Posts tagged "attitude adjustment"

Anyone can tell you that one key to living a happy, successful life is having a positive attitude, especially during adverse times. In fact, positivism isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a life philosophy that shapes how we perceive, react to, and grow from life’s challenges. I know that sometimes there just isn’t justification for all […]

Let’s talk about the power of beliefs in shaping your life. One day, I was on a flight from Los Angeles to Orlando, Florida. The woman sitting next to me struck up a conversation and eventually asked what I did for a living. When I told her that I’m a motivational business speaker who helps […]

As a Mindset Adjuster by profession, I am often asked, “What is the most valuable lesson you’ve learned about success and happiness?” Without hesitation, my response is always, “Never use your words to describe a challenging situation. Rather, use your words to change your perspective on a challenging situation.” In other words, use empowering words […]

One of the most important lessons I’ve learned on this planet is the same one that truly happy, successful, and optimistic people inherently understand: life is a series of ups and downs. There will be good times and bad times, sad days and ecstatic moments. Nothing in life is permanent, and our success and happiness […]

Okay, You’re Successful, but Are You Feeling Fulfilled? Let’s talk work-life balance and fulfillment. First, picture this: I was on a pristine beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico, watching a couple strolling hand in hand. They looked like the embodiment of a dream vacation—until his cell phone rang. Her glare said it all: “I dare […]

A crucial element for living a successful, happier life is to create an attitude of gratitude. I understand that sometimes finding something to be grateful for can take work, especially during challenging times, and negative emotions are draining every ounce of positivity from you. Some of you may be thinking that there is too much […]

  Anyone can tell you that one key to living a happy, successful life is having a positive attitude, especially during adverse times.  I know that sometimes there just isn’t justification for all the unfortunate things that happen to us.  But I also know that we all have what it takes to deal with misfortune […]

  I know how easy it is to play the victim when times are tough and it seems that your world has run out of saviors. It’s easy to blame outside circumstances for interfering with your plans and goals. There are a host of convenient scapegoats that are all too easy to give a role […]

  Often times when I’m in the midst of a stressful situation I vent my frustrations in the voice of a famous person, cartoon character or a particular accent. You might call me crazy but since I’m good at it and enjoy doing impressions, the result is that the tension dissipates, my mood changes, and […]

  Back in my stand-up comedy days, I’ve known many comics who put their happiness on hold.  They had difficulty enjoying the process because they believed they wouldn’t be happy until they signed with HBO, got their own sitcom, or movie deal, or whatever it was they thought would make them happy.  I know, because […]