The Pinecone
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November 2013
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Can Do Att i tude
– Yes You Can!
When I ask, “Would you like to
Exercise”? sometimes I get a negative
answer: “I used to exercise but now I
can’t”. That may mean I can’t run a mile
anymore or swim laps or play tennis or
18 holes of golf. Everyone can exercise
in some way. Many exercises can be
done laying flat on the bed or sitting in
a chair or standing beside a sturdy chair
or kitchen counter. To get started, it
takes a “CAN DO“ attitude.
An article, Obtaining a “Can Do”
Attitude, by Celeste Stewart from
lifescript.com reports: A “can do”
attitude is a conviction that shows the
world that whatever needs to be done,
can and will get done. Unfortunately,
many people have a tendency to focus
on what can’t be done rather than what
can be done.
Developing a “can do”
attitude requires shifting
focus from “I can’t” to
“I can”. Pay attention to
what you are saying and
hearing. How much of that
is negative? How can you
reword it to make it positive?
If someone is whining and
complaining all the time, try
to shift the conversation.
Take responsibility. When
facing an obstacle, are you
quick to blame other people
or circumstances? Instead of placing
blame, take responsibility for the
challenge and work to overcome it.
Take action and follow through.
Procrastination will bog you down so
don’t fall into the trap of putting off your
tasks. Set your mind to doing something
and then do it. Keep going until you
reach your goals. If you must take it a
small step at a time, that’s fine – as long
as you are taking those steps.
Another important step in developing
a “can do” attitude, surround yourself
with other positive people. Energy,
both positive and negative, is infectious.
Aligning yourself with other can-doers
will bring out the best in you.
Adopting a “can do” attitude can change
your life. With the right attitude, your
health can improve. Whatever your goal
is, applying the “can do” spirit will help
you reach it. No one says
it’s going to be easy. In fact,
it takes determination,
confidence, and initiative.
In addition, this new
attitude requires a whole
new way of thinking. This
positive approach will
pay off as you become
more self-confident and
accomplish your goals.
Joining one of our many exercise
classes offered will put you into
company with many “CAN-DOERS”
who encourage each other to do
what they can to get stronger and
stay fit. Mary Hand is always glad to
help you get started in the Oasis and
encourage you in whatever exercise
plan you want to take.
Here are a few comments from some
of our “CAN-DOERS”:
“DO what you CAN,
when you CAN,
if you CAN. “
– Mabel Meck
Helen Magill shared something from
her teacher:
“Remember you are
an AmerICAN!”
Jacqueline Besteman:
“Do all you CAN DO.”
Stella Ely reminded me of the
scripture,
“I CAN DO all things
through Christ who
strengthens me”.
– Philippians 4:13
And don’t forget the children’s book
The Little Engine That Could who
told himself,
“I think I CAN:
I think I CAN:
I think I CAN”.
So get that “CAN DO” Attitude and
get your exercise program started.
See what you CAN DO.
