Every morning you wake up, climb out of bed and get ready for the day ahead. After having a shower, getting dressed and doing your hair, you most probably stand in front of the mirror and do a quick final check before you walk out the door to face the world.
It is in that moment when you are looking at yourself in the mirror each morning that you can add a simple two-minute process that can change your life.
Imagine for a moment, that next to your mirror hangs a heart shaped amulet.
This amulet is an Attitude Amulet.
Your Attitude Amulet has two faces. It has a golden face, which represents a positive attitude, and a dark face, which represents a negative attitude.
Each morning you place your Attitude Amulet around your neck and decide which face of the amulet you are going to show to the world.
When you display the positive face of your Attitude Amulet to the world, you focus on what you really want from life. You have positive expectations of the day ahead, and you are open to connecting and interacting with others.
On the other hand, when you display the negative face of your Attitude Amulet to the world, you tend to focus on the problems in your life. You have negative expectations of the day ahead, and you close yourself off from connecting and interacting with others.
Although your Attitude Amulet is invisible to the naked eye, everyone you come into contact with during the day instantly knows which side of the amulet you have on display.
Another important aspect of your Attitude Amulet is that it is strongly magnetic.
When you display the positive face of your amulet to the world, it attracts people who have a positive attitude and repels people who have a negative attitude.
Conversely, when you have the negative face of your Attitude Amulet on display, it attracts people who have a negative attitude and repels people who have a positive attitude.
Let’s take a look at an example to see how this works in the real world.
Cathy’s Day – Take 1
Cathy opened her eyes with a groan and reached out and turned off her alarm clock with a slap. She dragged herself out of bed and was still half asleep as she had a shower.
The warm water helped her wake up properly and she proceeded to get ready for the day. Once she had dressed, tied up her hair and applied her make up, she paused and did a final check in the mirror.
Without thinking, she reached over, picked up her Attitude Amulet and placed it over her head, not noticing that the dark face of the amulet was facing the world.
In the car on the way to work, Cathy thought about all the problems she was currently dealing with. There were the issues at work with her manager, her brother’s financial mess, and the fact that her last date had been a complete disaster.
As she reviewed this litany of problems, she worked herself into a negative frame of mind and was not looking forward to the day ahead.
At work, Cathy caught the elevator to the 12th floor, and avoided making eye contact with anyone as she made her way to her cubicle.
She dumped her bag under her desk, switched on her computer and stared glumly at the pile of claim forms that she needed to process by the end of the day.
After checking her emails, Cathy decided she needed a coffee to kick start her day. On the way to the coffee machine she bumped into her friend Rachel, who said, “Hey Cath, the girls and I are just going to the cafeteria, do you want to come?”
Cathy just didn’t feel like company so she replied, “No, I better get stuck into my work. I’ll catch up with you later.”
At the coffee machine, Cathy met another of her workmates named Wendy.
“Another fun-filled day of claims forms ahead?” asked Wendy.
“Yep, can’t wait” replied Cathy sarcastically.
They picked up their coffee and talked about the latest ridiculous decision their manager had made as they made their way back to their desks.
Cathy then faced a long, tiresome day of processing claim forms before going home and zoning out in front of the television.
Cathy’s Day – Take 2
Cathy opened her eyes and reached out and turned off her alarm clock. She pulled herself out of bed and was still half asleep as she had a shower.
The warm water helped her wake up properly and she proceeded to get ready for the day. Once she had dressed, tied up her hair and applied her make up, she paused and did a final check in the mirror.
She reached over, picked up her Attitude Amulet and placed it over her head making sure that the positive face of the amulet was facing the world. She smiled at her reflection and headed out the door.
In the car on the way to work, Cathy focused on what she was going to do with the day ahead, and set herself a goal of completing all her claim forms by lunchtime so she could chat to her manager. She also wanted to organise to catch up with her brother, and investigate the ‘Meet at Dinner’ dating website her friend had told her about.
At work, Cathy caught the elevator up to the 12th floor, and smiled at several people as she made her way to her cubicle.
She slid her bag under her desk, flicked on her computer, looked down at her pile of claim forms waiting to be processed and said under her breath, “OK – You guys are going down!”
On the way to get a coffee, Cathy bumped into her friend Rachel, who said, “Hey Cath, the girls and I are just going to the cafeteria, do you want to come?”
“Sure thing” replied Cathy. She walked past her workmate Wendy with a nod, and joined Rachel and the others.
In the cafeteria, Rachel announced that she was pregnant and Cathy and the other girls were incredibly excited and happy for her.
After an exciting morning coffee, Cathy was in a great mood and ploughed through her work in record time.
She felt good about having been so productive and ended up having a fantastic day.
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As this example illustrates, each morning we each have the option to decide which face of our Attitude Amulet we are going to show to the world. This single decision has a huge impact on how our day unfolds and ultimately the kind of life we lead.
