{"id":281,"date":"2024-11-01T12:00:07","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T12:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foundmoneyconsultants.com\/?p=281"},"modified":"2024-10-31T14:00:35","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T14:00:35","slug":"improve-your-attitude-improve-your-life-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foundmoneyconsultants.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/01\/improve-your-attitude-improve-your-life-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Improve Your Attitude, Improve Your Life; Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

Improve Your Attitude, Improve Your Life; Part 1<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Our attitude has a profound effect on the quality of our life. Optimism and pessimism create two completely different realities. By taking a few simple steps to adopt a more optimistic and positive attitude, you can enjoy both immediate and long term benefits.\u00a0 Here are some practical steps to help you lead a happier life!<\/p>\n

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  1. Gratitude
    \nAccording to Hans Selye, an expert on stress, gratitude is one of the healthiest of all human emotions.\u00a0 Being grateful exerts a powerful influence on your attitude.\u00a0 Not only does it make you feel better in that moment, but it will shift you towards more positive thinking.\u00a0 One simple technique is twice daily, before you go to bed and before you start your day, say three things out-loud<\/em> that you are thankful for.\u00a0 You should find you not only sleep better but your days will be better too!<\/li>\n
  2. Choose Happiness
    \nAttitude is not about our circumstances or any other outside force. It is a decision we choose.\u00a0 You can see the negatives of a situation or you can look for the positives.\u00a0 See the positives, embrace happiness.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \u201cThe greatest part of our happiness depends on our
    \ndispositions, not our circumstances.\u201d<\/em>
    \n-Martha Washington<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Challenges not Problems.
      \nThere are always going to be hardships that arise in your life.\u00a0 Everyone goes through ‘problems’ at one time or another.\u00a0 The key here is to never call your hardships problems<\/em>, instead call them challenges<\/u><\/em>.\u00a0 The reasoning for this is subconsciously, problems are malicious and send us the message that something is wrong.\u00a0 Challenges, however are an opportunity, or an obstacle to overcome.\u00a0 It does not have the same negative connotations there; it will help you focus on positive things.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      \u201cThe pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The
      \noptimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.\u201d<\/em>
      \n-Winston Churchill<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. View Life as a Journey
        \nLife should be enjoyed; it should be an adventure filled with discovery and wonder. Don’t let fear or anxiety come in the way of your happiness. None of us know what is going to happen in the future. There will be both changes and challenges; don’t be afraid of them, welcome them!\u00a0 Look forward to the new experiences they will bring, and how they will help you grow.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        To be continued (on next month’s issue)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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