- Have an attitude of gratitude – or as the Bible puts it “give thanks… in everything”.
- Share your stories – testimonies of good things and cautionary tales of bad things, the key is to communicate with others.
- Forgive – it’s good for you. Unforgiveness hurts you, not the person you’re mad at.
- Be a better listener – we have 2 ears and 1 mouth; ‘nough said.
- Turn envy and jealousy into energy – don’t stew when others succeed; think, if they can so can I, and go for it!
- Smile more, frown less – you’ll have happier wrinkles!
- Exercise, eat a healthy diet and take Vitamin D.
- Be a positive forward thinker – it’s a matter of attitude and focus; it gets easier with practice so make a fresh start every day.
- Stop blaming others – accountability and taking personal responsibility are marks of good character.
- Understand that the past is not a blueprint for the future – Eleanor Roosevelt said “whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right”. Learn from past mistakes and move on.
The 10 habits were on a slideshow on The Huffington Post, October 24, 2013 online edition. I have tried to share via Twitter, but either it can’t be done or I don’t know how to do it.
The additional comments are mine 🙂
I am sharing this with others who may find it a challenge at times to see the glass as half full. Be blessed!