A pessimist sees the glass as half empty and an optimist sees the glass as half full.
So which one are you? Your thoughts are very powerful and whether you're aware of it or not, they don't just affect your attitude but they can also affect others around you.
I'd like to ask you to do me a favor.
I want you to listen to your thoughts and notice what thoughts fill your head? Are they positive, or negative? Suppose you're walking down the street with these thoughts.
Do you think others would be able to tell you what's on your mind? Although people won't be able to tell exactly what you're thinking, there's more than a good chance that they'll know how you're feeling.
Since your attitude is simply a reflection of your thoughts, your attitude can also affect your appearance, health and overall well being.
Others can notice this by your body language, your expressions, and even by the manner in which you dress.
The type of attitude you possess depends on you; it can be either positive or negative, the choice is yours.
To a large extent your attitude is shaped by where you focus your thoughts.
You have thousands of thoughts every day; some you dwell upon while others you immediately release.
Let's say you're driving along, you see an accident up ahead and traffic slows to a standstill.
Where does your focus go? Are you annoyed because you just know some jerk driver probably caused the accident and now you're going to be late getting home? You could think about what a beautiful day it is and how you'll have an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors a little longer or get caught up on your audio book.
You might also be thinking of how thankful you are that you weren't involved in the accident.
Do you see the difference in where your focus lies? When you go about your day, do you encounter inconsiderate idiots or do you meet thoughtful, interesting people? If you are looking for idiots, then you will surely find them.
If you are expecting to meet wonderful people, you will surely find them.
It all depends on your focus.
Are you looking for the good or are you looking for the bad? Much can be gained from a positive attitude.
Studies have shown that a positive attitude promotes better health.
Those with this kind of attitude also have more friends.
If you have a positive outlook, you will attract positive people and positive attributes.
Likewise, negative attracts negative.
When you choose to focus on the positive you will project a positive self-image.
If you practice self-love and acceptance, this has a contagious effect on others.
On the other hand, focusing on the negative has the opposite effect.
So, carrying a negative attitude has a twofold drawback.
You feel bad about yourself, and you make others feel bad about themselves.
If you're not already doing so, practice focusing on the positive and see what kind of results you attract.
See the glass as half full instead of half empty.
When you're ready to kick it up a notch and really start thinking outside the box, use visualization to see the glass as completely full! Obstacles that may have once seemed like mountains are now just bumps in the road.
So which one are you? Your thoughts are very powerful and whether you're aware of it or not, they don't just affect your attitude but they can also affect others around you.
I'd like to ask you to do me a favor.
I want you to listen to your thoughts and notice what thoughts fill your head? Are they positive, or negative? Suppose you're walking down the street with these thoughts.
Do you think others would be able to tell you what's on your mind? Although people won't be able to tell exactly what you're thinking, there's more than a good chance that they'll know how you're feeling.
Since your attitude is simply a reflection of your thoughts, your attitude can also affect your appearance, health and overall well being.
Others can notice this by your body language, your expressions, and even by the manner in which you dress.
The type of attitude you possess depends on you; it can be either positive or negative, the choice is yours.
To a large extent your attitude is shaped by where you focus your thoughts.
You have thousands of thoughts every day; some you dwell upon while others you immediately release.
Let's say you're driving along, you see an accident up ahead and traffic slows to a standstill.
Where does your focus go? Are you annoyed because you just know some jerk driver probably caused the accident and now you're going to be late getting home? You could think about what a beautiful day it is and how you'll have an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors a little longer or get caught up on your audio book.
You might also be thinking of how thankful you are that you weren't involved in the accident.
Do you see the difference in where your focus lies? When you go about your day, do you encounter inconsiderate idiots or do you meet thoughtful, interesting people? If you are looking for idiots, then you will surely find them.
If you are expecting to meet wonderful people, you will surely find them.
It all depends on your focus.
Are you looking for the good or are you looking for the bad? Much can be gained from a positive attitude.
Studies have shown that a positive attitude promotes better health.
Those with this kind of attitude also have more friends.
If you have a positive outlook, you will attract positive people and positive attributes.
Likewise, negative attracts negative.
When you choose to focus on the positive you will project a positive self-image.
If you practice self-love and acceptance, this has a contagious effect on others.
On the other hand, focusing on the negative has the opposite effect.
So, carrying a negative attitude has a twofold drawback.
You feel bad about yourself, and you make others feel bad about themselves.
If you're not already doing so, practice focusing on the positive and see what kind of results you attract.
See the glass as half full instead of half empty.
When you're ready to kick it up a notch and really start thinking outside the box, use visualization to see the glass as completely full! Obstacles that may have once seemed like mountains are now just bumps in the road.