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Forget the glass being half full analogy. Odds are, it\u2019s just water in that glass, and while that\u2019s vital to life, I crave a different image. Let\u2019s imagine a Nutella jar. Ahh. Much better. If you unscrew that white lid and reveal a gold foil wrapper still intact it means the jar is completely full. No one has dipped a single spoonful of chocolate-hazelnut goodness from the jar.\u00a0 Most of the time, I open the lid to discover someone has binged on the sweet treat, and the jar is half empty. I have to really work to see the jar as half full.<\/p>\n
Sometimes having a positive outlook requires effort. There are a few people out there who are naturally positive people. My husband is one, bless him. It does not come naturally to me. It\u2019s worth the effort however, as my kids are watching and learning by example. I need to model a positive outlook on life if I want to combat the negative viewpoint that oozes from so many songs and books today.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s easy to say\u2026or write. But how can we develop a positive attitude? Here are 7 ways to get us on our way.<\/p>\n
I can do this! And so can you. How\u2019s that for being positive? Now, for a reward. I\u2019m going to find some strawberries\u2026and smother them in Nutella.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Forget the glass being half full analogy. Odds are, it\u2019s just water in that glass, and while that\u2019s vital to life, I crave a different image. Let\u2019s imagine a Nutella jar. Ahh. Much better. If you unscrew that white lid … Continue reading