What word describes what will determine our happiness, acceptance, peace, and success?

ATTITUDE

GAIN LATITUDE WITH ATTITUDE

“Look Up – Get Up And Never Give Up” Michael Irving – NFL 2007 Hall of Fame Induction

Attitude….. Its roots are inward but its fruit is outward It is our best friend or our worst enemy. It is more honest and more consistent than our words. It is a thing which draws people to us or repels them. It is never content until it is expressed. It is the librarian of our past. It is the speaker of our present. It is the prophet of our future. John C. Maxwell

Four Truths about Attitudes Attitudes have the power to lift up or tear down. An attitude compounds when exposed to others Bad attitudes compound faster than good ones. Rotten attitudes, left alone, ruin everything.

“The Pout” “The Sulkers”

“Anger”

What shapes a person’s Attitude? Personality Environment Adult/Peer Acceptance Self-Image Association with peers Marriage, Family and Job Security and Status A lot goes into an attitude – but a lot more comes out of it!

FIVE ATTITUDE AXIOM’S Attitude Determines our approach to Life. Our attitude determines our relationships with people Often our attitude is the only difference between success and failure. Our attitude at the beginning of a task will affect its outcome more than anything else. Our attitude can turn our problems into Blessings. “You cannot tailor-make the situations in life but you can tailor- make the attitudes to fit those situations.” Zig Ziglar

CAN AN ATTITUDE BE CHANGED? The key to having a good attitude is the willingness to change! “The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude.” Oprah Winfrey

Steps To Take Evaluate your present attitude Realize that faith is stronger than fear Have a desire to change Live one day at a time Change your thought patterns Develop good habits Continually choose to have the right attitude

“The price of LEADERSHIP is RESPONSIBILITY. And part of that responsibility is to STAY POSITIVE whether you feel like it or not.” Winston Churchill

Keys to a Winning Attitude Start each day with positive thoughts and readings. Practice “Smiling” eventually it will become a habit. “Golden Rule” Giving encouragement and helping others – “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” End each Day with Prayer “Be Thankful” Gratitude helps the attitude - do the math…Count your Blessings. Exercise – Laugh, Read, Walk, Jog, Ride Bikes,

Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. It can help: Control your weight Reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease Reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome Reduce your risk of some cancers Strengthen your bones and muscles Improve your mental health and mood Improve your ability to do daily activities and prevent falls, if you're an older adult Increase your chances of living longer CDC – Centers of Disease Control and Prevention

Dance, Shake, or Do Something……..get active.

Survival Kit for Life Compliments of JP Recovery Services

Presented By: Janet C. Broz Vice President Sales &Marketing Region 2 JP Recovery Services, Inc. Rocky River, Ohio