Dear Students,
Here is a formula for you to Positive Life by Chris A. Quilpa....
Do you want to make a positive difference in the world? Have a positive attitude.
An attitude is the state of mind with which you approach a situation.
Here are a couple of examples: Maybe you tell yourself, “I’m going to
get things done today.” (That’s a positive attitude.) Or does this sound
more like you? “Today will be lousy, like yesterday. (That’s a negative
attitude.)
The day might be out of your control, but the only you can control your attitude.
Attitude is so important because it affects how you look, what you
say and what you do; it affects how you feel both physically and
mentally; and it affects how successful you are in achieving your goals.
Do you take a positive attitude toward yourself? Do you try to learn
to recognize that no one has all the answers? Do you try to do a better
job and suggest better ways of doing your work? Do you demonstrate
enthusiasm in whatever you say and do?
Are you willing to grow to prepare yourself for a better job? Are you
willing to welcome change — to experiment, try new ideas and stay
loose? Do you cultivate a sense of humor — not taking yourself too
seriously — getting some fun out of your work?
Likewise, do you have a positive attitude toward others? Are you
sincerely interested in them and their purposes and problems? Do you try
to understand others’ point of view — how they feel and why they feel,
think, look and act as they do?
Are you a good listener who tries to learn something from others? Are
you able to work with them to achieve common goals, and not to
criticize them?
Developing positive attitudes takes time and effort. Here are a few
simple positive attitudes that will make your life fulfilling and your
family happier:
- Keep each other informed. Good communication is the key to a good relationship.
- Try to be punctual. It’s the Golden Rule of time for everybody.
- Try to be cheerful, even if you don’t feel like it. Nobody likes a sourpuss.
- Use polite words like “Please,” “Thank you,” “May I?” and “Do you mind?”
- Try to be helpful. You’ll build friends fast.
- And try to be patient. Some things just necessarily take time to do right. Patience is a virtue.
While negative attitudes make life difficult for everyone, positive
attitudes help everyone get the most out of life. Negative attitudes get
you nowhere, whereas positive attitudes make every day better.
With positive attitudes, your life is more meaningful, problems
easier to handle, goals more attainable, mistakes less disastrous, and
the future more exciting.
Talent is important, and knowledge is essential. But, I believe the
most important key element to success is your state of mind. Whatever
your situation or disposition in life is, success is your attitude!
A positive attitude at work can make your daily routine more
rewarding and enjoyable. You can say, “I’ll do my job as well as I can
so that others can depend on me.”
Why not begin practicing positive thinking to create a positive attitude right now?
Chris A. Quilpa, a retired U.S. Navy veteran, lives in Suffolk. Email him at chris.a.quilpa@gmail.com.
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