Two guys
work on a garbage truck, side by side.
One says, “I hate my job. The
truck smells, the weather is hot, it is hard labor, and I have to wake up at
the crack of dawn.” The other says, “I
love my job. I am out in the fresh air
all day, it keeps me in tip-top shape, the pay and benefits are great, and I
get done with work early, every day.”
What’s the
difference between these two guys?
Attitude
Now, if it
were really that easy, we’d be living in a world of sunshine and lollipops.
You see, we
are influenced by our genes, our upbringing, our social circles and our
experiences. All those elements came
together in a positive way to create Garbage Collector Number 2. But it doesn’t mean Garbage Collector Number
1 can’t change. He just has to want to
change enough to work on it.
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one method/theory used by therapists to insight
change. This theory explores how a person thinks and why they think that way. Techniques
like exposure therapy, role play, skills training, and thought records are used
to uncover maladaptive thoughts.
Maladaptive thoughts are those that we learn over time that misdirect us
in our pursuit of a happy, fulfilling life.
These are some of the techniques that are also used to re-train the
client to interact and react more positively.
CBT may be an effective therapy to help clients make attitude changes.
There are
many other psychological theories used to help clients make the changes they
desire. There are also thousands of
self-help books, countless self-improvement seminars, and endless on-line
trainings. You just has to want it badly
enough, research methods, and then give it the energy and time your cause
deserves. Just think about it – how long
did it take to get here? Getting where you want will take time and effort, but
it’s worth it.
What’s the
difference between a Jogger and a Runner?
Attitude
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