CHANGE YOUR THINKING CHANGE YOUR LIFE
about their work and personal lives. No one wants to spend time
with a negative, pessimistic, complaining person.
Unfortunately, it is easy to slip into the habit of criticizing and
complaining. We are bombarded continuously with negative infor-
mation, from radio, television, newspapers, and magazines and in
our daily interactions with others. It may not be easy to rise above
the flood of negativity that engulfs you, but it is absolutely essen-
tial to do so if you want to keep your spirits up and your mind
clear and positive.
■ RESPOND CONSTRUCTIVELY
TO STRESS
A positive mental attitude can be defined as a constructive response to
stress. It doesn’t mean that, no matter what happens, you are happy
and cheerful all the time. Having a positive mental attitude instead
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