Attitude and Positive Thinking : Where it gets you

I overslept. I am in such a hurry that I locked my keys inside my room. I am already 30 minutes late. And just when I was about to enter the hospital building, I remember not putting my scrubsuit inside my bag. And now, I have to go back.

Yes, I’ve been in that situation way too many times. I go through my mile-long list of to-dos and just stare at it. Sometimes I feel like I am not getting a grip of this adult life. I am tired, frustrated, and a little bit hangry.

I almost let those emotions determine my day. I flustered and allowed my feelings to flood my mind. That day could have been more horrible than what I felt it already was. I could’ve been moping and wallowing in frustration and anger if I allowed it to be. But, in rather having without choice, I continued to carry out all my tasks for the day.

You may not be able to control every situation and its outcome but you can control your attitude and how you deal with it.

Yes, those things happened, but they didn’t define me. My attitude allowed me to enjoy the day and smile and laugh and throw some jokes even more than the usual.

Attitude is what determines your day. Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. The small things in life don’t need to be worried and stressed about so much. The alarm can be fixed. The keys can be duplicated. The to-dos can get to-done. You can get sleep. You can get some food. You have and you can do so much more than you expect. Your life is great. You just have to allow it to be.

People don’t make you angry - you allow the anger to dwell within you. Circumstances don’t upset you - you allow yourself to get upset. You choose to worry, you choose to criticize, you choose to blame, and you choose to complain. No one else decides this for you.

You can’t be moving up if your thoughts are bringing you down.

If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your way of thinking about it. Redirect your attitude. Remember that life is a gift - do not ruin the contents. Choosing positive thinking provides you with confidence, vibrant health, and true beauty.

Your last day could be tomorrow - choose to live to the fullest each day and live with the attitude you’d want to be remembered for. Remain fixed on the good. See your problems as opportunities. When you keep your face to the sunshine you can’t see the shadows.

You may be going through a lot but the universe has a way of taking care of the good people.

Count your blessings. Look at the blue sky, watch the sunset, go for a good run, have some ice cream and dance or sing whenever you want. Be thankful for your family and friends. Be thankful for food and water. There are people worse off than you.

See the good. Bring out the best in people. Bring out the best in situations. Choose to be kind. Don’t assume. Don’t judge. You can’t control people or circumstances but you can control your attitude. You can think positively and be light to others.

View setbacks as stepping stones. Don’t get frustrated when things don’t go your way. God knows what He’s doing, and He’s placing the right things in your life. When something doesn’t go according to plan, trust that there’s a better one. You are being moved. Believe in that.

Pray for a positive attitude each day. Pray to recognize your blessings and see the good. Pray for others. Pray to have faith.

Smile. Smile at strangers, smile at your friends, smile at a dog, smile when you open a book, smile even if no one’s watching and smile if you really feel like you want to and you need to. It is contagious, not only to other people but to yourself as well. One can feel better with just a smile.

Having the right attitude will fill you with energy and peace. Be a light to those around you without you or anyone noticing it. Redirect your mind. Today is your day if you allow it to be.