Choosing To Be Positive
The next time you are thirsty, hold up a glass of water in front of you before you drink from it, is it half-full or is it half-empty?
This is a decision that is entirely yours to make. It is also a decision that reflects your general outlook on life.
Your thoughts and how you react to external events are the only things in life you have direct control over. You cannot control certain situations, and you cannot control how other people behave, but you can control how you react to these events.
I once spoke to a high level manager who told a group of us, in no uncertain terms, that if you want to achieve anything in life and that glass is half-empty, have a nice day, but you’re not going to achieve much.
There are always two sides to any situation, to any event, and to any person.
Focus on the negative in these circumstances and you will not feel great about who you are and what you’re doing. You will always be expecting bad things to happen, and inevitably they will, because that is what your focus is on.
However, if you focus on the positive in everything, by seeking the lesson each mistake has to teach you, and the growth that occurs through overcoming difficulties, you will attract more positive situations into your life.
When you say things like “I don’t want to be ill,” or “I don’t want to forget something” your focus is on the negative aspects of the situation, even if you want a positive outcome. In these situations you are focusing on the words “ill” and “forget,” both of which have negative connotations. Instead, focus on wanting to be healthy and remembering that something.
You can change your focus by controlling the information you receive. Rather than reading about or watching negative news items, read or watch motivational material. This will instantly put you into a positive mood and you will begin to focus on the positives of life.
Cutout pictures of the things you want, or write them down, and place them around your house or your desk so that you are constantly reminded of what you want, rather than what you do not want. This can also be accomplished with positive quotes or sayings; put them everywhere and when you come across one of them, say it out loud to yourself.
By choosing to focus on the positives, you will be choosing to think positively, and once you think positively you will begin to take positive actions in your life.
So, are you feeling thirsty? Go grab a glass of water, and answer the question; is it half-full or is it half-empty?
Simon Lim is a motivational writer and the creator of Rubama.com, where you can find more free articles and courses that will inspire you and motivate you to achieve your goals. Sign-up now for the free and exclusive 7-day course, ‘Unleash The Greatness Within’, by visiting http://www.rubama.com
