Tag: Attitude

Live Your Potential

“I want to live my life to its fullest potential. I want to embrace my own purpose, however large or small it may be. I want to find my own Nehru moments and take positive steps toward becoming the person I am meant to be. The journey will undoubtedly be a winding one, filled with surprises and setbacks as well as gifts. But I’m ready to embrace it fully, wherever it may take me.”

― Mallika Chopra, Living with Intent: My Somewhat Messy Journey to Purpose, Peace, and Joy

         To truly live means to give your all and hold nothing back. It means figuring out who you are and what your purpose is. It means not settling into a mediocre existence when you were destined for an extraordinary life. And the incredible thing is that what direction your life takes is up to you. You have the choice to simply exist or to truly embrace life and learn what it means to live.

Starting Over

“Starting over is an acceptance of a past we can’t change, an unrelenting conviction that the future can be different, and the stubborn wisdom to use the past to make the future what the past was not.”

― Craig D. Lounsbrough

        Life is all about learning that you can’t change the past and that it’s okay to start over, to try again. For your past is meant to be a way to learn and grow so that you don’t repeat the same mistakes.

Focus on the Solution

“Don’t dwell on what went wrong. Instead, focus on what to do next. Spend your energies on moving forward toward finding the answer.”

–  Denis Waitley

        Focusing on every mistake and bad event in your life will not make things better or fix the problem; rather, it will keep you stuck in the past and in the same situation.  To truly move forward, you must focus instead on the next steps and what can realistically be done to get through your situation.  Never forget that life is all about forward trajectory and motion, so don’t let life’s everyday problems derail you.

Work Hard

“If you really believe in what you’re doing, work hard, take nothing personally and if something blocks one route, find another. Never give up.”

― Laurie Notaro

          There is always more than one path to a destination. And in life, you will learn that you may have to change directions several times before reaching your destination. Sometimes the path you travel may be smooth, while at other times it may be extremely rough. The key is to never give up. Just work hard and try a new direction when one route is blocked. And most importantly, have faith for you will find your way.

Do It for You

“There IS a better future for you! Get rid of that negative and defeated attitude. Stop tearing yourself down and learn to build yourself up. Speak positively about yourself. If you’re not satisfied with who you are and where you’re at in your life, have the courage to make a change and be a person that you can be proud of. Change can be scary, but change for the better is very rewarding in the end. You can do it! Do it for YOU.”

― Stephanie Lahart

          Do it for you. You and you alone are in charge of the person you become and the future you create. And at any moment, you can make the decision to change the path you’re on if you’re unhappy. There is no one stopping you from living the life you crave except for you. So, choose to greet each day with a positive attitude and with the courage to live your truth.

Strive to Thrive

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”

– Maya Angelou

           There’s more to life than simply getting through each day. You aren’t meant to go through life just existing. No, life is about being present and engaged in every moment. It’s about finding joy in the journey, rain or shine.

Defeat is a Choice

“Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional.”

― Roger Crawford

          In this life, you will undoubtedly face many obstacles and roadblocks that will push you to your limits. This is out of your control. However, whether you choose to succumb to life’s challenges and give up is a choice that is completely within your control. So choose not to let life defeat you, for you are strong enough to weather any storm life throws at you.

Make Progress

“Do you want to make progress? If so, then take each problem not as a challenging rival, but as an encouraging friend of yours, who is helping you to arrive at your ultimate destination.”

― Sri Chinmoy, The Jewels of Happiness: Inspiration and Wisdom to Guide Your Life-Journey

            In order to move forward, you must embrace each obstacle and roadblock as a stepping stone to grow, learn, and overcome. You are only ever as stuck as you allow yourself to be.

More Smiling

“More smiling, less worrying. More compassion, less judgment. More blessed, less stressed. More love, less hate.”

― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

           The key to happiness in this life isn’t some complicated formula. It’s very simple, focus on enjoying the small moments that bring joy everyday, whether it’s taking a moment to feel the sun warm your cheek. It’s all about how you choose to view life. So, why not choose to view it with a smile.

No Regrets

“I don’t do regrets. Regrets are pointless. It’s too late for regrets. You’ve already done it, haven’t you? You’ve lived your life. No point wishing you could change it.”

― Lemmy Kilmister

         What’s done is done. There’s no point in wasting energy regretting things that are in your past and can’t be changed. It does no one any good, least of all you. So, instead focus on creating a future that you are proud of and make better choices going forward.