Soar to Success April 2020

By Jack Klemeyer H ave you ever had one of those mornings… you wake up late and your car won’t start? You call your best friend to give you a ride to work, but he doesn’t answer his phone. Slightly panicked, you call your boss to let her know your predicament, only to hear‚ “Figure out your problem soon, since we need you here at work.” What do you do when you awaken to find negative things, reoccurring in your life? How does it affect you? If you’re like many people, you probably feel that the world is tumbling down on your shoulders. At least, at those times, when the yogurt hits the fan, it certainly seems true. What do you think would have happened instead if you woke up that morning and said, “I have the power and today is going to be the best day of my life!” This affirmative statement alone canmake your day godifferently. I’mnot talking about any kind of superpower or supernatural power to stop Power of the Mind The things fromoccurring. I’m talking about howwe respond to seemingly unsettling situations. It’s been proven, if we develop a powerful, positive state of mind as a matter of habit, we are more prepared for those crappy days. Our positive attitude allows us to better navigate the many obstacles that we encounter in our lives. By developing a positive attitude at the onset, we can take control of our lives despite the negative occurrences that inevitably interrupt our planned day. Apositivemindwill prepare us to respondmore resourcefully, which will mitigate the impact when an unplanned or negative situation attempts to move in and slow our pace. Despite the problems that arise, a positive thinker will stay in control of his or her life regardless of those unforeseen occurrences. By developing a positive mind, with a positive attitude, we experience growth and enhancement of ourselves. Developing a positive attitude moves us to become more