Attitude is a Choice!

The other day I really got to thinking about how people respond when asked, “How are you?”.

This is kind of a question we ask out of proper etiquette, but do you really listen to the response you get? I’m good, I’m well, I’m alright, I’m okay and I’m here are all pretty common answers. It’s pretty rare that someone answers totally honest that they are having the worst day or the best day or a great day, right? They just kinda answer and move about their business.

Here is something I observed recently (because I really do listen when I ask you how you are doing!): I get A LOT of I’m okay and alright or I’m here (consistently and from the same people!).

I am no longer taking that as an answer so you may need to think about an adjustment.

You CAN’T just be Eeyore all the time! If you answer that way, then that’s how you’ll act. Do you REALLY just want to be okay all the time?

When someone asks me how I am doing, I always (and will always) say excellent, stupendous, super, amazing, wonderful, ducky….something insanely positive because that’s how I want to feel and act.

I strongly believe attitude is a choice and it starts with how you think you’re doing. Your attitude effects SO many aspects of life. It effects everyone around you. It effects your motivation, your actions, your results….everything.

Words mean something and they effect you so don’t be an Eeyore, be a Baby Roo!!!

-Coach Meagan