I don’t know if it’s the holidays that having me thinking about all the great reasons to stay positive or if it’s just perseverance at work in my own head.
No matter I thought that with only a few days left until Christmas I’d share the 10 things that seem to help me the most.
1. I expect something amazing to happen each day. I look for it and call it out when I see it. It might be something as simple as the interaction with TSA as I went through security today. The lady checking ID’s was awesome. She cared about what she was doing. She was incredibly nice to everyone. I told her so. I’m telling you, it made me feel great!
2. I try to see challenge as opportunity. When something looks too hard it’s easy to want to quit. Sometimes I take that path; but most of the time I dig in and find a way to win! That feels great and is a big attitude booster.
3. I think about my children. I know this one doesn’t work for those of you who don’t have children but for me it’s huge. If ever I’m down on me I think of how amazing my grown up children; are and I know that my husband and I must be pretty good people!
4. I work. There’s no substitute for just getting after the task at hand. I find that a lousy attitude can be overcome with a successful sales call. You can’t have that call if you don’t get out the door or pick up the phone. Just do it.
5. I eat chips and queso. Okay, I know that’s not the best idea but sometimes nothing else will do.
6. I ask for help. It’s unbelievable how effective this one is. I forget that I have a ton of wonderful people in my life that are interested in helping me. By the way, if you are reading this newsletter I want you to know that at the heart of everything we do – is the FACT that we want to help you. Never hesitate to ask me for help. I mean it!
7. I take a nap. I’m not very good at this one; and my attitude or spirit has to be at an all time low to invoke this attitude enhancer. When this happens I find that turning off the phone, turning out the lights, and turning down the covers is a great remedy for starting over. It may be 10 minutes or 2 hours but it usually works.
8. Laugh. I love comedy. I splurged and got satellite radio this year. Embarrassingly enough “blue collar comedy” is my favorite. I don’t know if that stuff is even funny in the north. You just can’t believe that most of that stuff can be true. But I’m from Arkansas and have cousins that prove out every story that they tell. I guess laughing at yourself is a great mood booster!
9. Music. Music sets a great tone. If you need something to pump you up call my friends at Control Play or Bowling Music Network and they will fix you up.
10. Do something for someone else expecting nothing in return. You see, I don’t really think attitude has as much to do with your head as it does your heart. When your behavior reflects the good things that are in your heart then the attitude or mood that you carry in your head must follow.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all.
What things do you do to stay up in a down economy – and what keeps your glass half full? Let us know in the comments section below!
