Why It ’s Important to Choose Your Attitude

“The remarkable thing is, we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day.” – Charles R. Swindoll For those who think that today is like every other day, perhaps dreading what’s on the agenda or wishing the day was over for any number of reasons, I have an interesting perspective to share. What you do every day when you wake up is so much more than a boring routine. Indeed, how you prepare yourself for the day shapes your experiences. That preparation involves choice. And, it’s all about choosing your attitude. You Choose Your Attitude You might not think about it, but you make the choice as soon as you get up how you’ll embrace the day. It’s all in the attitude you decide to adopt. That’s right. You choose your attitude. It doesn’t choose you. Suppose you know you’ve got a big problem you know you must deal with? Or you’re still recuperating from an illness, surgery or accident? What if you’re still dealing with one of the numerous stages of grief? How can choosing your attitude help you in these troubling circumstances? The truth is that everyone must navigate difficult times, pick themselves up and tackle challenges head-on. You can allow yourself to feel defeated before you begin, or make the decision to proceed with hope and give whatever the task, project or situation you must grapple with your best efforts. Expectations, Desires, Plans This holds true as well for expectations, desires, and much-anticipated plans. Su...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Motivation and Inspiration Self-Help Attitude Intention Optimism Pessimism Positivity Source Type: blogs