Posted on: 20 July, 2002
Author: Rhoberta Shaler
Do you have an 'attitude of gratitude'? What is your firstinclination in any situation? Is it to find something toappreciate, or something to criticize?Many folks were raised with constant criticism. ... Do you have an 'attitude of gratitude'? What is your firstinclination in any situation? Is it to find something toappreciate, or something to criticize?Many folks were raised with constant criticism. It seemedthat almost nothing they did was right or good enough. Ifthey got a good grade on a report card, the question was "Whydidn't you get a better one?" That's one way that parentscontrol their children, or, at least, think they do. If thatwas part of your past, you may have to make a concerted effortto not pass that along now. Focus on the positive. Catchothers doing thing right and say so!You've probably heard the saying, 'When life gives you lemons,make lemonade." What do you do when things do not seem toturn out the way you want them to? Do you look for thelearning in the situation, and change your approach? That'sthe best use of energy on your part. Spend little time on thedownsidejust enough to understand the lesson--and move on.Olympic athletes are remarkable in their ability to focus onwhat went right and to see the best in their competition.When they are interviewed they put no one down. Have younoticed that? They speak of the good in their own performancesand those of others. We can learn a lot from these youngfolks. Look where it gets them!Focusing on the good is energy-giving. Remember, gratitude isthe attitude of altitude. Stand tall and appreciate all. Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com