ATTITUDE

Attitude to reach Altitude

We have been saying for something that these are your formative years. Understandably, Jaycees being a organisation of your men and women, your involvement in the organisation coincides with the most important time in your life. i.e., 1) Deciding, designing and developing your professional career, and of course 2) settling down as a family. Needless to say, they need to be given the amount of attention and priority
there 2 issued rightly deserve. But the one important and common factor involved in both issues is, YOU as a person. The success of both these aspects will be your success. The failure will be seen as your failure. When so much depends upon you, isn’t it necessary you take charge of the whole situation ? The renowned ex-CEO of General Electric
Corporation Mr. Jack Welch rightly says, “Control your Destiny or Somebody else will.”
However a very important question arises. Are you competent and properly equipped to take charge ? The one irony of life is that the formal education system takes care of the building up of the knowledge base of a student. The skills, we acquire in due course
when exposed to the world. But Attitude, the one parameter which needs serious attention in order to come out as a winner in all ways, is totally neglected. Attitude, as you have heard many times, is everything. Your attitude is your own personal filter for everything that happens to you, around you, or within you. What takes place in this world
is not as important as how you view it. You cannot choose what will happen to you. You cannot guarantee success and happiness for yourself. These things are out of your
control. However, you can choose how you feel about these things, about how you respond to these situations. With a positive attitude, you will have the ability to be happier each day, make others around you happier, and live a good life. Below are seven tips that can help you keeping your positive attitude going.

1. PUT THINGS IN PERSPECTIVE

When you find your mood is taking a turn for the worse, take a step back and put things into perspective. Is the stress and frustration really worth it? When you look at the bigger picture, don’t they seem a bit insignificant ? They should, because nine times out of ten the daily problems we face are not really that important when we look at life as a whole. You are alive; you have food, shelter, and freedom. These things are reason enough
to smile when you wake in the morning.

2. HAVE SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD

TO You are expecting something in the mail. Then, finally, it comes ! People love to look forward to things. Some say that anticipation of something happening is better than when it actually happens. We all have special events that are coming up. Holidays, birthdays, vacations, weekends, etc. Keeping these in mind will give you something to stay excited about.

3. HELP OTHERS

There is no better way to forget about your worries that to help someone else with theirs. When you take the focus off yourself, and give your attention to helping people, your attitude will change dramatically. This tip not only includes helping friends and family, but also volunteering to help those in need that you may not know. When you give of yourself, you will receive tenfold in return.

4. TAKE A BREAK

There are times when the only solution is to get away from it all. If you know that you are in a negative mood, or have been in low spirits for some time, take a break. It could be just what you need. Taking a break can vary from a short trip to a vacation. A walk around the neighborhood can also work wonders for your mood and attitude.

5. TALK WITH A POSITIVE FRIEND

Talking things out can help you see the good in a bad situation. Call a friend and tell them about your problem, or just chat about any topic that comes to you. This is a very therapeutic and effective cure to a rough day.

6. LIFE IS SHORT

One thing to always remember is that life is short. The worst thing would be to look back on your days wishing you could have been happier. Now is the time to take a good look at your attitude and make the necessary improvements. Days, weeks, months and years have a way of rushing by. Do not let them pass while you are in a negative mood about life. Look back with no regrets, only happy memories.

7. PEOPLE HAVE DONE MORE WITH LESS

A common cause for a poor attitude is the feeling that you are in a situation that is just too hard to deal with. People have done more with less. Many people from all over the world have overcome obstacles, solved problems, and maintained a positive attitude through the most trying of times. If they can do it, so can you.The power of a positive attitude is always within your reach. You simply have to extend your hand and grab it. Use the tips above to gain a great attitude, and to make your life happier, healthier, and wealthier.

Posted By Suresh Vanjara