Have you ever noticed that every commercial for a pharmaceutical product that is “supposed” to make our quality of life better has a disclaimer? The announcer may speak faster or the print may get smaller or even scroll faster on the television screen – but the disclaimer is always there. Ya know, for legal purposes – they say.
May cause drowsiness. In some cases suicidal thoughts have occurred. In rare cases, kidney or heart failure may occur. If extreme vomiting or diarrhea should occur call your doctor. Some patients experience night sweats. Do not take while driving. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medication.
The disclaimers are always there. The disclaimers may cause symptoms that are worse than the original condition. Yet, for some strange reason – we still take the stuff. We assume that we won’t be the ones who are the statistic in the next series of commercials for the product.
We all know that there are consequences for our actions. And, we all know that there is a chance of this or that happening when we consume any drug (be it prescribed or over the counter).
And, sadly, when we think of the word consequences or side effect – our mind immediately gravitates toward the negative end of the spectrum.
Well, in this week’s blog – I want to promote having a positive attitude.
If you are one of the people who say, “I already have a positive attitude” then you need to read this blog just as much as the person with a negative outlook. Simply by your response – you mentally went to the negative.
Having a positive attitude reduces stress. In doing so, it improves your quality of life.
It also reduces drama in your life. The drama queens feed off of negative people. The drama people suck the life from an indifferent or negative person like a vampire sucks blood. Then they use your drained emotions as a gasoline to power their dramatic lives.
It also enables one to see life from a totally different perspective. Positive people seek out the upbeat, the uplifting, the encouragers, the people with creative juices flowing at warp speed.
Positive people also have more opportunities come their way. Why? Because people want to be around an upbeat and happy person. Take note – people flock to where the sun is. Rarely do people gather under a rain cloud or a lightning storm.
When things happen – take a breath – pause – and ask yourself – should I respond to this or react to this? Animals react to things and situations. PEOPLE respond to things, situations and others – through utilizing a mental process.
In a situation – stop for a moment and think – am I going to allow this “thing” to take over me or am I going to tackle and overcome it?
Side effects – they are not JUST negative. The side effects of a positive attitude are:
• Improved eye sight – you see the world in a different way
• Improved awareness – when you don’t allow your problems to lead your way through life – you become more aware of what is beautiful around you.
• Greater opportunities – people want to be around happy people. The positive person is viewed as the person who has a good grip on life. The positive person can be entrusted with more because they won’t quit.
• Possible job promotion – employers and bosses would rather put someone upbeat and positive into a leadership role or management position. Positive people are more responsible because they tend to take responsibility for things.
• Feeling of satisfaction – looking back at what you have done or the way you handled a situation – from a positive light – is a feeling of great accomplishment.
• Enhanced appreciation for life – positive people enjoy life more than the doom and gloom crowd.
So a word of caution……having a positive attitude DOES have side effects. Try it – make a conscious effort to be more positive this week. Then let me know what has occurred in your life, that’s a side effect.
Have a great week.
Ron
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