We all have "those" days.. you know the
days when nothing seems to go as they should? When the toilet paper sticks to
your shoe.. You can't find your keys.. The kids won't stop needing something every time you take one foot out the door.. When these days arrive it can be a
sure bet to ruin your whole day.. throw into the mix a quart of anxiety from an
upcoming closing of your new home.. or two cups of stress from the mortgage
company calling wanting to know if your sold the property yet or requesting
payment.. then you find yourself sitting at the table with a slice of warm and
gooey chocolate lava cake. (a lot of us knows what that will make us feel like
30 min later)
Now close your eyes and imagine, being able to
change the negativity to positivity almost within minutes. You would become
more motivated, productive and ready to face the world with a "You've got
a brilliant personality" attitude?? Well it can happen.. it really can.
All it takes is you being able to open a small can of "I'll try" and
following these simple techniques:
1.Become aware of when you are at your best :
Some of us (ie: the wonderful ladies and gents at
Starbucks) are morning people.. they are peppy and energetic first thing in the morning.. Others
maybe more evening or get a second wind at night. Use these cycles of your day
to get the most stuff done. Take on your most difficult tasks at this time
while you have the energy to complete it.
2. Admit no one is perfect.. no not even you!!
Make it your intention that you always do your
best and focus on the service you are giving to others. Convince yourself its
okay to make a mistake on occasion. If you do something wrong or with errors
don't stress over it. The only time you fail is when you fall down and stay
down.
3. Keep in mind you are only 1 person:
If while thinking about your tasks for the day
you find yourself getting overwhelmed.. just take a deep breath and split your
to-do into smaller lists then work one at a time. Focus on the one small goal, not the larger
one. Rome wasn't built in a day honey!!!
4. Remember to use the "stop
technique":
If you find yourself beginning to fall back into
the negative whine, complain and gripping mood again. There is one very you must do... Simply say
"STOP" and switch your focus. It does sound easier than it is.. but
you will get it down with practice. Start off by taking a deep breath and put
in a positive new thought. Don't even consider saying there isn't anything..
because there is.. even if the only thing positive things is when the dog woke
ya up with a slimy wet lick that morning.. (yeah kind of gross but it makes you
laugh.)
5. Bombard yourself with positive messages:
EVERY time you look in the mirror or walk past
one (even in elevator with 10 people around) say positive things about
yourself. ie "I have beautiful eyes", "ohh wee you sure look
like you lost 10 pounds" "look are very pretty today" Even buy a
mirror for your desk so that you can smile when you talk. Its hard to be negative with a smile on your face.
Here's a tip: Avoid the news or newspaper., they
contain so many negative stories, at least one are bound to bring you down.
Stay away from anything or anyone negative if possible. Another rule of thumb..
never never never bring another person down in order to bring yourself up.
I know these tips will be helpful for you to
quickly change to a positive mindset at a moment's notice. Just keep in mind
practice makes perfect!