Many of us know when our attitude tanks but feel helpless to change. Here are some techniques that I have found helpful:
Garbage in, garbage out. As any technology nerd can tell you, if you load contaminated data into a computer, the resulting reports will be garbage. Your computer (brain) works the same way. Your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs will be based on the data you enter. Do you read, watch, and listen to the best that is out there? Or waste precious hours watching mindless TV and violent media. For clear productive thinking read fine literature, spend time listening to music, and challenge yourself to learn more.
Sleep on it. Pay special attention to what you do in the evening before going to bed. This is actually a great time for learning and attitude rejuvenation. A recent study in the July 3rd issue of Neuron, showed that people who trained on a new skill or task and then slept a good night’s sleep were 20% more effective than those who trained in the morning and tested later. Positive brain action tends to continue while we sleep. Evening is a good time for reading motivational and positive thinking books and information.
Garbage in, garbage out. As any technology nerd can tell you, if you load contaminated data into a computer, the resulting reports will be garbage. Your computer (brain) works the same way. Your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs will be based on the data you enter. Do you read, watch, and listen to the best that is out there? Or waste precious hours watching mindless TV and violent media. For clear productive thinking read fine literature, spend time listening to music, and challenge yourself to learn more.
Sleep on it. Pay special attention to what you do in the evening before going to bed. This is actually a great time for learning and attitude rejuvenation. A recent study in the July 3rd issue of Neuron, showed that people who trained on a new skill or task and then slept a good night’s sleep were 20% more effective than those who trained in the morning and tested later. Positive brain action tends to continue while we sleep. Evening is a good time for reading motivational and positive thinking books and information.