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Your mental vitamin prescription for the week follows... Maybe some useful thoughts. :-}) Jeff [log in to unmask] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "The Opiates of Optimism" from "The Joy of Working" by Denis Waitley. A positive mental attitude is one of the single most important traits toward achieving health and happiness. The body produces a natural morphinelike substances called endorphins that reduce the experience of pain and screen out unpleasant stimuli. The presence of endorphins actually cause the feeling of well being. We can actually stimulate the production of endorphins through optimistic thoughts and a positive attitude. Here are 4 steps to a better attitude! 1. Avoid pessimists. Misery loves company. Negative thinking poisons the atmosphere. It's dangerous to the spirit as well as to the body. The best way to remain optimistic is to associate with other positive thinkers. 2. Stimulate the production of endorphins in your body by thinking positive thoughts. You'll be surprised how good you feel. 3. Don't be a "grudge collector". Too many people spend too much time every day thinking of past hurts. They imagine vividly in their minds every grudge. Use instead your excellent mind and superior ability to self-image, to create scenes of positive, pleasing emotions. 4. "Try" to wake up happy. Optimism is a learned attitude. Start thinking positively early in the day. If the alarm sets your nerves jangling, wake up to music. Avoid listening to the morning news. It's invariably depressing. Listen instead to an all music radio station or to your favorite tape cassettes on your way to work. ~ People who know the secret of a positive attitude realize it's in THEIR power to: Make Today The Best Day Possible.