talked about identifying the bad attitudes, here you should reframe them. You can't always expect other people to adjust your attitude for you. Of course, certainly you can't expect them to do it in such a pleasant way. Its really something for which you need to take responsibility for.

We can take classes in school to learn how to control our finances,our careers and even our overall success but where do we sign up for attitude control 101? You can change your attitude with a change in perspective and with a change in your gratitude and forgiveness level.


- FIND YOUR PURPOSE AND PASSION

Have you shared your vision with those who can help you? Write down what you want to do,for whom and for what purpose. Make a chart of how you intend to pursue your vision. The " how " will help you put your attitude to action.

 People who don't understand the importance of goals will run into walls. Going goalless is like trying to drive to an unfamiliar address in a new town without a map or directions. You might eventually get where you are going but chances are that you'll pull over in frustration or settle for a suitable substitute.

When you have well defined goals,you are far less likely to develop a bad attitude. So take some quiet time today and write down your dreams for your life. What do you enjoy doing??What can you do for hours and hours and enjoy so much that you lose track of time?? It doesn't have to be a unique talent like playing the harp or building skyscrapers.

The level of your talent isn't nearly as important as the intensity of your passion. Passion and dreams shape your attitude.


- BE PRE-ACTIVE

Pre means planning your response before an event happens. Active means taking action to put that plan in place. By being pre active, you anticipate a solution before it arises. As we all know, stress is difficult,if not impossible to avoid. But you can combat stress by choosing to be pre active. Making the decision to in-cooperate preplanning in every aspect of your life gives you tremendous power. When you are pre active,you learn to accept responsibility for your own attitude before things happen to you.

Earthquakes give no advance warning or mechanism for determining when the hazard is going to occur. Many of lifes hazard are the same,disastrous,unpredictable and beyond your control. So make resolution to be pre active.


- DISCOVER HOW TO MOTIVATE YOURSELF

Affirmations repeated several times each day,everyday serve to reprogram your subconscious with positive thinking. An affirmation is made up of words charged with power,conviction and faith. Every time you  speak,atoms of your body are affected.

Their rate of vibration is either raised or lowered. An affirmation contains the elements of your belief,attitude and motivation. Avoid every tenuous words such as try,wish, or hope in your affirmations. You want a statement that has the ring of an established truth , not a desire.

 "I am somebody" has a lot more power than " i am trying to be somebody". To motivate yourself,discover a motive that moves you. A motive helps you take action to change your life. Motivation is the hope that puts attitude into action in an attempt to fulfill a desire or achieve a specific result.


- MAKE A MARK THAT CANNOT BE ERASED

It doesn't matter where you are born,how much money you have or what your educational level is. What matters is that you recognize you can make a difference and that God has a purpose for you. Even when you cannot see the results of your work,you are still able to know in your heart that you can make a tremendous difference in someone else life .

Don't ever forget that there are so many needs and so many ways in which you can make a difference. No matter who you are, or what you do, we all have time to serve if we make time. And we should all make time as long as we have time. Its important to understand that the smallest gesture can have a major and lasting impact on a persons life.

 God has given us all special gifts, but they are not for us alone. Our gifts are meant to bless the lives of others and that's what making a mark is all about. Remember,your attitude is your most priceless possession. I wish you a super fantastic journey in discovering the power and spirit that lives within you. ATTITUDE ...........IS EVERYTHING !!!