FOOD FOR THOUGHT: BY ROSLYN ROZBRUCH (AS I SEE IT)
A few months ago, my friend and bookkeeper, Barbara, was helping me close the books. Michael came into the room and, for whatever reason, he was in a bad mood. When he left, Barbara made a mention of it, and I ran down a list of items that could have possibly explained his surly mood. I finally said, “Oh, and he quit smoking several weeks ago.” She replied, “Well, that’s the real reason for his mood.” Most likely Barbara was right. Smoking is one of the hardest habits to kick, and I’m sure it played a role in his attitude that day. But it got me thinking, for the most part I would say that I am a happy person with a good
attitude. More things bother Michael than me; like cars driving slowly on the freeway, people not using their turn signals, and long lines to get through TSA. Oh, those bother you too? Here’s the thing: Even though I have a positive outlook by nature, it doesn’t always happen naturally. A lot of the time, it requires a conscious effort on my part. A conscious effort is in play when we decide to add an exercise routine to our schedule and then decide what that workout will be. It’s in play when we decide what our careers will be, from figuring out what classes we need to take as well as the money and time we’ll invest to reach those goals. It’s in play for our personal lives when we decide the type of person we want to marry, when we will do it, and how many children, if any, we want. Somehow, when it comes to having a positive attitude, we sometimes take for granted that a good mood is just going to happen, or that something needs to happen in our day for it to happen. But just like it’s easier to watch TV than go to the gym, and post on Facebook than do marketing for your business, it’s easier to complain about everything out there in the world than be happy. Oh sure, good moods can happen spontaneously, but to have one most of the time requires a conscious effort just like everything else in life.
Even if you start your day with meditation and set your intention for it, that might not be enough. A good attitude is about mindset, what you believe to be true and your perception of what is happening around you. For example, when I start my day, not only do I set my intention of what I want it to be, but I also ask for strength to handle the challenges I will come up against during the day. I can start my day off good, but life happens, and when something goes sideways, I don’t want my mood to go with it. Don’t expect a perfect day; instead be conscious that you want a good day and it will be good even if something goes wacky in it. Moods are like sleep patterns: They go in waves. So, even if you’re aware, know something is likely to annoy you during the day, just don’t let your mind run amok with negative thoughts like the bulls running through the streets of Pamplona. Let’s face it, some days are crummy, and when that happens, it’s okay to feel lousy. It’s okay to acknowledge a bad day. Every day isn’t going to be your best day ever, and every moment isn’t
going to be filled with bliss. But if you make a conscious effort to have a positive attitude when you start your day, the chances of you having it are higher than just hoping it will happen. –Roslyn Rozbruch
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