Your Attitude = Your Success

No doubt about it, the last few weeks have been tumultuous for the US economy and its citizens. The mainstream news is primarily filled with negative outlooks and interviews with naysayers. Being bombarded with this type of information can wear us down, suck us into thinking the worst, and ultimately lead us off track from accomplishing our goals. Staying the course you’ve set for yourself and holding fast to your dreams is still possible, regardless of what others say. Make a conscious decision to ensure that the last quarter of the year brings you the success you planned on. Here are some ideas:

Associate with positive uplifting people (Author Jack Canfield says you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with)
Take a break from the news: turn off the TV and avoid negative internet headlines and articles
Search out information that focuses on good things (I enjoy the San Diego Transcript’s electronic version, San Diego Source www.sddt.com, which focuses on the successes of area companies)
Create a support or mastermind group based on prosperity that meets regularly to discuss the positive side of finances and how to improve yours
Concentrate on honing a skill that will make you more valuable to your company and serve you well in the future
Take breaks during the workday to refresh and re-energize; take hours or days off to regroup
Fill your conversation with optimism and enthusiasm and encourage the same in your co-workers
Note your accomplishments and point out those of others
Make time to talk with a child– notice their excitement and ability to enjoy the present moment
And as Eric Butterworth says in his book Spiritual Economics, “Refuse to indulge in casual conversation about the bad economy, the high cost of living or about anything you really do not want to say “yes” to. Keep your thoughts centered in the ideas of abundance, sufficiency, and well-being.”

Yes, recent financial shenanigans and impending solutions may affect us directly; however, we get to choose how we look at the situation. By consciously choosing to put into practice some of the ideas above, plus any number of others, you are taking control of your thoughts, your career, your life. Continue heading for success!

Please post your comments and thoughts about keeping your career on track during economic uncertainties.