Into 2011 we find ourselves frazzled from the holidays and actually glad to get back into routine. A fresh year and a fresh start. The possibilities of this year should get you very excited. Unpredictability can certainly throw us off course but it can also turn our lives around to where we want to be. A saying I heard recently made me think. 'If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans'...'But if you REALLY want to crack him up laughing, tell him HOW you intend to do it'.
I am all for goal setting. I believe it is the most important mind petrol we can put in our tank. It gives us direction, motivation and sets in motion the realisation of our dreams... and then, in turn, our reality. Just keep in mind though, despite the most concrete and best laid plans, things happen along the way that you may not be ready for. Some disguise themselves and huge problems and changes that, in the end, turn out to be all for the best. Other things can come along just when you hit rock bottom (of course, the only way is up then anyway right?). These things not only give you the sign that makes you realise 'everything is going to be ok' but they also keep you on track when you are about to brake, pull over, get out and walk away.
So this year, don't worry about all the potential problems that could arise. Remember, 90% of the things we worry about never happen. Just think and focus on the possibilities and live with the mindset that knows, and will recognise, all the amazing opportunities and circumstances that come along.
To get what you want out of life, create the habit of a positive attitude and enjoy watching the success and happiness that comes your way.
6 Steps to a Positive Life
1. Take passionate action towards living your life. Remember, passion and positive attitude are contagious so you are likely to attract some like minded people who surround you and keep you sailing along with a smile.
2. Remember small, positive daily habits compound every day which eventually lead you to the life you live. Read 'The Compound Effect' by Darren Hardy (www.thecompoundeffect.com) and learn how to achieve the big goals you want and can achieve by dissolving the overwhelming feeling of so much to make happen.
3. Believe that each moment is perfect regardless of its outcome. Remember, everything happens for a reason AND in perfect timing. Good can come from everything, no matter how bad it may be at the time. Keep strong, gain strength and use it to become even more determined! Do you really think that life will cruise along without any hiccups ever? If you look at who you are, the bumps along the way have helped you grow as a person more than all the times we simply sat and ate ice cream and played on the beach!
4. Be grateful. Just practice this. Next time life seems to be crumbling down around your ears, stop. Count at least five things you are grateful for and feel your energy change straight away. It could be something as simply as your good eyesight, your dog, your ability to drive a car, maybe that million dollars you won in lotto last week.....seriously, even be grateful for all the things that are about to happen. Just because you haven't 'lived them' yet, know that they ARE coming!
5. Keep a sense of humour. Learn to laugh and this will create a positive attitude. Don't take life too seriously. It can become exhausting. Most things are a matter of perspective so confide in a friend that will get mad with you, cry with you then get the funny movie and chocolate out for you. Life is short and stress will make you unwell (causing more bumps on the road). You'll be so much more attractive with a sense of humour and the ability to laugh away any unhappy or awkward moments. Like all positive dispositions, the people around you will appreciate it too!
6. Life is not what you do, it's who you are. It's not what happens to us, it's how we respond to each situation. Your life is a blank page and you hold the pen. Doesn't that make you smile? All those blank pages to write? Just remember, most importantly, to get those coloured crayons out every now and again and play!
