Published March 29, 2017
I want to let you in on a little secret...It’s actually a big secret that should not be a secret.
Healthy thinking is a skill. Like every skill you possess, the more you do it the better you get.
Sadly, we tend to look at other people and make excuses for ourselves.
“He’s always so happy. He must have been born that way.”
“She has such a great attitude. I never see her upset.”
Maybe he was born that way. We are all born with innate abilities. It’s up to us to ignore or nurture them.
Yes, she does have a great attitude. Maybe she chooses to make the most of every situation.
People like this display the skill of healthy thinking because they choose to.
I know you’re skeptical, so let’s flip it around. Think of the most negative person you know. I bet that person has had a poor attitude for a long time. They have had a lot of practice being negative. If it works for a poor attitude, it’s reasonable to think it works the other way.
How does one develop a healthy attitude? Luckily we’re awash in reminders.
Always look on the bright side of life.
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.
Every cloud has a silver lining.
Ironically, the skill you exhibit focusing on the negative is the same skill you will need to seek out the positives.
What do I mean by that? Find out next Wednesday.
Until then, remember: healthy thinking is a skill, and the more you do it the better you get.
Squeeze in some practice today.
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