“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.”

In the words of Sir Winston Churchill,  “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.”

Could those words be any more appropriate, when it feels that the world is going mad and there is so much frustration and negativity surrounding us? The mainstream media seems to focus on the latest scandal, there is limited clarity around efficacy of covid vaccinations/boosters and lack of data about the latest variant, all which leads to uncertainty and anxiety.

Our attitude to all of this is critical to maintain a mental health equilibrium - it is very easy to fall into a depression or feel very negative about everything.

So let’s focus on maintaining a healthy attitude in our work and home lives.

The first step is to realise that you can change your attitude - we all can.

Recognise all the good things in your life, home and work - I always suggest listing them on paper is a good start. Once you have listed them, acknowledge how grateful / blessed you are to have them in your life.

In order to maintain a positive mental attitude, it might be worth putting them on post it notes around your workstation or in a prominent place where you can see them easily, as a constant reminder of “the good stuff.”

Secondly, remember there are some things we have no control over and therefore are unable to change them, in which case why worry about them. A mantra we use in my home is “can we change it; can we influence it?” If the answer is yes, we deal with it, if the answer is no then we dismiss it, so our frustration does not manifest into anger or any other wasted emotion.

Thirdly, remember “to be present.” What does that mean? It means be in the moment, not the past or constantly trying to see the future. Of course, we can plan for the future, but we also need to know that the best laid plans go awry, so be prepared to be flexible and adapt accordingly.

My best friend has two sayings which help her deal with all the curve balls that life has thrown at her and maybe worth considering, although ‘shhhhhh’ don’t let on I’ve shared them. The first one is “rise above” used particularly when people frustrate her in one way or another and the second saying is “this too will pass”. Both work extremely well for her, for me, “this too will pass” is a great reminder that whatever situation we are in it is just a moment in time.

If you would like to discuss any of the above or would like help to focus on your PMA, then please let me know. I would be happy to offer you an initial  free coaching session or a free career review.

I look forward to hearing from you.