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Changing Perspectives
Rutendo Gwatidzo
HAVE you ever wondered why some people seem to be in a good mood all the time? They probably realised that gratitude attracts success and, in most cases, it is a result of positivity.
For that reason, they choose to be happy whether things are going right or wrong.
Poverty is not attractive, but success is.
Successful people are usually not attracted to people who feel entitled.
On the other hand, those who appreciate seemingly little things may end up getting more.
Many times people go to lengths looking for secrets to success when the key is found within each and every one of us.
How you start the day is linked to how you will spend it.
If you probably start your day by appreciating what you have, you might probably end with more things to be grateful for.
For instance, you can start the day by being thankful for the job you have.
Develop an attitude of gratitude and give thanks for everything.
Often times, we get caught up in asking for things rather than appreciating what we have.
Gratitude is a choice.
Organisational status
In some organisations, the working environment seems hostile.
Managers and employees seem to be working against each other.
Employees want more remuneration and management want them to work more.
Expectations are naturally high on either side.
Quarrels in workplaces are ever increasing as a result.
What then can be done to improve the situation?
Positivity and
appreciation is key
Employees must learn to appreciate management, while the employers should also learn to appreciate employees for efforts they put towards making their vision a success.
Even if either side calls it quits, it can still be done amicably.
Life is a cycle; people meet to part and they also part to meet.
There is no need to burn bridges because one day you may realise you burnt them all yet you still want to cross to the other side.
Appreciation creates harmony, which creates positivity, innovation and creativity.
Gratitude can turn routine jobs into joyous ones and problems into opportunities.
One author once asked: “If gratitude was a currency, you would realise that you are the manufacturer, the bank and the ATM. You would also realise that it is available to you all the time, and if you were to trade it, would you be in abundance or broke?”
Be grateful for what you have and work hard for what you do not have.
But gratitude needs to be expressed; it should not be bottled up.
You also need to ask yourself if you are aware of things you should be thankful and grateful for.
It is good to be grateful for things that affect your everyday life, and these are usually your work, family and friends.
Sadly, in most cases they are taken for granted.
If you appreciate people around you, they often become better people.
Gratitude opens up your mind to bigger things that can connect you to successful people.
Sometimes all you need is to appreciate those doing what they do best even if you are not part of it.
Gratitude attracts favour and before you realise it, you may see certain doors opening for you.
Gratitude is positive energy that will bring you more things in life.
The more you appreciate something is the more you generate a stronger sense of that thing.
For instance, when you have more successful people that you appreciate, you attract more good vibes from them and their associates.
Come to think of it: When are you going to have enough in life?
When will you reach a point where you don’t need anything?
It is close to impossible that you have everything you want and need.
Life’s demands are never-ending.
As such, learn to appreciate what you have, otherwise you risk being bitter to yourself and those around you.
I have come across people who complain more about what they don’t have than appreciate what they have.
For instance, they complain the most when they receive a salary that they deem small.
Everyone needs to learn to have an attitude of gratitude.
Be inspired to give an attitude of gratitude a try.
Rutendo Gwatidzo is a culture and change management strategist. She is as an HR consultant, speaker, mentor and author of the book “Born to Fight”. Feedback: 0714575805/ [email protected] / Rutendo Gwatidzo official fb public page.
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