Attitude Shaping and Shifting: Atmosphere-Creating The Environment

One of the most powerful ways of shaping and maintaining powerful perspectives and mindsets is to take control of your environment. We shape our environments and then our environments shape us. If your home, office, or automobile is dirty, dingy, or in a state of chaos you will find it difficult in deed to shape and maintain powerful attitudes. I know from experience, when I am surrounded by clutter, my frustration level multiplies. I tend to save stuff so I have to guard against this constantly.

Consider the following elements of the environment in which you work and live. What impact are they having? Sometimes even small changes can have big attitudinal payoffs. You may not be able to make everything perfect but over time develop a consistent commitment to the ideal. Keep improving everything and eventually you will have something you love that elevates your thought life and boosts your spirits.

Consider…

Positive Energy
Arrangement
Order
Cleanliness
Light
Color
View
Privacy
Nature
Fresh Air
Scent
Favorite Objects
Seat Comfort
Beauty
Art
Pictures and Portraits

Also consider change. When predictability goes up… impact goes down.

If you share space with a spouse, children, or co-workers you may have to negotiate and compromise. You will want to find out what kind of environment inspires them and begin taking measures to create that as well. But begin taking charge of your environment in small ways each day and notice the difference.

Make sure you include your customer in your thoughts. What elements will allow you to better serve them? What will likely lift their spirits? If you take care of creating an uplifting environment for them, they will in turn take care of you.