Me from A-Z “A is for Attitude”








 I decided to try something new. I have had a bit of writers block lately, so I have decided I am going to do my blog for the next 26 days (or entries) about my self from A-Z, using prompt words for each letter that I found on Google. My first prompt is A is for Attitude.


A Is for Attitude



For a long time, I thought attitude was something you either had or didn’t.

You were born cheerful, or you weren’t. You woke up positive, or you braced yourself for the day ahead.

Life has taught me otherwise.

Attitude isn’t about pretending everything is fine. It’s about how we choose to act or react to situations, especially when things are not fine at all.

I’ve learned this slowly, through work that asks a lot of the heart, through family moments that stretch patience, and through seasons where the days felt heavier than usual. There were times I woke up already tired, already worried, already unsure. On those days, my attitude wasn’t cheerful—it was intentional.

Sometimes my best attitude looked like quiet strength. Sometimes it looked like taking a deep breath before responding. Sometimes it looked like grace—for myself and for others.

Working with children, especially those who need a little more understanding, has been one of my greatest teachers. They notice everything and they feel the tone. They sense frustration and kindness long before words are spoken. I’ve learned that my attitude can set the mood for an entire room. That realization humbles me.

Faith plays a big role here too. I’ve come to understand that a good attitude isn’t always about control, it’s about trust. Trusting God when answers don’t come quickly. Trusting that showing kindness still matters and always will. Trusting that doing my best, even quietly, is enough.

These days, I don’t aim for perfect positivity. I aim for honesty, patience, and a willingness to try again tomorrow. Some days I do better than others, and that’s okay, I am human after all and stumble more than I’d like to admit..

If there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s this: Attitude shapes more than moments, it shapes memories. It shapes how people feel when they’re with us. And it shapes who we become over time. People may forget your name or what you did for a living or any other details of your life, but they usually always remember how you made them feel and that’s why the attitude you present is important.

Just me, sharing life one letter at a time.




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