Stimulus/Choice/Response.
	First thing in the morning, choose to be optimistic and to have a good day. Eliminate negative thinking.
	Show enthusiasm in whatever you do. Answer the phone with a smile.
	Take interest in other people. Pick out someone you know and ask them about themselves. Make an effort to listen to their answer.
	Take some quiet time alone to reflect on problems, possible solutions, and your vision of a better day.
	Read about someone you admire.

STAYING FOCUSED

	When faced with a mistake, failure or tough situation, think of a lesson to learn from the experience.
	Practice saying "no" to those things not relevant to your goals.
	Keep your goals in front of you. Begin each day with the end (your goals) in mind.

GOOD DECISION-MAKING

	When deciding anything, follow your Values & Beliefs, not popular opinion or social pressures.
	Let your imagination soar.

RIGHT ACTION

	Give compliments generously and sincerely.
	Don't make fun of or put down others.
	Do what you say you're going to do. Don't make empty promises.
	Be honest. Try to eliminate white lies.

 SPARKPEOPLE SPECIALS

	Self-Observation Exercise: Watch your own behavior and thoughts for a day or week to see how you spend your time.
	Write down something in your life that you're tolerating. Make changes rather than ignoring the problem.
	Make a mistake on purpose, or do something the way you know it's not supposed to be done, just to see what happens.