Attitude – How does it affect your business?

This week I want to focus on a series of questions. Some may be business while others may relate to personal goals and life. As you ponder these questions, take a breath, remove distractions and be completely honest with yourself. If the answer is “I don’t know or I can’t’ – keep focused on the question until those thoughts go away and you can find an answer. Stay with the question until you can answer it – it may just pop up when you least expect it.

The final step? Take any action necessary when you do get the answer.

The first one is about attitude.

How can/does your attitude affect your business?

I know for me – attitude is everything. Is it because I am a Capricorn? A mom? Self-absorbed?

If I am having a frustrating day – the attitude can really affect how I perform my tasks. I tend to procrastinate – a lot! Thus, nothing gets done, I get further behind, and the attitude gets worse.

If I am having a totally awesome day – the complete opposite! I focus, pay attention to detail, am proactive, and more! How do we create more of these days?

I think the trick is to change the focus of my attitude, if I find it negative. Focus on what you are not – “I am not lazy.” “I am not incompetent.” “I am not reactive.” Then focus on what you want – “I want to finish my calls.” “I want to get the teleclasses posted.” I want to solve a client’s problem with a unique solution.”

I think the mind switches to a more proactive and energetic force.

Other ideas – talk a break, take the goofy dog for a walk, call a friend for a quick boost, read a book for a while, or do anything that switches your brain and attitude.

How does attitude affect your abilities and business?