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"Facts
do not cease to exist just because they are
ignored."
~Aldous Huxley
Good morning! When Donna submitted this
quote, I knew it would have to be the subject of
one of our Good Mornings. I think this quote
speaks to one of the core issues many
self-improvement programs miss. We can't "ignore
the facts," as we strive to create a better
life. While positive thinking is a great tool,
if we ignore the facts, we set ourselves up for
disappointment.
That's why the Change Your Life Challenge is 70
days (or steps) versus "5 days to a better
life." We don't ignore what is around us. We
methodically work through the "life clutter"
while maintaining a positive attitude because we
are "taking control." A positive attitude
shouldn't be something we "brainwash" ourselves
to have. A true positive attitude is born when
we take action, take responsibility, and start
regaining control of the many areas of our
lives.
We
can learn a lot by looking at the flipside of
this. If our attitudes aren't positive, then we
can assume that we are either:
1.
trying to brainwash ourselves without dealing
with core issues,
2.
not taking action
3.
not regaining control
4.
ignoring the facts or
5.
not taking responsibility.
Those 5 ingredients are the mixture required for
a lasting, positive outlook.
Some might argue that our outlook relies on
external events. In cases of tragedy, this is
often true. But in our day-to-day stresses and
anxieties, I would disagree. One of my favorite
quotes has always been, "Two men look out the
same prison bars, one sees mud, the other sees
stars." In this example, the external is the
same--but the focus of the two men is different.
Here is another example from my life two weeks
ago. We had a big ice storm here in Wisconsin. I
was excited because I love snow and winter
weather. My friend was bummed because she hates
driving on ice. The external was the same, the
outlook that we shared was different. We control
our outlook.
Your Turn:
Where in your life have you been pushing to have
a good attitude, without taking into account
"the facts?" Which of these 5 areas could you
improve on today?
1.
Not brainwashing yourself into a positive
attitude by ignoring core issues
2.
Taking action
3.
Regaining control
4.
Facing the facts or
5.
Taking responsibility. What is a step you can
take in the next hour in one of those areas?
Your Affirmation:
I am actively regaining control of
every area of my life.
