Attitudes

"It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect it's successful outcome."
-William James

So many times whatever attitude one has determines how one's day goes. We hear this however today for me has been just one of those days. I started it off on the right foot with the best attitude and BAM! I've been having a great day so far and I fully intend to keep it that way. And as this day ends have to say mission accomplished :-).

Now I know that attempting to always have a good attitude no matter what is hard. And I'm not saying that you should feign a good attitude in hopes of having a better day, because if you do that it won't happen. Your attitude has to be genuine and from there you will reap the joyful rewards.

This isn't easy to do and I remember a request from one of my friends to change my outlook on life. That friend was indeed correct in that I should change; however to do so one needs time. But once that change is achieved, let me tell you it is soo worth the effort and you'll immediately begin to feel the effects as will the ones around you.

Some friendly advice for those of you reading.
Don't be discouraged by the attitudes around you.

You define who YOU are.

Everyone has bad days so don't be discouraged of days when you're down. Just don't make them commonplace. 

There is always HOPE. Always.

Oh and on a final note, smile. Not a fake one, but a real, genuine smile. A real smile consists of you smiling not only with your mouth but with tus ojos. You'll be pleasantly surprised by what happens when people see a true smile.