Attitude.....the tell all!

Ok, I think the picture says it all but, being me, I will elaborate.

None of us like to be around someone with a bad attitude. Why? They depressing, infuriating, make us miserable and can be contagious if we're aren't careful.

Now for whoever that was that just said they never have had a bad attitude.....PLEASE! You may think you never had, but a quick survey of those who have to be around you at work, school, home, etc. would prove enlightening.....maybe shocking. I don't suggest you try this.

Cause and Effect!

Now we could get into all the things that can cause a "bad" attitude, but lets face it, we already know them. What I want to explore is it's effect a bad attitude can have.

at-ti-tude

A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something,

typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior.

Have you ever done something like take an exam, head to work, start a relationship and say to yourself "this isn't going to go well"? That's attitude. You have already set in your thinking/feelings....I'm gonna fail this exam....this is gonna be a long day at work....all my relationships fail, why would this one be any different. Then to top it off, that very attitude shows it's ugly self through your actions, expressions and words. Your attitude is telling your business all over the place.

Now here's the good news! 

You can change your attitude and a positive attitude does make a difference. 

Lets use our three same examples. I can pass this exam. I'm going to do my best at work to make it better. This could be the relationship I've been waiting my whole life for. Don't you feel better!

The most important attitude (see definition above again) we need to keep in check is our attitude about our self. "I am a terrific person who's worth loving and can do all kinds of things." There's something you should tell yourself in the mirror in the morning. When your attitude about you is where it should be, people will see it! Your attitude will be saying "I love me". So let's see some attitude people!