Thoughts and Behavior

 Our thoughts have influence over our attitude and behaviors.   We have all heard from time to time “think positive” and “things will look different”.  For some people it is easier said then done. 

Human beings have different styles of interpreting situations, some people make a mistake and learn to do it better or more efficiently the next time around.  While others make a mistake and they are devastated by it. 

 What is you style? 

Are you one of those who are easily overwhelmed?  If so, I suggest paying attention to your self-talk.  Change your inner dialogue to a more positive one and you will be surprised at how quickly it changes your attitude and behavior. 

People are quick to praise or condemn behavior.  It is important to realize that before we do something there is a process that we go through in our mind.  We look at the situation and we talk to ourselves.  Based on the belief that we have on the unconscious level, we interpret a situation either positive or negative.  People that have a positive interpretation are more motivated to take action.  They know how to proceed, if they don’t know they ask people that have the knowledge and formulate a strategy to move forward to get the desired results. 

Attitude Governs Everything

The way we look at the situation determines the outcome. 

Socrates showing his class a half glass of water asks, “Is the glass half full or half empty?”  Some of the students said that the glass is half full; others replied that it is half-empty.  Socrates responds, “The amount of water is the same.  It is pretty clear that if one looks at the situation with positive attitude, the brain will begin to look for a solution and find more creative ways to do the task.  It has been said that in life, 90% is attitude and 10% is what happens to us.  Attitude determines the altitude!  How far we go in life depends on how we are able to adapt.  Flexibility of behavior is a requirement in this fast changing world.  

“It is not the strongest of the species that will survive, nor the most intelligent, but who is the most responsive to change.”   – Charles Darwin

When The Economy Turns Down

The way to stay visible in tough economic times is to make ones-self more valuable. Develop the skills that would make you resourceful, persistent and positive.

In today’s world people need skills for: leadership, persuasion, motivation, coaching, positive attitude, creativity and innovation. Even the most educated people are discovering that they need to sharpen their skills, in order to take their performance to the next level.

Some people think that they prevent problems by worrying about the future. Others prepare for the future. I have found, in all the years of experience working with people that, worries make people become fearful and then they get more uptight. They think they’re the only one struggling. When we decide to change, not only do we realize that other people have similar issues, we also start to look at the situation differently. Look at the opportunities around us.

Do you know how to stay resourceful and motivated? Obviously, it is easy when things are going well.
Here are the steps that you can follow to ensure great results:

· Stop wasting energy on worries
· Focus on your outcome
· Remember your qualities (it will keep you resourceful)
· Learn to read people with precision
· Develop listening skills to identify what is really important to people.
· Ask the right questions for clarity
· Identify leverage points
· Get a Coach if you need help

How are you tuning up your skills? Where should you start?
I recommend you start by examining your behavior, attitude and your thoughts. Your thoughts affect your realities. Positive thoughts create positive experiences. While negative thoughts create negative experiences. If one makes a habit to have positive thoughts then positive emotions become a natural state of being. This can change your whole life. Whatever you focus on, you create.

See yourself as being friendly, confident and helpful to everybody. This is a healthy habit to get into. People that follow these strategies are successful no matter what the economy does.

Self Confidence

Do you need more confidence? How does a lack of confidence affect your life, your decision making, your actions, and therefore, your results?

Is there a box around your life? Frustrations, fears, and disappointments exist within that box, caused by limiting beliefs. Outside that box are confidence, self esteem, happiness and fulfillment that you have been looking for. Success Strategies and Anna Russo will provide the environment for you to get there.

• Discover the steps that make you confident.
• Let go of fears and limitations.
• Recognize and change self-imposed limiting beliefs.
• Discover how you can see yourself more valuable.
• Learn how to appreciate who you are.
• Experience a new confidence level for living a pleasant and productive life.

How Well Do You Communicate

Are you frustrated with the results that you are getting?  Would you like to do something about it?  What we do in life is determined by how we communicate with ourselves and others.  In our model of the world, the quality of our life is determined by how we communicate.  What we picture and say to ourselves will determine how we feel.  We have within us all the resources necessary to be successful communicators.

We all produce two forms of communication from which the experience of our lives is generated.

1. Internal conversations are those things we picture, say and feel within.
2. External conversations are our words, tonalities, facial expressions, postures, and physical actions.

For many people, if they are talking with someone they disagree with they will shut them out.  They go inside themselves while the other person is talking lookingfor something to come back with.  In turn, they are not hearing the message you are sending.  Not a good strategy in a personal or business relationship.

How to Manage the Stress in This Economy

Are you feeling challenged in today’s market?  Is the job situation and the slowing economy getting the best of you?  Through out our life we have ups and downs.  Sometimes we go through periods or situations that are bizarre to say the least.  When individuals feel that they can’t control what is going on they experience fear, almost panic.

Motivation

Companies often try to motivate their employees by using negative reinforcement as their primary strategy. They use fear of punishment as the prime motivator. This technique may work in the short term but will fail in the longer term. Sooner or later companies will have employees who work in fear but will eventually reject the company.

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My name is Anna Russo. I am Certified as a Life Coach, NLP Master Trainer, and Hypnotherapist. I am also the author of the book, Connecting With Resistant Teenagers, 10 Proven Steps. I have been working with individuals and businesses for over 25 years.

I started this blog because I love what I do. I find it very rewarding helping individuals grow and transform their lives. I have helped many individuals as well as companies achieve the outcomes they want whether they double their money, improve relationships, work well as part of a team or build confidence and self-esteem.

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