Column Five

Hey, hey, hey!!! Are you ready for a positive attitude today? Stand back, let me through, I've got more excellent news for you! Get ready, get set, go!!! I'll race you to the end of this column!

I've read a lot of healthy magazines lately. All of them agree that being healthy brings on a better attitude. In other words, we need to slow down from our busy schedules to allow more time for sleep, exercise, and better eating habits.

Recent research states that eight or nine hours of sleep, uninterrupted, are considered the goal for most people. That's a goal that most of us can't meet. One of the biggest health problems in the U.S. is not getting enough sleep. I personally, on an average, get five to seven hours interrupted sleep. So, we all must strive to get our Z's.

Set aside at least a few minutes a day for quiet time. Daydream or imagine something big. Focus on happy thoughts or indulge in laughter. Do something that completely takes you off of your work or your problems.

Try to eat three square meals a day and maybe a small snack. Try to stay away from junk foods and foods with salt, fat, and sugar. If you are a healthy, balanced person, you will be more likely to have a higher self-esteem!

Learn from folks who already have a good attitude. Look at that person as a teacher or a mentor. You will find that the hours spent around a person with a good attitude will inspire you to try new things or to be a better person.

And just remember that you have good and bad points about yourself. We can't be perfect. You are yourself and I am, Me. Everyone of us is special and different in our own way. Accept people for who they are inside!

I have raced to the end of my column and few are here with me. Others are slacking behind, waiting for positive attitude to kick in.....anyway, have a great day and don't wait around, it might be too late! See ya and remember to smile! Look for my next column here on my blog.