In working around many individuals all day in the real estate industry you come across a wide range of personalities and temperaments. I wondered in general why some are happy-go-lucky while others can have such a dour look on the face at times?
Studies have been done in the area and they say like a thermostat we reach a natural level of happiness from birth but that only accounts for about half of how we are. The other half of our happiness is more in our control. About 10% is directly from our circumstances while another 40% is determined by our habitual thoughts, feelings, words, and actions.
In other words, MUCH of how happy we are is controllable by us. I've heard the phrase happiness is an INSIDE job. Noting this, it is a great reminder to all of us that
ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING !!!
Have you ever looked at the geezers with dour looks on their faces? Ever wonder why they complain so much? And then you see another... happy (jolly is the word that comes to mind). Which do you want to be?
I'm going for jolly.
Gary, no doubt about it! I see agents complaining that others are "lucky, when in fact the others are just more positive and keep putting one foot in front of the other...happily
Colleen
It's easier to be negative and pessimistic. It takes a stronger person to stay positive and see the good in tings.
Lu: Habits are where it is at. Good ones to develop. Have a great year too.
Julie: Soar with the eagles they say!
Leesa: They say with kids, they need to hang out with the "right" friends too. Very important.
Adam: So true. You have to work through the circumstances.
Charles: Very true.
Lane: Life's too short for frowns.
Jill: I want to build airplanes not worry about them falling out of the sky.
Colleen: Those who complain about others with luck just don't want to work hard.
Jody: Whining just comes natural to some.
Not only is it in our control.... but 40% is due to HABITUAL attitude. Habit! Start doing it intentionally and over time... it becomes a habit.... both positive and negative.
As usual.... Gary...excellent point!
Carole: Wow, that old misery loves company gang. Get away from them you are right!
Martin: They say it takes about three weeks of repeated effort to make a habit, then you can cruise. Just 21 days and you are on auto pilot.
Gary this is very true.
Have a great day!
Roberta: Great observation that attitude makes things shift.
Richard: Make your day a great one.
Gary, it's completely true. And I agree with some of the other members commenting here in that attitude is contagious. Run away from those who are always negative and seek the company of those who share a positive vision of the world. Keep on smiling!
Hi Gary,
What a great message, you are so right attitude is everything! :)