Okay, it’s possible this was the fifth time I hit the snooze button (too many hot flashes and not enough sleep!). There is not one thing in the fridge to eat except double AA batteries, and there’s a very strange woman inhabiting my bathroom. Oops! That was me!! I’ve got to do something about that face!

Sound familiar? Then you already know what happens next.

You hit the highway going Mach II with your hair on fire when you realize your gas gauge is now past the empty mark. You give the gauge a hard smack as you glide into the curb. And guess what… you’re only an hour into the day!!

Having had my share of these “days from hell,” I know just how easy it is to let circumstances and people readjust my attitude thermostat.

So, what typically happens after such a glorious beginning? Well, I don’t know about you, but I will probably stuff all the carbs I can down my throat – all the while blaming my “bad day.” My blood sugar will rise, then plummet to new lows, I will growl and hiss at co-workers and friends and there will be no taming this shrew! Please, somebody get her some estrogen and a piece of chocolate!

As the kids say, I am carrying around some really bad “tudes.”

Now, let’s stop the projector, change the reel, sit back in our seats and take a hard look at these reactions and attitudes.

1. Taking it from the top, let’s begin with a question for you: Do you have a personal philosophy? No, not that class you took in school – your philosophy, the way you view life. Stay with me here…

To quote the great Jim Rohn, “Philosophy drives attitude. Attitude drives actions. Actions drive results. Results drive lifestyles.” So, if the results you’ve obtained so far with your health, relationships, career, or finances are less than stellar, maybe a philosophy checkup is in order.

Now most of us, me included, will likely make the big mistake of starting our overhaul with “action.” But, thinking this through, when you put together a lousy attitude and no personal philosophy, how meaningful can any action possibly be?

So, I’ll ask you again: What is your philosophy, or do you even have one? If not, give it some serious thought and write your thoughts down. This will be the driving force that will guide your attitudes and ultimately your life.

2. Now that you’ve established your personal philosophy, time to develop a “YES” attitude. I can hear you asking… “Why can’t I just have a ‘positive’ attitude? And besides, what’s the difference?”

Good question! I admit, they both sound good and you would be right, except… “Yes” is so much more powerful because it assumes that everything will start with “yes” even when it’s “no.”

A “YES” attitude helps you formulate your responses in a more positive form and is more declarative. If you think of yourself as a “YES” person, not only will you be in a more positive frame of mind, but you will assist your mind in bringing about the positive outcome you’re looking for.

Now let’s take that attitude one step further…

3. Have an attitude of celebration! No, this isn’t a call to become a “party animal,” but give yourself the credit you deserve. Rethink the fact that, so often, we only rejoice our major victories rather than the many successful steps we’ve taken to ultimately reach our goal.

How many times have we postponed acknowledging our small accomplishments until we “lose all the weight” or “complete writing the entire novel” we started?

It’s equally important to celebrate the steps that went into making these achievements happen. So, get out there and kick up your heels about losing those first 5 pounds, or completing that first chapter of your novel. After all, you deserve it! And that brings us to the next step…

4. How does your time management attitude stack up? Or, to say it another way, do you know what is really important in your life right now?

I’m sure you know what you should do, whether it’s lose that 20 lbs., exercise more or eat a healthier diet. So, it’s not a lesson in time management that I think is needed as much as a lesson in how you’re spending your time.

Is valuable time being lost to procrastination, poor self-image, fear of rejection or possibly preparation? It is the power of these lessons that allows us to execute the things that in our minds we believe we “don’t have time for” but in reality we are just avoiding. Here’s a change in attitude that brings enormous benefits…

5. Have an attitude of selfishness. Yes, you heard me right, but this does not mean license to whine or manipulate, far from it. It is just a reminder that in order for you to be the BEST you can be for others, you must first be the BEST for yourself.

Maybe you’ve noticed that your husband, children, career or other responsibilities have worked their way into those front positions of your life… leaving you standing at the end of the line, patiently waiting your turn.

Remember, it’s okay to set limits and say “No” to others, you need to indulge yourself on occasion as well as pursue your own goals and dreams. The more that you take care of your own needs, the healthier and stronger you’ll be and the more you’ll be able to achieve as a result.

Remember, you really are #1. Take care of yourself first and everything else will fall into place.

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