Life Is an Attitude : How to Grow Forever Better

by Billington, Dottie

• ISBN13: 9780967183701
• ISBN10: 0967183707
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-05-01
• Publisher: Lowell Leigh Books

Summary

Even in this hurly-burly world, people have the power to become the person they were destined to be -- to create the life they desire. Developmental psychologist Dottie Billington presents this inspirational guide to assist baby-boomers, busy moms, men and women in transition -- even college students -- jump-start the life they want.

They can
-- Discover their passion -- and live it
-- Create a winning attitude
-- Develop deeper, more satisfying relationships and
-- Learn why 'Ya Gotta Be Juicy.'

Author Biography

Dottie Billington, Ph.D., a former business woman, is a writer, consultant, teacher, and trainer

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	ix
Introduction	1	(6)
Part One: Your Time is Now
Your Best is Yet to Be	7	(6)
To Grow or Not to Grow	13	(6)
The Power of You	19	(6)
Part Two: Discover Your Best Self
Openness	25	(4)
Ya Gotta Be Juicy!	29	(4)
Cut Yourself Some Slack	33	(4)
Discover Your Goals	37	(4)
Create Your Own Future	41	(6)
Find Your Passion--And Pursue it	47	(4)
Positive is Better	51	(6)
Magic Moments	57	(4)
Leave a Trail of Gladness	61	(4)
Give Back	65	(8)
Begin With Today	73	(6)
Part Three: Your Winning Attitude
Decide to be Happy	79	(4)
Generosity of Spirit	83	(4)
Let Go of the Kids	87	(4)
You Can Always Be Attractive	91	(4)
You Can Choose How to React	95	(4)
Beyond Conformity	99	(6)
Go With the Flow	105	(8)
Part Four: Habits of Growing Adults
Mindfulness	113	(4)
Listen to Your Feelings of Dissonance	117	(4)
Learn to Disengage	121	(4)
You Can Become More Creative	125	(8)
The Power of a Smile	133	(4)
Be Softly Assertive	137	(6)
Put Your Ego In Your Pocket	143	(8)
Part Five: Health Is Wealth
To Deflate Your Problems, Massage Them	151	(4)
Meditation Works	155	(6)
Exercise For Your Body---And Your Brain	161	(6)
Nothing Tastes As Good As Being Slim Feels	167	(12)
Part Six: The Process of Growing
Visualize Your Future Self	179	(4)
Growing Means Risking	183	(6)
Grow Your Brain	189	(4)
Learning Is Growing; Growing Is Learning	193	(8)
Pacing Helps You Grow	201	(8)
Part Seven: The Power of Communicating Well
The Power of Listening	209	(4)
Listen to Understand: The Power of Empathy	213	(6)
Treat Feedback As A Precious Gift	219	(4)
Dialogue---A Better Way To Communicate	223	(8)
Part Eight: Friends and Lovers
Your First Three Minutes	231	(4)
Grow Your Romance	235	(10)
Don't Be Afraid To Be Single	245	(10)
Real Friends Fluff Your Aura	255	(6)
Part Nine: And Finally...
How Do You Know If You're Growing?	261	(8)
Suggested Reading	269	(2)
Index	271