My son Bronco started me to think how I measure up on becoming a positive thinker.
First of all, I want to preface this blog by saying .. It's not easy to always be a positive thinker. There will be times and days you will be down. It's inevitable. The mindset is you don't stay down.
There have been role models in my life, who I attribute my optimistic personality. My Father and my Grandfather. They both possessed qualities I thoroughly admired. My Dad always had a joke to tell no matter the circumstance. My Grandpa Brown in his own way always seemed to have a smile on his face. I would be foolish not to be thankful for their examples.
I learned early on from both of them that you give everything or nothing at all. When you have decided to invest time in something, you roll up your sleeves and work until you've finished
Three years ago my in laws family had gathered to camp at their property, at Sunridge. There were tents to be set up, of course. One tent in particular was fast becoming very problematic to set up. I worked on the set up with a family member. This tent was becoming a nightmare to put together. Many people had said not to continue and it was to old of a tent or parts were missing. Well, it wasn't in my nature to give up that easily. I persevered, didn't give up until the tent was completed. It was well after dark, but I finished the task. PERSEVERANCE is key in remaining a positive thinker. You must keep on, keeping on.
There's the next step in becoming a positive thinker. You have to remember to always smile. A smile is super important in being viewed as an optimist. It gets you in the mindset of having a good day, even if you're not aware of it. Funny thing is, you keep that smile on your face and everyone else will start to wonder what it is you're constantly happy about. Look at a mirror, place a small mirror on your work desk, make it the first thing you do in the morning. SMILE!
Next step, SEE THE POSITIVE in everything or anything that you experience. Please don't misunderstand me. This doesn't mean you sugar coat everything to the point you are naive or oblivious to how it really is. Bad things will happen. Some very bad things may happen. You will be better off to find the best and most positive out of the toughest life has dished out. You may have to dig deep to finish this step. We are in control, ultimately, over how we react. We also are the captain of our emotions. This is something you must solidify in your brain. Believe this wholeheartedly! When we are offended or insulted, we have decided that. We will choose to have are feelings hurt or not. BE CHEERFUL.
As I have become wiser, I now know I that my sense of humor has become a huge tool for me. HUMOR has been determined to be a great medicine. If you can make light of some of the harshest times of your life, you will become your master of any disaster. In fact, I have made it a point to watch a funny sit-com on TV or a comedy on DVD or in the cinemas when I'm down. It's great pick me upper. Learn to LAUGH in the least opportunity to giggle.
To remain a positive thinker, you really have surround yourself with like minded people. Think about it ... How are your chances to find the best when you surround yourself with whiners or what I call "Negative Neds or Negative Nellies". Your chances are much slimmer to see your happenings in a positive light when you have a bunch of your friends hammering on the bad stuff. Have "Positive Petes or Positive Patricia" around you.
Lastly, Walk the Talk. Do as you say as well as you can. Your credibility will shoot out the window if you don't practice what you preach. Be a doer, not just a sayer. The only difference between triumph and try, is a little umph.
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