Universities are beginning to believe in the power of a positive
mindset. At Harvard
University their most popular course is on positive attitude. Below I would like to summarize a memo to the
students at Ferris State University. The memo is titled "Developing a
positive mindset: changing your attitude to change your life".
In summary,
the University believes that in many instances the failure of a student to
complete their course of study has to do with negative attitudes. For students
to be successful in school a winning attitude helps. They write in their memo
to the students that " attitude is everything".
A student when
he has difficulty has the option to give up or to say " I will find a solution". When things are not going well
then admit it to yourself and change it. Change is always scary but less scary
when you believe and trust yourself.
People who are depressed find it hard to take corrective action and tend
to allow a bad situation to linger on.
Wake up with a
smile and with energy. You have a lot to accomplish and enjoy today. Life is
short, and you are going to make the most of this day, and every day after
that. The nature of the human mind is to
offer worries, anxieties and fears. However how often do these actually come
true? The mind can easily exaggerate problems making them appear more serious
than they actually are. Our thoughts are also very powerful and will determine
our perception of the world. Bad times
don't last forever. Say to yourself, "This too will pass."
Even when
difficulties are seemingly insurmountable there is no harm in smiling at our
difficulties. When we smile it releases a chemical, serotonin, which makes us
feel better. Also others will respond better to people who are smiling.
Associate with positive people in your classes and on campus. I would suggest
you partner up in study groups and even look to either socialize or join resume
building activities clubs. High
achievers, as do poor students with poor attitudes, rub off on anyone
associating with either group.
Students with positive attitudes have been found to be happier, to enjoy
their studies and school more and to have more friends.
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