Posts Tagged ‘Attitude’

One of the questions I’ve been asked  a lot recently is, Fahad, How do you maintain a positive attitude?

Well the truth of the matter is, it takes practice until it becomes a habit!
Developing a positive attitude therefore is not accomlished by reading one book or going to one seminar or listening to something inspiring.

It takes a conceited daily effort to reprogram your mind to be more positive.
From a young age, as soon as we are able to understand things, we’re bombarded with messages. These messages. These messages shape our beliefs and our perceptions. It’s a sad fact then that the average child here’s messages like “No”, “You can’t do that”, “Don’t be silly” etc far more than words of encouragement like “YES!” “You have got what it takes to be the best” and other positively affirming statements.

As we go to school, get exposed to media (Television is a major culprit in programming peoples minds with a negative disposition), News, and negative role models, our attitudes are firmly routed in the ideas that if it can go wrong, it probably will.

There are however, a percentage of the population (albeit a small percentage) who have a different view on the way their world works. Through positive affirmations, surrounding themselves with empowering people and empowering messages and CHOOSING to filter out any harmful, negative messages from their conscious mind before it enters their subconscious. They develop a positive attitude. Rather than looking at the glass half empty, they see it as half full (Or as I say, A glass that needs filling regardless!)

Here are some tips to help you maintain a positive attitude:

1. Take time daily for your own personal development by spending time reading a positive book, listening to a positive audio or film. I personally Read for at least 20 minutes a day from a positive book and in my car, Have a personal development CD in. I also watch High Definition Entertaining tools on the iLearning Global website

2. Practice an attitude of gratitude. When you wake up in the morning be grateful for being given another day. Take some time out thanking the universe or god (your religious of spiritual beliefs are none of my business so just be grateful to whomever you feel fit) for all the good in your life.

3. Be solution focused, not problem focused. We all have issues and obstacles to deal with on a daily basis. This is a fact of life. But it’s not what happens to us that determines our outcomes, it’s how we decide to react. Too many people dwell on the problem and wonder why things aren’t getting better. It’s when you focus on the solution when you feel empowered and make a difference to the situation.

4. Keep the end in mind. A wise man once said, Focus on where you are going to, not on what you’re going through. In other words. Always keep sight of the objective and what you want… focus on the reason why you’ve set out to achieve your goals. If your reason why is strong enough, the obstacles become nothing more then minor speed bumps on the road to your goals.

5. Practice Positive affirmations. One of the best ways to overcome limiting beliefs is the daily practice of repeating positive affirmations to yourself. Positive affirmations are statements written in the present tense that positively reinforce to yourself, anything you wish to enforce! For example. If you want a more positive attitude, you could say to yourself everyday, 3 times a day “I am a positive person, I only look for the good in all situations and I am grateful for all experiences that come into my life for I learn from them and achieve greatness as a result” -
Notice that it’s written as though it’s already happening!

6. Limit your time around negative influencers. This one sounds hard but it really isn’t. You can CHOOSE what you put into your mind so why not CHOOSE positive stuff? Whilst it might sound pretty radical to cut out all negative influencers, you only need to reduce your time watching things like soap operas, news broadcasts, gossiping and hanging around with people who complain and moan most of the time. If you’re around loved ones who love to talk trash or negative, turn the conversation around onto positive notes.

There are many resources on Positive affirmations and I shall be posting articles in the future on them.

finally, one more bonus tip (I love over delivering!) - Meditation is a great way to quiet the mind and focus!

In closing, i’ll share one of my favourite Zig Ziglar quotes with you!

“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing - that’s why we recommend it daily.”

Until next time, Keep Shining!

Fahad x