TURN YOUR ATTITUDE AROUND ALL THE TIME

I once heard that "attitude determines altitude" which means that you can go as far as you wish--as long as you maintain a positive outlook.  We know that 50% of our happiness comes from our genes and our family upbringing.  Ten percent of our happiness is determined by our circumstances.  Forty percent of our happiness comes from our choice--to be or not.

There are so many things that can happen in the course of a day.  From getting up feeling rested or not-- to the weather we see-- to the breakfast options-- to the commute to work-- to the mood in the workplace...etc. etc. etc.  There are so many points along the way where we can choose to go with the flow and stay positive or get stuck in the unexpected, normal setbacks that happen all the time to everyone.

The good news is that emotions are always shifting.  We cannot live in a constant state of ultimate bliss, nor can we exist in a state of misery and gloom every minute.  As human beings, we are capable of a wide range of emotions, and we are capable of shifting our mindset to choose to be more positive, no matter what is happening.

This is such a critical point to remember during the weight loss process.  Our attitude, mood, feelings and emotions determine how much we are willing to do.  In fact, our attitude does determine our altitude. Cultivating resiliency is but one step in the right direction.  We can choose to "go with the flow."  It will make our lives feel less stressful.  There will be less punishing, less judging and less feeling stuck.  This will also contribute to a more positive outlook.  We can choose to keep going.  It's healthy for our bodies and our minds.

Learning from our mistakes makes sense.  Dwelling on them does not.  As soon as you realize you aren't where you'd like to be, then choose to shift gears.  Shift your mindset too.  You can make small changes.  You can live a happier, fuller life, because you choose it--you want it--and you deserve it.

Spring is the season of awakening... new growth... more activity... more sunlight.  Let's shift along with the seasons.  Let's turn our attitude around so that we see more positive than negative and more perspective than doom and gloom.  Let's get what we really want, one moment at a time.