Attitude Check! 5 Ways to Improve your Attitude NOW
Makasha Dorsey hit the nail on the head with this one! Before you leave your computer to take on work and life…check yourself at the door and make an attitude upgrade.
Have you ever been told you have a bad attitude? I have. While I was not sure if the person’s assessment of me was correct-I’d never been told that-I did take some time to ponder over the criticism.
What causes one to have a bad attitude? Can it be fixed? How can I guarantee that I will always project a good attitude?
What I found is that there are a myriad of things which causes us to have poor attitudes: the lack of money, too much stress, too little time for self-I could go on but you get the picture.
Below are a few, well five, ways to improve your attitude:
Do Something for Yourself
It sounds selfish, huh? The truth of the matter is you cannot effectively care for others unless you take care of yourself first. Think about it. On an airplane, the flight attendants direct us to place our mask on first and then assist the person sitting next to us. If you are suffocating you will not be adequate in your assessment of your neighbor’s or family’s needs.
Meditate
Meditation is directly related to “Do Something for Yourself”. According to Project Meditation.org persons who meditate “production of the stress hormone Cortisol is greatly decreased, thus making it possible for those people to deal with stress better when it occurs.”
Learn How to Say No
This is difficult for many moms. But, being overextended can cause animosity towards friends and loved ones. If you decide to do something for someone, do it out of the kindness of your heart and not because you feel pressured.
Sweat the Small Stuff
“Wouldn’t that stress me out?” you ask. It could IF done the wrong way. The right way to sweat the small stuff is to determine why the little things bother you. In many cases, arguments over who left the cabinet door open or the top off the toothpaste stem from other areas of hurt, anger, or disappointment.
Be Grateful
Showing an attitude of gratitude at difficult times is challenging. However, I Thessalonians 5:16-18 says, “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” If you pray fervently for a thankful heart you can live a life filled with joy.
I am still unsure if I have a bad attitude but I am praying about it. In the meantime, I am going to continue to implement these 5 Ways to Improve MY Attitude.
How do you keep your attitude in check?
Makaha Dorsey is a successful author and publisher. Visit her at www.MakashaDorsey.com
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