In order
to counter adversity,
the first thing to do is to replace negative thoughts with positive ones.
That’s easier said than done! Changing
ones attitude takes effort. A major roadblock to change
is procrastination laced
with all sorts of excuses.
You will have to take affirmative action, and you will have to
take it now! It begins by your saying,
“I will do these five things every day, and I will start today:
I will
write down an affirmation (a
positive quote). Each time a negative thought flashes, I will replace it with
the affirmation of the day.
I will
take care to groom myself
and look my best.
I
will cheerful and
spread cheer. I will return every greeting with a smile.
I will
give my best to whatever I am doing and expect the best results from
my efforts.”
When you brood over the past you spend your energy in fruitless
activity and get distracted. Replacing negations with affirmations is an
effective way of changing your attitude. By repeating an affirmation again and
again, it becomes implanted in the subconscious,
and becomes a strong motivator to
positive action. It is a good idea to pin up your daily affirmation prominently
in your work area, so that you can read it often. Also, all round affirmation
will happen only when you look at yourself in the best light. When you look in
the mirror, you must see a smart, well-groomed individual who can take on the
world. It is this that affirms you personality,
when you step out. Feeling good about yourself will make you cheerful and more
enthused about your work/ calling.
So, even before you start thinking out your strategy to counter
the adversity, start taking steps to get into a positive mental framework.
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