We all have a choice! We may not be able to control everything that happens to us, but we are able to control how we choose to respond to it. Now, let’s face it- it is not always easy to be positive 100% of the time, which is why I have a saying: “Erase & Replace!” Whenever the itty bitty committee in your head starts talking negatively, STOP, erase the negative and replace with a positive. It may take a little training in the beginning but the results are well worth it.

Developing a positive mindset can not only help you look forward to going in to the office each day, but it can also make you more productive and successful. If you come home every night and are stressed or simply not motivated, implementing a few easy changes in your attitude can help alleviate those feelings. To help you regain some excitement about your work, I have put together some of the most common ways in which a positive mindset can help you.

• Motivation – Thinking positive is one of the primary keys to becoming more motivated. If you find yourself thinking negatively about a particular project or task, you will convince yourself that it cannot be done. However, when you become more positive you will notice that your level of motivation has increased. This leads to you becoming more motivated and encouraged that you can complete the task.
• Self-Esteem – When you begin to think more positively you become more optimistic and can find the positive in different situations. You will soon begin to develop a can do attitude which will lead to an increased self-image. In order to be successful in business and life, you need to believe in yourself and your abilities.
• Less Stress – A positive mindset can lead to a lower stress level, which is something that we can all benefit from. When you create a balance in your life, you will begin to notice that the little things simply do not matter as much as they used to. When you adopt a positive overall attitude, you will experience less stress and learn how to deal with situations in a positive manner.
• Exceed Your Expectations – When you develop a positive mindset, you will notice that you are more willing to keep trying until you reach your goal. You are less likely to quit simply because you run into an obstacle. Adopting a positive mindset will give you the belief in yourself that you previously chose to ignore. When this happens, you will soon notice that you are accomplishing more than you imagined and nothing is out of your reach.

Your mindset can make or break you! How solid is yours??