The Power of Attitude: Jessica's "Daily Affirmation"

Many of you may have already seen this adorable video clip circulating on UTube and Facebook. Yes, she is adorable. Yes, she is precocious. Yes, little Jessica has an amazing amount of energy, but more importantly she has a positive attitude about her own life.


How do we as adults recapture that youthful exuberance, that infectious joy and zest for life?

Happiness is a choice. Each day, just as you put on your socks and shoes before leaving the house, you also choose what attitude you will be wearing that day. Choosing a positive attitude can be difficult at times, especially when life is not going as smoothly as planned. Creating an attitude of happiness takes some work. Here are three easy ways to begin your own attitude adjustment:

1.  Surround yourself with happy people.  Attitude is contagious. If you are surrounding yourself with negativity, it will be difficult to maintain a positive attitude.

2.  Spend some time every day doing something that feeds your spirit.  When you fill your life with things that uplift your spirit happiness is sure to follow. Take time to pray, to paint, to read, to walk, to dance, to sing, to relax in a bubble bath, to garden. It doesn't matter what the activity is, so long as it is enjoyable for you.

3. Learn to say "No". There is always so much that needs to be done. There are so many good causes in the world that need help. But, when you fill your schedule to overflowing life becomes stressful. Practice say no to offers to help when you don't have the time.  Look over your current schedule and see if there is anything that you can eliminate or delegate from your schedule. Free up some time for you to be able to breathe.

Begin cultivating your attitude of happiness and like Jessica soon you will be able to look in the mirror and say "I love my life".