A Vacation Lesson in Changing Attitude
You’ve heard me talk about letting go of things you cannot change and working on those things you can change. For cheerleaders, this may mean that you acknowledge that a more experienced and talented squad might win the competition or that you won’t make the cut for this year’s tryouts because the coach was looking for a solid base and you’re a flyer. These are things you cannot control. The only thing you can control is your attitude!
Well, this week, I’ve had to work on my attitude. We are on vacation in the beautiful region north of the city of Montreal known as the Laurentides. Specifically, we are staying in Mt. Tremblant. We had hoped to spend our days hiking in the mountains and biking on country roads. But – so far, most days have been bleak and rainy – not at all conducive to outdoor activities. Yuck!
If there’s one thing you definitely cannot control, it’s the weather! At first I found myself bemoaning our wet situation. Then, I caught myself and realized what I was doing. My thought pattern was making the situaiton worse than it had to be. Of course I can’t change the weather but I can change how I react to it! So, I have worked to put it all in perspective. Who am I to feel sorry for myself? I’m lucky to be able to take time off and lucky to be with my wonderful husband in a lovely (albeit wet) environment. I’m lucky to be healthy. It’s kinda nice to have the time to read for pleasure and to take an afternoon nap. Would I prefer it to be sunny? Of course! But in the meantime, I have discovered the power of reframing my thinking to enable me to have a good vacation.
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