March 2023 - 7

Attitude of gratitude
Do you need an attitude adjustment?
By Brendan Baker, Editor
BBaker@EndeavorB2B.com
S
ometimes you just need
a reset like the ECU or the
module you are working
on when everything starts to
go haywire. What you need is
an attitude reset. It's all about
perspective and mindset.
My grandfather, who was a tire salesman
in Chicago in the first part of his life, always
told me not to say, " I hate this... " but instead
say, " I dislike this or that's not my favorite. "
Using strong words with negative connotations
gets embedded in our brains and
multiplies like a virus.
Working toward gratitude in our daily
lives will bring much more happiness and
inner peace. But it's not easy to remember to
stay positive. Growing up in an automotiveoriented
family, I learned I had mechanical
ability early on. I also discovered that working
on cars could be the most frustrating
thing in the world if you have a bad attitude.
While I found cursing helped me vent my
frustration, it never fixed a single vehicle, as
far as I know. The underlying frustration
was still there. Maybe I didn't have the right
tool for the job (which was often the case).
Or I didn't have the knowledge I needed to
follow the correct procedures. I'm more of
take it apart and figure out how to put it back
together after kind of guy.
them for what they do for you.
7. Meditate on gratitude.
8. Surround yourself with people who share
a mindset of gratitude.
9. Give thanks for what you have and where
you are in your life right now.
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I'm trying to make the point that everyday
life and working on cars (or with shops
that work on cars) can be frustrating. You
can get caught up in the little irritating
things like bad customers and vehicles that
are a complete disaster, but you still have to
work through it to the end. However, you
can get your inner peace back in check with
an attitude reset.
Heather Faulkner, a clinical programs
supervisor at Diversus Health, suggests that
to develop this " attitude of gratitude, " you
should begin by doing the following:
1. Ask yourself, what are you grateful for?
2. Write down three things that you are
grateful for each morning.
3. Tell someone three things that happened
which made you grateful.
4. Start a gratitude journal.
5. Give yourself credit for the big and
small wins.
6. Acknowledge other people and thank
10. Commit to practicing gratitude.
Working on cars and trucks, and sometimes
motorcycles for a living (or assisting
those who do), can be a challenge if I'm being
polite. The reality is that it is often tricky, with
days filled with never-ending problems and
issues to solve. By practicing gratitude daily,
you will be rewarded by one of the most
influential people in your life - you.
Give it a try.
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DeMary Trucks, Columbus, OH
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K.A.R.S. Inc., Huntingburg, IN
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Cool Springs Automotive, Brentwood, TN
TANNER BRANDT,
Autodiag Clinic, Welford, SC
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Phil's Auto Clinic, Hemet, CA
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Goad's Body Shop, Lexington, VA
EDWIN HAZZARD,
Southeast Mobile Tech, Goose Creek, SC
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Pete's Garage Inc., Newark, DE
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