Goal for the Day: Keep a Consistent Attitude

While it’s easy to be upbeat and positive with people whom we like, it’s sometimes considerably more difficult to show the same cheerfulness to people who simply irritate us. Still, it’s something we should do. It’s impossible to like everyone. However, it’s important that we show the same courtesy to those individuals that we just can’t stand.


Every day, we’re faced with the challenge of interacting with people that we normally wouldn’t choose to associate with. Sometimes our distaste for an individual or situation shows through. Offering a negative face is only going to make the other party more disagreeable, and it will only serve to extend the time you’ve got to spend with them. There’s no need to be falsely pleasant or overtly demonstrative, just treat each person—whether you like them or not—with the same courtesy and respect that you would your favorite people.

You’ll find that you’ll leave the situation feeling good about yourself and better prepared to make the rest of your day a pleasant one.