That is fantastic Bernard. Spending time with positive people will lift you up quickly. It’s hard to be negative in a room full of positivity. I know you’ll achieve more and be happier in the process.

Really good point Nick. It is hard not to get sucked in to the negativity of others. Walking away is sometimes the only thing we can do. Unfortunately I don’t think many people realize their negativity is impacting their life in a way where they are losing out on valuable relationships.

Oh man Jonathan – that is huge. Yes, a good friend who is positive but realistic can make all the difference in the world. If you have those people in your life do not let them go. Those are the people who will help you grow and prosper. I pray for more of those kind of people in my life.

That’s so right Joe. When we take a step back and observe our thought life we can take control of what we focus on. Those bad attitudes have a way of sneaking in when we don’t want them around. I love your last line – “I just let it go.” Words of wisdom. Thanks.

Great post with some very useful ideas. I really like your suggestion of keeping a gratitude journal. It can be very easy to focus on the negatives in our lives.
Keeping the journal can help shift our focus to the overlooked positives
we experience but don’t appreciate because of our attitude.

I’ve developed the habit of watching my thoughts and letting go of those thoughts that don’t serve me. Sometimes a bad attitude can sneak in when I’m not looking, but once I notice how I’m thinking, I just let it go.

Joe

It is really a great question Alana. I think it’s healthy to realize how good we have it even if we’re not completely satisfied with our work at the moment. I also think that’s why it’s so important to be investing in all the other areas of life and not just work (even though I think work is pretty important.) I know you are doing just that and are on your way to higher levels of success in all areas of your life.

“What does this experience make possible?”

Recently I’ve been aware of jobs that other people do on a daily basis – things that would be even less of a good fit for me than my current job – this has made me thankful to realize that the grass really isn’t always greener on the other side. To be aware of some of the things other people do day in and day out, make me thankful for where I am now. This is not to say I won’t look for a better fit, but it helps to realize that where I am fits better than other jobs may.