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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 Make Today
Matter program is a series of steps over thirty days 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.
And as always,
don't forget to
start your day with a heartfelt: "Something great is
going to
happen today... I can't wait to see what it is!"
And
when ending
your day ask yourself: "What is one more thing I can do
to
make today matter?
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