Simple test for whether you have a positive or negative attitude today. Quickly read the next statement and we will start out from there.
OPPORTUNITY IS NOWHERE
So did you read that opportunity is now here or that opportunity is no where? The good news is that is it within your control to change your attitude for tomorrow!
One of the key contributors to a negative mindset is a perceived lack of control. Most of us would like to have more control in different aspects of our lives. There are a couple of simple tips to expand your control.
- Ascertain what is in your control - It is key to know what you control and what you do not control. Once you do, focus on that upon which you have influence.
- Within your control, consider your options and act wisely - Once you have something within your control, you have the ability to choose how you react to situations. For example, it may not be within your control that your boss is always 30 minutes late to your one on one meetings. However, during that 30 minute lag you can choose follow up on some phone conversations or emails even perhaps write up some meeting minutes from a previous meeting.
- Expand your influence or sphere of control - As you focus more upon that which is in your control, you will note that your area of control will slowly expand. As this expands, wisely consider items worth focus and items not worth focus. Expanding the items where the juice is worth the squeeze will just continue the cycle
Now on the attitude, as you focus upon what is within your control, you will start to feel more positive simple due to the fact that you have control.
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