Positive Mental Attitude
The three parts of the body to consider when discussing health are physical, chemical and mental. We know the importance of our physical well being. Without our chemical well being we could not digest our food and fight illness. However, we rarely consider our mental well being when searching for better health. We are not talking about Alzheimer’s disease or schizophrenia. We are talking about the things we say and do each day that hurts us, our families and friends. Below are some things to consider that will help you cope with the stress and strain of everyday life.
Life is 80:10:10
If you are a genuinely good and honest person you will find life to be 80:10:10. This means no matter what you do, or how you act, 80% of the people you meet will like you, 10% will think you are okay, and 10% will not like you. Even though the majority of people like us, human nature is such that we tend to put more emphasis on the negative 10% than we do on the positive 90%. When someone expresses a dislike for us, we feel hurt and may try to get them to like us. We forget the 90% who think we are great. So the next time something negative happens, just say, 80:10:10 and forget about it. It is not worth the worry.
Smile & Don’t Worry
Do not waste time worrying about things you can not control. About 95% of all the things we worry about never happen, and the 5% that do, are never as bad as we thought they would be. In the meantime, we spend days, weeks, months and even years of our lives worrying about things that never happen. If you can do something to make a difference, then do it. If you can not change the outcome, then forget about it and do not worry. What will happen, will happen, so make the changes needed, put it out of your mind and let it pass.
And This Too Shall Pass
Think about the worst thing that has ever happened to you. Did you live through it? Of course you did, otherwise you would not be here. When something terrible is happening, we think life is over and we will never be the same again. Later, when we look back, we realize it was not as bas as we though it was. Then we get to the point when we rarely think about it and life is back to normal. You have never been in a situation that you have not lived through. When things seem bad, just remember, And This Too Shall Pass!
Only Compare You, With You
We have a tendency to compare ourselves with other people, which is not a healthy thing to do. Everyone has different talents and capabilities. The only person you should compare yourself with is you. Base your improvements on your history. Realize that no two people are able to accomplish the same amount of work in the same amount of time. The important thing is that you do the best you can do at everything you do. If you are doing your best, and someone else is able to achieve more that you, that is okay. Everyone can not be a genius, a world class athlete of a famous artist, but you can be just like them if you are doing your best and taking pride in what you do.
Don’t Beat Yourself Up
Would you intentionally hit yourself with a hammer? Of course not, it would hurt. We would never do anything to physical hurt ourselves. Yet we do it mentally all the time. We tend to put ourselves down by saying, “I’m stupid,” “I can’t do anything right,” “Nobody likes me,” and so on. We mentally start to believe it. Then we set ourselves up to fail before we begin. In essence, you become your worst enemy. Stop putting yourself down become your own best friend. If you do not have confidence and believe in yourself, neither will anyone else. Remember, you are what you think you are. If you thing negative about yourself, then that is what you will become. If you thing great about yourself, then you will be great. You are your own destiny. Take control of your life and fulfill your dreams.
Holding A Grudge Is Not Healthy
Did you know that many times when you are mad at someone, they do not even know you are mad? We spend lots of time being angry, hateful or bitter and no one knows if but you. In the meantime, the person we are upset with is going on with life totally unaware of your hostility. The only person you are hurting with all your negative thoughts is you. IF you perceive someone has done your wrong, talk to them about it. They probably do not even know they upset you. Get it out of your system and let it go. Do not be a harbor for negativity. Holding a grudge only hurts you.