So today I want to encourage you to add a simple two-minute process to your morning routine. When you complete your final visual check in the mirror, imagine picking up your Attitude Amulet and placing it over your head.
Make the conscious decision to have the positive face of your amulet on show, and use this as a reminder to focus on what you really want from life, have positive expectations of the day ahead and be open to connecting and interacting with others.
Until Next Time,
Dare To Dream
Dr. Anthony
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Love it !!
Hi, Anthony,
Once again thanks very much for your very inspiring thoughts. I believe it helps alot in going through each day with delight, a reflection of who we are each day determines……………….” a blessed day and great achievements”
Thanks Anthony..looking forward to learn some more…
Stay blessed.
justin
Thank you, sir it was awesome…!!!
u r a genius.
Wow! It’s a great idea. I will start it from the next day.
Great Idea!! worth trying
its a barometer of daily life…which one to choose!!!!!!
Great advice Anthony! Liked this article, so I’ll look into reading your book, “The Oracle’s Secret”. If it is half as inspirational as “Dare to Dream”, I’m sure I will love it.
Thanks for sharing and caring!
Looking forward to “next time”!
May your amulet always shine brightly.
thankyou sir ……
very inspiring one……………thnk u very much
Absolutely true! After having a dealing with yet another biopsy I subconciously been wearing a negative amulet. As a cancer surviour I have been cognizant of the power of positive energy and how it can ease any situation. Thank you for the timely reminder.
just great ……………………………………………………………………. changes our life to the core . inspiring , helpful , encouraging , supportive to thoughts . just expressible in words . may thousands benefit from your ideas and thoughtful thought’s .
thank Anthony. your thoughts are interesting, instructive and illuminative. wonderful. definetly it will help a lot of people.
\regards. god bless you
thats very true….
send us more messages like that man
BE BLESSED ALL THE TIME
Just made me smile Anthony. Thank you.
thanks for ur nice article as usual u bring needed article at proper time. this is God Grace All the best wishes Keep writing and make people life better
Thanks again
Hello Dr.Fernando,
Thanks to You Always ! Yes, I believe that The Positive Attitude will help me to go through my day easier and more productive even sometime I almost give up when I got stuck or have unpleasant day!
Wish You All The Best ,
Kim
Outstanding …. Great thought mate…
Keep it up
thanks anthony the article is very good …
Thank you so much Sir!… i was highly inspired.
is this amulet available in a bracelet form?
Its very well written .great reminder how important is to start your day
Thanks Anthony for your inspiring advices
It is so sad in this wonderful, beautiful world that we need someone to tell us how to be positive but it seems we do – keep up your good work. Thanks
Thanks Thanks & Thanks
It s really very useful.
ThanksDr G Rajamohan
Anthony, very nice message. It is indeed a form of vigilance or awareness that produces shifts in experience immediately. Thank you.
nice article, sir! ………
Thank you for your email this morning Dr. Fernando. I am a wife of a military member who is currently on a year long deployment. Every day I wake up and try desperately to wear my golden amulet. Some days are better than others, some days I feel like doing nothing, I miss my husband. Our youngest daughter has been away at college since August, so it’s just me in our empty home. I struggle with sleep issues and anxiety and as a military spouse, sometimes attitude adjustment is easier said than done. Every little word of encouragement helps and always comes at the right time. With enough words, the day becomes easier. Thank you for your emails, they help.
Thanks for the beautiful and wonderful inspiring thoughts.
good reading on positive thinking and attitude
No words to express deeply felt thanks to you. You are the best guru I come across in the life time. You inspire people with simple common things to practice and live life to full extent. Great Job…please keep doing..God bless you.
Thanks again anthony, inspiring yet again,,,wouldnt it be great if u had a weekly message to us….best wishes to u
Thank u Anthony sir for another one motivating and inspiring post…i never miss even a single post of itself..thank u 4 it!!
Great Practical lesson ! Genuine Contributor..
Change your mental attitude and the world around you will change accordingly. -Napolean Hill
Good Article Dr. Anthony.
Rachel, the amulet is symbolic.
Simple idea, great long term effects, thanks Anthony
great thought sir……….
Hi Anthony,
Thanks for the reminder, we all forget sometimes that every time we see or speak to anyone, we have a choice as to how we come across.
I love doing that in a lift or, as happened last week, I walked into the cardiology waiting room where a dozen or so people were all sitting there looking glum and not speaking.
I just said ‘good morning all’ and smiled at a few people – within 20 seconds the whole atmosphere became warm and friendly, absolutely so easy and – I have to say it – very satisfying to see how powerful a little love is !!
Thanks for all you do, a wonderful example as to how we can all do better!
