The Best Accesory

       "Your attitude, not your aptitude, determines your altitude"a wise man once said. Basically, this quote means that it is a person's attitude that determines how far they go and how much they acheive in life not how smart or talented they are. This is not to say that aptitude and knowledge and skill are any less relevant, these things are very important and they are actually what put you on the right path in the journey of life but attitude is what helps one to progress from one stage to the next.
        Keeping a good attitude is imperative in moving forward and experiencung growth in life. Without a good attitude, life would easily become miserable and unbearable. There are a couple of thngs to keep in mind in the struggle to maintain a good attitude, some of which are:

(1) DWELL ON THE GOOD AND LET IT DRIVE YOU TO DO MORE
        Nowadays, there are so many things working against you and there is an overdose of negativity in the atmosphere, that it makes it that much more difficult to se the silver lining. Therefore, we as individuals need to condition our mindsets in such a way that we do not belittle or ignore the good. A society makes it very easy for people to become comfortable with the bad that they are surprised by the good and before they get a chance to acknowledge it, it becomes too late. Therefore, if we are going to maintain good attitudes then we have to make a conscious effort to appreciate and savour the good moments, let them signify hope and motivate you to want more and reach for great heights.

(2) NEVER SEE FAILURE AS AN OBSTACLE BUT AS A LEARNING EXPERIENCE, NEVER GIVE UP!
        The only difference between a success and a failure is one's attitude. Failure is never an obstacle, it is always a chance to learn and grow, a chance to grow and mature. Never give up, as long as you are doing what you love and what you are passionate about. At this point, I think it is important to state that all this is definitely easier said than done, therefore surrounding one's self with people who have an equal devotion to keeping a good atitude will prove instrumental in each of the individual journeys. This way, you can form a support system and each person is less likely to fail.

(3) DO NOT LET BITTERNESS BE BOTTLED UP!
         A good attitude and the benefits associated with it can be hindered by bitterness. Bitterness forms an efficient channel for negativity to enter into one's life. Letting anger and bitterness go unresolved always ends poorly, it is definitely easy to ignore in the beginning, but when it piles up, it explodes and affects every area of your life. Letting go of bitterness is very important but knowing how best to let go is also very important. For some people, it is a mentor or a friend or a parent, however some people do not feel comfortable talking to people, in which case, a diary or a journal or a blog or a vlog could prove extremely helpful. Your outlet should be whatever you feel comfortable with , it is not so much the outlet but what is to be gained from using the outlet.

(4) SMILE! ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU DON'T FEEL LIKE IT!
       It is very easy to smile when things a going great because it is the natural thing to do. Therefore, it will take a lot more effort to smile when things are not going the way we want them to, which makes it that much more significant. Smilimg is a method of controling one's mindset and aligning your mind to think positive no matter the circumstance. To stay two steps ahead, one has to be prepared to the unnatural. Smiling in bad circumstances would require a certain level of confidence because on the outside it will look crazy and people will be judgemental and it will make it that much more difficult to pull off. However one has to be willing to ignore the general perception of themsleves in order to create the person they want to become.

(5) HAPPINESS IS A DO-IT-YOURSELF AFFAIR!
      Do not wait for anyone, or a perfect time or a perfect place because truth is, it is never going to come. Make a conscious effort to make every moment and place perfect and be the person you are waiting for. Do not wait for anyone to make you happy, no one other than you should be entitled to that kind of power and authority. There is strength and confidence is knowing that you have great people around you but also knowing that if they were not there, you would still be happy and content and at peace with yourself.

(6) EVERY EXPERIENCE IS SIGNIFICANT!
      Every experience we as individuals go through is very important because they all are parts of the jigsaw puzzle that is your life, take one out and the jigsaw and hence the journey becomes incomplete. Maintaining a positive attitude, through any and every experience will make the journey of life more bearable, maybe even more enjoyable. Every experience has value and signifance and lessons that when learned will contribute to the quality of the overall outcome.

      Having a good attitude can prove to be very difficult but to get and maintain but so is the best accesory out there. It is easier to take a step at a time and recognise that everyone has their own unique path and perspective of the journey. Abraham Lincoln once said "we can complain because we know rose bushes have thorns or we can rejoice that thorn bushes have roses"