Have you ever noticed that a positive attitude is infectious?
Life is a series of hurdles and unforeseen circumstances. Often, the only aspect we can manage is our response. We shape our destiny daily, and most of the hardships we face can be directly linked to our attitude toward these challenges.
The power to choose how you react to situations lies within you. There’s a unique satisfaction in feeling like you’re in control. If you’re truly committed to releasing negative emotions, such as anger, resentment, and anxiety, as well as physical weight or other changes in your life, it’s time to break free from the easy path and start the journey of transforming your attitude.
Demand more out of life! Start by changing and shaking up your routines. When you change things, you’re rewiring your brain to be happy. Flip that switch and rewrite your story. If you don’t like what you’ve written so far, CHANGE IT! You’re the creator, writer, producer, director, and performer of your one-person show.
Many people come to me for hypnosis, looking for ways to feel happier. That’s because people tend to hold on to stuff, either situations from the past or even what they may currently be going through. How you deal with it is always up to you.
Nelson Mandela was asked while being interviewed if he had any resentment or anger toward the government that had imprisoned him for 27 years, especially since he only received a mere apology when released. His response was, “Anger and resentment held within is as if I’m swallowing poison in the hope that it will hurt them.” Think about it…it’s not hurting them; it’s only hurting you.
I have one regret that I want to share with you. A year after Nelson Mandela became a free man again, I happened to be in downtown La Jolla, California, where I was drawn into a shop I had never been to before. Walking around, I noticed many framed etchings on the walls, some in simple pastels and some in pencil. They didn’t look like drawings I would typically have seen in a gallery, but I was attracted to them for some reason. Then, I noticed the signature and read the post about the artist, the person…
The drawings were from Nelson Mandela, depicting his life while incarcerated. I was surprised to see that none of his etchings depicted any anger. In each picture, he had written an uplifting message even though he was locked away. I regret not buying one of his drawings, as they were for sale. I thought too long, and three weeks later, I returned to that store, and the exhibit was gone.
That is when I learned to seize the moment. Take action, and start today!
Make kindness a habit.
To Your Success,
Peak Performance Coach