I Win, You Win, Everybody Wins!

Have you ever felt that there is absolutely no way to successfully solve a difficult problem or situation? We all have.

But don't give up hope. Because for every door that is shut, a window is opened. The key is thinking Win-Win.

When having a Win-Win attitude, it is important to always be open minded and think positively about any situation life brings. You must give and take.

For example, you and a friend get in an argument at school about who should have the higher grade in lab because one of you did more work. You know that you deserve the points because you worked hard. You MUST think about how the other person feels and why.

Your friend is probably feeling the same way you do, so the best thing to do is sit down and figure out a way to split the points. Take each others feelings into account.

Doing this will not only make a deposit in your PBA, or personal bank account, but will also make a deposit in your RBA, or relationship bank account. Be the kindle to the fire in your relationships.

You will find yourself happier and with more friends if you find yourself living Win-Win.

Needed: Proactive People

After reading The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey, I realized that in our world today, there are two types of people, active and proactive. Our planet has many problems, so what we need are less reactive people and more proactive people.

One particular issue, that needs educated "proactivaters" is AIDS. All most people know is that this particular disease is sexually transmitted. People should know all about this disease. Education could make an enormous difference in the cause.

But the spreading of news does not happen over night or magically. This takes work and effort, which is where our proactive workers come in short supply.

More Health teachers should take the time to educate their students on this matter. Seeing a lesson gone out of a nine weeks is alot better than seeing someone you know with AIDS. One lesson could mean one life.

Also, in foreign countries where this potent disease is spreading like wild fire, we need people to volunteer their time, money, and effort to help a fellow people in need. Mothers, fathers, sisters, and brothers are dying because of a lack of knowledge.

Stopping, or even causing a large decline in this disease, will not be easy.

The task will be hard. The task will take more than just a few proactive people to accomplish this goal.

Changing attitudes is never easy, especially if an attitude becomes a lifestyle. Changing a lifestyle is difficult, but would be well worth the effort.