The way we respond to things that happen around us every day is the main reason for the way things turn out.

If we get angry at the queue in the coffee shop, that queue is rarely going to speed up. If we can accept it, chances are that it will disappear quickly.

If our partner gets angry at us and we get angry in response, nothing good is going to happen next (except for a full blown fight). If we take a second to listen to what they’re saying before responding angrily, there may be a chance we can work it all out.

If a job we interviewed for goes to another candidate, we’re going to be frustrated. But if we then blame the bus driver for making us 2 minutes late (the only reason we were passed over) without holding up our hand and realising this was our mistake, we’re not going to see much change for the better.

The fact is that it’s all on us. Our attitude and our responses to situations lead directly to the outcome of that situation. 

Keep a good attitude and good things will happen. Let anger take over and blame everything and everyone around you rather than looking at yourself and things will stay the same.