How To Change The Way You Think

Our attitude towards life greatly affects the outcome of our actions. If we think positively, there's a huge chance we can breeze through life easier. Problems are not viewed as stumbling blocks, but rather as small tests of character and patience. Challenges are seen as ways to train one to be stronger and more appreciative of success. Attitude is everything.

But not all people think this way. Most people see problems as problems - robbing them of opportunities to enjoy life. Challenges are perceived by some as ways to prevent one from achieving their goals and dreams. Life becomes so hard for these negative people - and as time goes on, this trait even becomes more of a barricade. But one does not have to remain negative all his life. There are ways to change the way this attitude. Try the following tips and slowly see the world of opportunities open up to you…

STEP OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE.
Your comfort zone is that small circle you insist on occupying. Yu live and breathe in he confines of this zone, and refuse any form of change. Well, you're never going to change your views about life if you insist on living that way you used to. Go out and discover the things beyond your realm. If you have been doing the same boring things day in and day out, then that's a clear sign that the change you're waiting for will never arrive at your doorstep - you need to go out and find it! Getting out of your comfort zone entails taking risks. You have to be ready to take chances.

If you've been longing for that dream job in the city, you'll never get it unless you go down from the mountains. Push yourself, try new activities. Once you set out on the path, you will discover the wide realm of possibilities ripe for the picking.

TRY MEETING NEW PEOPLE.
If you keep on associating with the same like-minded people all your life, you fall into the trap of "thinking as a group." You become scared to try new things, for fear of alienation or ridicule. Remember tip number 1? You must be ready to take risks - part of this is learning and being ready for failure or disappointment. If you are in a group, unless one forward-thinking member leads the entire group into some ground-breaking adventures, then you'll never get out of your comfort zone, and you'll never meet new people. But don't burn bridges and get rid of the old people in your life. Just open your life to new ideas.

New people bring a new perspective to your life. They may influence you for the better, although some of them may also bring you misery. The trick is being able to distinguish the wrong attitude from the right attitude.

BE AWARE OF WHO YOU ARE - AND DON'T BE IN DENIAL.
Well, it's difficult to change someone who thinks that there's nothing that must be changed in him. Reality check - everyone needs to change something, because no one is perfect. You must acknowledge that you have a negative attitude for you to accept and realize that you need to change. Get rid of your outdated concepts of how a person must act.

Decades ago, it was unthinkable to go against your family's wishes - no matter what age you are. Nowadays, people are encouraged to be themselves, to be the best they can be, without the restrictions set by clan, religion, race or age. The first step one must take after leaving his comfort zone, and meeting new (helpful) people is to acknowledge the existence of things worth changing, and only after this can one change.

DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY, AND DO DIFFERENT THINGS.
You can never change your perspective if you will insist on doing the same things the same way. Where is the change in that? Don't be stagnant. Explore new activities, or rediscover old activities and do them differently. Change or revamp everything if you think it's necessary.

CONVINCE YOURSELF THAT YOU WILL AND YOU CAN CHANGE.
This is the power of positive affirmation. Some people think that the best way to change one's attitude is by constantly re-aligning your thoughts towards a more positive way of life. Repeat it to yourself again and again "I will chang, I can change, Life is good " Try this and discover that your perspective really will change..

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Michael Griffiths is the CEO and Founder of Secrets Of A Super Life, providing individuals with personal development strategies to increase their purpose, passion, happiness and life fulfilment. For your free life success pack please visit http://www.mysuperlifetoday.com

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