Attitude Adjustment 101

What is an attitude adjustment? That’s a good question. What do you think? I think it is dissatisfaction with your status quo or “stinkin thinkin’” that leads to action so that dark days become sunnier.

A good attitude verse a bad attitude

• Positive                Negative
• Active                   Passive
• Realistic                Cynical
• Clear                      Unreflective
• Motivated           Unmotivated
• Focused               Scattered
• Prudence            Impulsive
• Self aware           Delusional

Steps to fixing the “stinkin’ thinkin’

1. Awareness of yourself
   1. If you need help, ask for it. A professional therapist is worth the cost. They can help you probe your blind spots.
   2. Try Brian Tracy’s 20 answers to the question “How do I improve my attitude?” Take a piece of paper, write numbers 1 to 20 on the left and then come up with 20 answers. The first few are easy, then… well worth the time. I have found this method of reflection very helpful over the years to help me solve all kinds of dilemmas.
2. Peer group
   1. We are who we hang with. Ouch. You know what to do? See therapist sentence above if you lack the courage.

All the best.
David