By Jill Wolforth-

It often surprises people to learn that I have a tendency to be a “glass half empty” person. Fortunately for me, I am married to a guy who’s a “glass ¾ full” fella, even when it’s only half. :-)

The important thing to me is my awareness of this characteristic. I’m certainly not proud of the trait, and I’m quite sure it doesn’t serve me well. I do believe while growing up, that I somehow justified this particular mindset by viewing a situation as bad, troublesome or bleak and then plowing forward and being able to do something about it, to overcome the situation and end up feeling good.

Today, I’d much rather eliminate the negative response and go straight into overcoming the situation. I’ve become better at it, but it’s a constant battle. I routinely make a conscious effort to adjust my thinking to shift to a more “glass is half full” mentality.

For example, I keep a daily Gratitude Journal. Doing so forces me, each day, to remind myself about things that are good, things for which I’m grateful. When you have 365 of those together, it’s pretty amazing. As important, on the days when something might not be going quite so well, it still forces me to find something to be grateful for.

Interestingly, once in a sermon, the pastor called it “Remembering Your Hallelujahs”. He stated that most people remember and are far quicker to talk about the things in their lives that haven’t or aren’t going well vs. their blessings, no matter how big or small.

My Gratitude Journal helps me to remember and be reminded of my hallelujahs.

I also like finding positive quotes. I’m constantly collecting them to text to our son, to post as part of our Midweek Motivation, or to include in our newsletter. The truth is, they are as much for me as they are for anyone else. They’re just another reminder.

This week’s blog title is one such quote. I specifically like to share it with a player when he or she has had a poor performance, because many of us make things bigger or worse than they really are and just need a little perspective. The quote is just a reminder.

What about you? What do you have to be grateful for today? What are your hallelujahs?

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