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Connections | Summer 2014 8 6. Be Grateful Take some time everyday to be grateful and thankful for everything that you have in your life right now. It is easy for us to focus on what we don't have or things we didn't accomplish. Find these great things and recognize them. The very thought of what you are grateful for will help you maintain a positive attitude in your life. This habit is one of the best ways to turn negative thinking into positive thinking instantly. GOYA-cise: Write down the top 10 things you are grateful for and read them over at least 10 times daily! 7. Exercise More Daily exercise will help you improve your mood, and guard against stress and depression. This healthy way of life will keep you living longer and living a healthier lifestyle. Remember, exercising will also make you feel better about yourself. When you feel better about yourself, it breeds confidence, which will help you in your personal and professional life. GOYA-cise: Go for a 30-minute brisk walk on a treadmill or around the neighborhood. This is a great exercise to create positive thinking. If you follow and implement these seven life-changing ways of life daily, they will bring you the success and happiness you desire. They will take you from underneath that dark cloud of negativity and bring you out into the sunshine of a positive lifestyle. Use the GOYA-cises to improve your productivity and see the positive things like peace and happiness that will come into your life. Ryan C. Lowe is a professional motivational keynote speaker, sales trainer, consultant & author. Ryan writes articles for several magazines and is the author of one of the most talked about books in the market today, "Get off Your Attitude." To contact Ryan Lowe email: I nfo@getoffyourattitude.com UPCOMING EVENTS July 15 Cocktails & ConversaƟons 5:00 - 6:30 July 16 Lunch & Learn 11:30 - 1:00 August 9 - 12 ASAE NaƟonal Conference Nashville, TN September 9 Cocktails & ConversaƟons 5:00 - 6:30 September 10 Lunch & Learn 11:30 - 1:00 October 6 - 8 LSAE - MSAE Joint Conference Natchez, MS Natchez ConvenƟon Center November 18 Cocktails & ConversaƟons 5:00 - 6:30 November 19 Lunch & Learn 11:30 - 1:00 "Remember that it is up to you to choose everyday to Get off Your Attitude and to create a positive lifestyle for yourself and others." Ryan C. Lowe - Positive Attitude Coach