"Changing The Way You Act ……To Change The Way You Feel"  

 by: Dan Preston

(c) Dan Preston - All rights reserved

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No matter how big or small, throughout our lives we are faced
with various situations that require us to make decisions on
how to react.

Not only can our decisions affect the people around us, but
how we react and view the obstacles we face day to day can
greatly influence how good we feel about ourselves.

Its time to stomp your foot and decide from now on that you
will try to only focus on the good and divert your attention
from the bad.


1) Influence By Others – If you allow yourself to be
negatively criticized or believe the bad things people may
say about you, then you have allowed yourself to become
controlled by what they think.

If you’re on the receiving end of some flak or are the
subject matter of some gossip, just remember that no matter
what anybody says, you are special in many ways that they
are unable to comprehend.

2) Think Success – By altering your thinking into believing
in your self and that you will be successful is what you
need to do before a change for the better can occur.

3) Move Outside Your Comfort Zone – The only way you will
excel in life is by going beyond your normal routines and by
reaching for your goals.

By striving for and obtaining the goals you have set, you
will feel good about yourself, will have grown, and will
feel the need to accomplish bigger and better things in
life.

4) Laugh - Take time out of your daily schedule to read
something funny, view a funny movie, or spend a night out
with some friends. By laughing you are actually doing
something healthy and positive, which can be a great way to
relieve stress also.

5) Don’t Fear Failure – Take pride in what you do and be
sure to put forth the best attempt you can.

No matter who you are we all fail at some point. If you
look at each failure as a learning experience then the fear
of failure should never be a concern.

Also by facing your fears you will soon learn that there
really is no need to fear anything whatsoever.

6) Help Others – One of the best ways to lift your spirits
and feel good is by helping those in need. No matter how
big or small we’ve all needed help at one time or another
and as good as it feels to receive help, by giving back the
favor you will experience a feeling of goodness about a deed
well done.

7) Be Grateful – Whether talking about family, friends,
food, shelter or health, no matter where you are in life you
have things to be grateful for.

Keep from looking at the things you don’t or wish you did
have, but look at the things that you do have instead and be
thankful for those things.

8) Don’t Be Negative – Dwelling on negative things only
brings more negativity into your life.

We all possess the strength to change our attitude from
negative to positive and by doing so you will be a much
happier person.

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