3 Ways to Foster a Positive Attitude In today’s society, we are faced with tragic stories and upsetting information, no matter where we turn. This can quickly lead us to a negative mindset where we believe things can’t be fixed and will only get worse, so it’s even more write a few things you are thankful for each day.
Over time, that thought process will seep into your daily life. SURROUND YOURSELF WITH POSITIVE PEOPLE. The people we associate
important now to establish a positive mindset. Though it might be easier to bury your head in the sand, fostering positivity in your life will provide you with many benefits.
But doing so is easier said than done. If you’re unsure where to begin, try out some of these methods to help you get started.
FOCUS ON THE SILVER LINING. When something bad or unfortunate happens, we are quick to think about the negatives and how they will impact us in the future. Instead, we should be searching for a silver lining. You can find a positive in any situation, but you’ll have to put in the effort to flip your perspective. KEEP A GRATITUDE JOURNAL. When we think about gratitude and thankfulness, our minds usually think about Thanksgiving. But we don’t need to wait for a special day to show gratitude. Things happen to us every day that we should be grateful for. If you’re struggling to acknowledge your blessings, keep a gratitude journal and
with play a huge role in our mental well-being. If you’re constantly around people who put you down or tell you that you can’t accomplish certain things, you will feel worse about yourself — or even believe them. You need to block the negative people from your life and surround yourself with those who think optimistically. Establishing a positive mindset in today’s world may be difficult, but it is not impossible if you develop a strategy and follow through with it.
LEADERSHIP AND MARTIAL ARTS GO HAND IN HAND
Martial arts are more than learning the technique and competing. Being a great teammate and martial artist requires the same qualities as a great leader does. On the surface, it may seem like just physical activity, but our program teaches valuable lessons that apply to all areas of your life. Here are a few qualities that martial arts teach that apply to leadership as well. SELF-DISCIPLINE Students are taught the value of doing what’s right — even if no one is watching. At first, you may not get the proper technique down, but practice and dedication to training helps you improve and accomplish your goals. Likewise, you may have a challenging project or assignment in school or work, but with the right mindset and self- discipline, you can overcome anything that stands in your way. ACCEPTING A LOSS During a competition or practice, you may get caught in a submission and forced to tap out. But losing doesn’t mean failure — it’s only a failure if you don’t learn anything from it. Martial arts teach that accepting a loss is more beneficial than creating excuses for it. In life, things aren’t always going to go your way, and that’s okay. However, you must learn how to move on from these instances and improve
your practice. With our training, you will learn how to view a loss as a win because significant takeaways can improve your way of life.
RESPECT Respect is a fundamental value taught in martial arts from the first time a student steps onto the mat. Students must honor and show kindness to their fellow students. We are a team, and we build each other up. If you don’t think you can master a certain skill, you have a supportive team behind you to encourage you. This experience will help you in everyday life, because you’ll learn to be a good teammate, coworker, spouse, friend, and parent. Leadership and martial arts go hand in hand. The traits you learn every time you step foot on the mat will help you become a better athlete and member of society. Even if you don’t take on a major leadership role, you can be a leader in your own life. So, show up to class at Team Tooke today to become a better leader for tomorrow!
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