In 1905, William James wrote that the greatest revolution of my generation is the discovery that individuals, by changing their inner attitudes of mind, can change the outer aspects of their lives. What does that mean? It means that you are not the victim of your heart’s whims, unless you allow yourself to be victimized by those whims. You can focus your thoughts. And by focusing your thoughts, you can learn how to use your thoughts to interpret your emotions. Once you understand your emotions, you can finally use your emotions as they’re intended to be used-as measuring sticks for steering clear of the rapids in life. But only after you learn to consciously focus your thoughts will you be able to take advantage of that power. Here are five exercise that could help you improve your attitude and focus…

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