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Inculcate a positive attitude

Examine all the options that are immediately open to you. Weigh the pros and cons of each possibility but don’t confuse yourself with too many choices. Read on.

Updated on: Apr 20, 2011, 01:16:59 IST
Hindustan Times | By , New Delhi
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1 Make a decision: Examine all the options that are immediately open to you. Weigh the pros and cons of each possibility but don’t confuse yourself with too many choices.

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2 Determine the outcome: Decide at the beginning what you are aiming at so you have a reason for your focus. Trying to focus on a general "wish list" will dull your vision.



3 Organise yourself: Make a list of all the things to do, separate them from the routine things versus occasional things.



4 Remain positive: Self-confidence is very important. You don’t want a lot of negative thoughts going through your head, like ‘I am nervous’, or ‘I can’t do it’. If you remain positive and keep a zen-like state of mind you can overcome mental pressure.



5 Have faith in yourself: You are unique. You ought to do what no one can do. Your destiny is not pre-determined. You create your own destiny every day, not by chance but by choice. Destiny is an achievement. Yes, you come across bad situations, just know that there is always good even in bad situations. We can train ourselves to see good and to do good in the darkest moments of our lives.

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