Chris
I’m the morning coffee girl at McDs …I always hand you your coffee with a smile….people often ask me how come I’m so happy so I tell them “Every day when I wake up I have two choices…this is the choice I prefer…the alternative doesn’t appeal to me!
This is absolutely awesome. I love it!
Hi DR A thank you .U have showm me that there is a postive and a negative and it is up to me to choose which I want again thank you.
Thanks so much. I had not realized if I was feeling negative I would actually be ATTRACTING other negatives.Thought if I just kept to myself it would not show…I get it!
Really motivational ! thanks Anthony
Thanks Anthony,
You are a blessing in this world.
It’s really awesome. Please keep on presenting your motivational articles.
Thanks Doctor
Thanks Anthony, I was in fact feeling low in the morning, thinking about my problems while travelling to work. Reading ur article made me feel positive.
Thanks once again
really its worthy n exciting article
That was indeed a thought provoking message. They say that, ‘Attitude is the paint brush of our mind’ and that seems to be true. Thank you!
Nice ! it changed my mood. Thank you Anthony.
It’s a good simple habit to remain positive and start the day with a smile. Confidence gets built up if we are decisive of our positive acts and showing empathy towards all that we shall come across during the day.
One more step to look at the mirror again before going for a sleep for a honest learning with confession of not repeating the same mistake next day.
It’s tough yet a good habit to cultivate to shape our own character.
Thank you Anthony,i’ll def try that..
Very Good learning….
Thanks a lot.
Really simple yet game changing thing on attitude that impacts the whole day. What is difficult is to maintain consistency as we all are humans & unwillingly revert back to events that is affecting you negatively.
Wish our success rate of it remains very high !!
Awesome! Thank you Dr. Anthony,
Waaaw.. very well said anthony……wonderful!!
Such a practical thing in day to day life.
Its so very natural and real…. I do this…….. but not anymore, for I shall recheck the mirror before leaving to office that I’m wearing the Positive Amulet.
I’m inspired.
Would you write something on .. loneliness
I try to do so every day
Thanks for lighten up our days
Peace and light
Luz
Hi Anthony,
It is really wonderful for me. Thanks a lot.
I enjoy reading your e-mails. I have your book and downloaded all your items. I am 43 and have always kept myself extremely busy. I feel you bring me back to my center, back to the basics.
Your work is very much appreciated. Thank you and keep doing what you love.
Sheila S.
Dear Anthony,
Thank you so much for your inspiring articles. Without exception, they have been very helpful. Thank you for the work you do in helping people be the best they can be.
Regards,
Mercedes
Its gr8 to begin the day reading such wonderful articles.I feel blessed.
Thanks Anthony.
Hi Anthony,
Its very nice article..
Looking for some more articles on the same topic.. good work.. keep going…. : )
Thanks Dr. Anthony. You inspired me a lot. More power!
Thanks Dr. Anthony, this is definitely another very inspiring article. Just what I need to start my day right. Keep up the good work!
thank you so much , i really love these self improvement techniques of yours , thank you for improving the quality of our life
Hello Anthony,
Another great lesson just in the nick of time! Each day I will be conscious about my putting on my positive attitude amulet!
Blessings
Yvelle
wonderful article. Hope to follow the positive amulet each day. thanks antony looking forward to reading such articles frequently. Have a nice day.
I have ever enjoyed your inspirational pieces of advice, and my life has never been the same again, thanks a lot Dr.
Thank you. I realised that negative side was facing out , I just turned it
over so I know my day will get better.
Thanks Dr.Anthony. I love it, a very very great article,
Hoping to get “the next article” from you soon.
GBU and your family.
I will definately use this great method..in dealing with my customers…Thank you!
Thank you Sir,
From Tomorrow I will follow this “Attitude Amulet”,
I don’t know what to say, but I am sure, your inspirational massages changing so many people’s thinking about life..,
I love it….
Realy wonderful article…..like too much
thank you!
It is really a good advice from you,Dr.that we must begin every day with positive attitude in public life.
Thank you sir for inspiring all of us to be positive in our lives.
Will make a conscious effort to follow this advice. Thanks for drawing our attention and making a positive impact on our lives. Looking forward to receiving your messages regularly.
Annamalai
Coimbatore, India
Thank you, Dr. Anthony – Loved this one! Needed to see it & we all need renewing reminders too!!!
thank you anthony ^_^
Nice Article
This is a very good wonderful one, thank you so much sir, God bless you.
You are so sweet to share it with us.Everytime my heart can be touched by the lines.
Thx!
This is nice one.
hai Antony
Happy new year.
Your articles are a masterpiece. keep it up.
William
Exceited one. thanks. Anthony.
Thanks: The best way to start the day!
It was an inspiring one. Thanks 4 sending such inspiring reminders.
Hi Anthony,
Your E-Mails are aspiring and enjoy reading them.
Thanks ,
Bachubhai Desai