Excelling in any part of life depends greatly on your attitude towards it and the way you think about it. The attitude of the Olympic athletes is a good example. They brim with confidence, already seeing themselves on the rostrum – even before they’ve competed.
A positive outlook on life and its problems is a key in conquering problems or obstacles that might come your way. If you think about a piece of work or an upcoming test as a huge mountain that you have to cross, chances are that you will indeed find it hard because your mind constantly tells you how difficult it will be.
Often we work ourselves up about a presentation or a social function that we have to attend, only to tell ourselves afterwards, “Now that really wasn’t so bad”. If only we had a positive attitude beforehand, just imagine how many sleepless nights and ulcers we could have avoided!
People who have a positive outlook on life are also known to be healthier than pessimistic people. Our mind is so powerful that it can actually poison the rest of our body as well.
No matter how you look at life, problems and hurdles will come your way, so rather keep a positive outlook. Instead of looking at an obstacle as a problem, see it as a challenge, devise a plan of action and you will overcome it, often with a smile.
Source
Women’s Life, 2008