Motivational Monday - Flat Tires, Attitude & Silver Linings

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Real Estate Agent with www.iCharlotteHomes.com | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | (704) 491-3310 228209

Motivational Monday - Flat Tires, Attitude & Silver Linings

 

We’ve all heard that ‘attitude is everything’ and that it can truly shape your life. I, for one, am a big believer. 

 

As a nursing major & a psychology minor in college, I was always fascinated with the way the mind works - both mentally and physiologically. How can two people (siblings), exposed to the same life experiences and familial upbringing, be so vastly different? Inquiring minds want to know!

 

Changing your attitude

 

I will admit to naturally being one with a positive attitude, for the most part but, after meeting my husband, marrying him and living together for a very short time, I realized I really didn’t ‘get’ the whole mind-over-matter thing! He had been dealt a crazy, game-changing, LIFE-changing experience and somehow, found the silver lining of life. 

 

adjust your attitude!However, that didn’t happen overnight. It took courage, adjustment and more importantly, the conscious effort to conquer the situation. That is sometimes handled in small parts to achieve the overall ‘adjustment;’ other times, consciously searching for the silver lining with a smile on your face - a determined one at that! 

 

If you don’t like who you are, look in the mirror and see what you need to change. You are NEVER too old to make changes - especially in attitude! Don’t let anyone ever tell you that you can’t change - just reach deep within and do it!

 

Happy Monday!

 

© Debe Maxwell | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | CharlotteBroker@icloud.com | Motivational Monday - Flat Tires, Attitude & Silver Linings

Comments (33)

George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Debe the only thing certain in life is that it will end someday, and we need to take advantage of each and every precious minute we have.

Jul 01, 2019 02:07 PM
Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

You two are inspiring examples. I believe strongly in the law of attraction - it says that the more you grouse about something, the more of it you'll get. It's far better to focus on what's going right, so you can get more of that.

Jul 01, 2019 04:30 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
GreatWest Realty - Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Real Estate Agent

Even if the pictured bike had tires abundant of air, it is still missing a seat!

Jul 01, 2019 05:20 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
www.iCharlotteHomes.com | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The right Charlotte REALTOR!

AND, you need to know HOW to change it, Will Hamm! LOL

Jul 01, 2019 05:41 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
www.iCharlotteHomes.com | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The right Charlotte REALTOR!

You are so sweet, Sharon Lee! It's all him though - he inspires me every day!

Jul 01, 2019 05:42 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
www.iCharlotteHomes.com | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The right Charlotte REALTOR!

Absolutely, Joan Cox! A little faith and will power both contribute - indeed! 

Jul 01, 2019 05:49 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
www.iCharlotteHomes.com | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The right Charlotte REALTOR!

Right - and I prefer those feelings of positivity far more than the negative ones, George Souto!

Jul 01, 2019 05:50 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
www.iCharlotteHomes.com | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The right Charlotte REALTOR!

I completely agree with you, Marte Cliff - positivity begets positivity!

Jul 01, 2019 05:54 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
www.iCharlotteHomes.com | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The right Charlotte REALTOR!

You're so funny, Myrl Jeffcoat! I so hoped no one noticed that! LOL 

Jul 01, 2019 05:54 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

So true Debe... " Don’t let anyone ever tell you that you can’t change - just reach deep within and do it!

Jul 01, 2019 07:02 PM
Kathy Streib
Room Service Home Staging - Delray Beach, FL
Home Stager - Palm Beach County,FL -561-914-6224

Hi Debe- what an uplifting post!  Life throws everyone some lemons...it's inevitable. But those who learn how to make the proverbial lemonade out of lemons are the ones who will thrive. And yes, we can look to you and Ray for inspiration. 

Jul 01, 2019 07:20 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR
Exceptional Agents, Outstanding Results

Morning Debe.

Goodness knows life has thrown me many curve balls, a few of which I missed catching.  The ones I have caught, helped me grow into the person I am today.  

Jul 02, 2019 01:48 AM
Anna Banana Kruchten CRS, CRB, Phoenix Broker
HomeSmart Real Estate BR030809000 - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Hello Miss Debe Maxwell, CRS I'm living proof of this....glad I turned out on the side I live on!

How can two people (siblings), exposed to the same life experiences and familial upbringing, be so vastly different? Inquiring minds want to know!

Jul 02, 2019 10:56 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Debe Maxwell, CRS - I like the analogy of the bike and the flat tire! You drive home your point cleverly! My Bachelor's degree was in Applied Behavioral Sciences. The knowledge I gained stays with me always and there's always more to learn. But if there's one thing I'm certain, change begins with me and you can't change other people. Only they have the power to change.  

Jul 02, 2019 04:58 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
www.iCharlotteHomes.com | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The right Charlotte REALTOR!

I would never imply that it's easy-peasy but, when it's not, dig deeper, right, Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®? Enjoy your weekend!

Jul 05, 2019 08:43 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
www.iCharlotteHomes.com | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The right Charlotte REALTOR!

Oh, I totally believe in the lemon analogy too, Kathy Streib! As for Ray and me, that is so sweet - thank you! I will say that some days we have to do a little deep-digging too - it's not always as easy as we make it seem.  

Jul 05, 2019 08:51 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
www.iCharlotteHomes.com | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The right Charlotte REALTOR!

I'm so with you, James Dray - sometimes it's easy to 'pick up' on the clues but, I think we all miss on occasion!

Jul 05, 2019 08:53 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
www.iCharlotteHomes.com | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The right Charlotte REALTOR!

I have so many friends like that, Anna! I will say, it's living proof that it's NOT all environmental/cultural/physical exposure - it's deep within, I believe.

Have a great weekend, Anna Banana Kruchten CRB, CRS 602-380-4886

Jul 05, 2019 08:56 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
www.iCharlotteHomes.com | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The right Charlotte REALTOR!

Oh, that is so true, Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP - so many people try to change their spouses. It just doesn't work - never has, never will!

Enjoy your weekend! 

Jul 05, 2019 08:58 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

attitude determines so much of what happens in your life.  A family member is going through a tough patch and I pray that there is strength to get through it with grace.

Jul 31, 2019 04:40 AM

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