Attitude has been an issue for me lately. I can’t put a finger on exactly why. It’s not that I have an overwhelmingly bad attitude, but I’m not hitting the sweet spot as I would like to. The key to changing that is gratitude.
The number one factor for me in having a good attitude is the feeling of gratitude I carry with me. The power of that feeling can be palpable. At it’s best it brings a tangible energy that attracts good people, circumstances, and experiences. If attitude is created by gratitude, then I will concentrate on being grateful for every experience. There is nothing that can not be turned on its head and deemed valuable, if only for the education and experience. There are some things that are easy to recognize as blessings, and others that take a little bit more of an open and recieving mind.
I’ve had some experiences in the last week that put pressure on maintaining a good attitude. One was an experience with a potential relocation listing.
A relocation listing involves a relocation company providing benefits to a person who is moving for work. This experience gave me an opportunity to recognize I could use more practice in dealing with strangers.
Another challenging experience was being asked to give up my office space to make room for a recruited agent that produces more than me. I was told I could sit in a different spot, but it was not a desk I want to be sitting at for long periods of time. At first, I felt a bit put out, but I’m grateful for the opportunity to feel like the underdog. I like the reminder not to get too comfortable, and also the realization of what really is important to the brokerage I work for.