Life is 90% attitude

What is extremely important when it comes to changing any aspect of your life?  For some, that might be quitting smoking.  For others, it may be losing weight, changing careers or leaving a bad relationship.

ATTITUDE!

That’s right.  I learned something awhile back that’s changed my perspective on virtually every aspect of life.  Maybe you’ve heard the saying as well.

“Life is 90% attitude.”

The viewpoint goes something like this.  There are things in our life that we can control.  There are things in our life that we can’t control.  What we can control in either situation is how we perceive the situation.  Is it good or bad?  Postive or negative?

I think a lot of our perception of what we deem a bad situation stems way back to when we were children.  So many of us have or had authoritarian parents who used a strict discipline system for child-rearing that focused more on the negative than the positive.

When we did something great, we probably received some kudos, kisses and “ad-a-boys.”  However, that positive reinforcement didn’t last nearly as long as the one-hour lecture on why we should have received a better grade.

I don’t know, maybe your house was different.  The point is this.  We were geared toward thinking that mistakes were bad.  In fact, mistakes are imperative for growth.  When we make a mistake, we have the opportunity to learn and grow from the experience IF that’s how we choose to perceive the situation.

So, back to the attitude is 90% statement…

If life is 90% attitude, then it’s imperative to strive for a positive attitude.  How can we do this?  For one, look at life’s disappointments or mistakes as opportunities rather than negative things.  What did you learn?  What did you take with you?  Where can you go with it now?

Another way to encourage a positive attitude is to quit stressing over the little things.  I know this is hard to do, but you’ll find it extremely liberating if you are able to set aside the little annoyances in life such as heavy traffic or a rainy day when you’d planned an outdoor activity.  Go with the flow!

And last but not least, look at problems as though they were merely “situations.”  Don’t attach yourself so much to every difficulty.  Look at it more pragmatically and figure out a way to work through it.  “This too shall pass” could be your new attitude.

Think now for a minute how all of this might change your outlook on quitting smoking.

1.  You’ve merely made a mistake by smoking.  Learn, grow and move forward.

2.  Don’t sweat the small stuff!  Smoking has become so entwined in your life that you may be worrying and wondering how you’ll enjoy your coffee or glass of wine without your cigarette.  You’ll find other ways!

3.  This too shall pass…. those nic fits only last a short, short time.  With a little help from Ciga Cease, you’ll get through it!  I promise!

I hope this information helped you as much as it helped me years ago!

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I had been smoking for thirty-six years until I was diagnosed with Emphysema, I had no choice I had to quit, My Story is about how I managed to go from more than a pack a day to an EX in less than 30 days