During childhood,we form attitudes that last a lifetime.Undoubtedly,it would be a lot easier and better to have acquired a positive attitude during our formative years.Does that mean if we acquire a negative attitude,whether by design or by default,we are stuck with it?Of course not.Can we change?Yes.Is it easy?Absolutely not.How do you build and maintain a positive attitude? Become aware of the principles that build a positive attitude.....Desire to be positive.....Cultivate the discipline to practice those principles.As adults,regardless of our environment,education and experience,who is responsible for our attitude?We are.We have to accept responsibility for our behaviour and actions.People with negative attitudes will blame the world,their parents,teachers,spouse,the economy and the govt for their failures.You have to get away from the past.Dust yourself off,get back into the mainstream.Put your dreams together and move forward.Thinking of the positive things that are true,honest and good,will put us in a positive state of mind.If we want to build and maintain a positive attitude,we need to consciously practice the following steps: 1)change focus,look for the positive. 2)make a habit of doing it now. 3)develop an attitude of gratitude . 4)get into a continuous education programme. 5)build a positive self esteem. 6)stay away from negative influences...like negative people,rock music,pornography,smoking,drugs and alcohol,negative movies and television and profanity. 7)learn to like the things that need to be done. 8)start your day with a positive.
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