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Building A Positive Attitude
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“A little ability combined with a positive attitude often goes
further than a great talent teamed with a negative viewpoint.”
The Power of Attitude!
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There is very little difference in people, but
that little difference makes a big difference.
Attitude Makes a Difference!
That little difference is attitude. The big
difference is whether it is positive or negative.
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Lots of enthusiasm
Creativity Ideas and solutions come easier
People like positive people
Endless supply of energy
Advantages of Positive Attitude!
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Eyes sparkle
How Do You Recognize Who Is Positive?
Smiles
Takes better care physically and mentally
More energized
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Ways We Express Attitude The way we walk
The way we talk
The way we stand
What we say
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1. Other people control my life.
2. I am responsible for the success in my life.
3. Success in life is a matter of luck.
4. When things go wrong it’s usually because of things I couldn’t control.
5. The last time I did something successful I knew it was because of my own efforts.
How You Look At Life Quiz
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6. The last time I failed at something I knew it was because I just wasn’t good enough to get the job done.
7. Most successful people are born successful.
8. It seems that most things are beyond my control.
9. When I fail, it is usually someone else’s fault.
10. When I succeed, it is usually because of someone else’s efforts.
How You Look At Life Quiz
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Scoring:
Statement 1, True = 0, False = 1 Statement 6, True = 0, False = 1
Statement 2, True = 1, False = 0 Statement 7, True = 0, False = 1
Statement 3, True = 0, False = 1 Statement 8, True = 0, False = 1
Statement 4, True = 0, False = 1 Statement 9, True = 0, False = 1
Statement 5, True = 1, False = 0 Statement 10, True = 0, False = 1
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0 - 3: Outside of my control
Scoring How You Look At Life
4 - 6: Sometimes in control
7 - 10: In Control
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What Affects Your Attitude?
What goes on around us……. Money problems…… Personal disappointments….. Family problems …….. Health problems……
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Something good happens: The team wins first place; or you’re got a special training. What’s your reaction?
• I’ve got talent and worked really hard for this – things usually work out for me.
• For once I got lucky too
Focus On How You Would Feel,Not The Way You Think You Should React…
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You Can Develop a Positive Attitude By:
Being dependable
Taking pride in your work
Positive self-talk
Respecting the rights of others
Believing in yourself
Setting goals
Caring about others Being willing to
improve yourself Being cheerful, polite
and helpful Being knowledgeable Live and let live Showing
enthusiasm… SMILE
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Adjusting Your Attitude Takes:
A willingness to learn
A desire to do your best
Enthusiasm A sense of
humor
Working with others
Being a good listener
Welcoming change
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POSITIVE SELF-TALK
“I will be able to do my best on this interview because I have practiced how to answer tough questions!”
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Negative Thoughts:
• Other people won’t like me
• I won’t know what to say or do
• Other people will know each other and I will be alone
Starting A New Job
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Negative Thoughts:
• I’ll get lost and be late
• I won’t know what to say or I’ll say the wrong thing
• I won’t get hired
Going On Job Interviews
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• Improved job performance and job satisfaction
• Better general health
• Easier interpersonal relationships
• More enjoyment in life
• More co-operation from others
• Feel more responsible and in control of life
Benefits Of Self-talk
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•When you begin using affirmations, the law of reinforcement begins to work for you.
•Affirmations can be used in several areas of your life.
•When an affirmation relates directly to your goals and values, it can inspire change.
•Every day in every way, I am getting better and better.
The Joy Of Affirmations
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The Joy Of Affirmations
When you practice using affirmations on a regular basis, they begin to work for you!
•First, you begin to look for these strengths and changes
•Then, you begin to act like the person you have decided to become
You literally change because you act according to the expectations you have set for yourself!
LAW OF REINFORCEMNT
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The Joy Of Affirmations THERE ARE AFFIRMATIONS FOR…
•Living•Work
•Overcoming fear
•Personal development•Command the morning to get off to a good start
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The Joy Of Affirmations
•“ I can speak before a group because I believe in what I say. The more I speak, the more effective I become!”
It works because it sparks action- Action that makes the expectation
become alive!
THEY CAN INSPIRE CHANGE!
•“ I just can’t speak before a group!”
•“ I can speak effectively!”
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Curbing Your Inner Critic
•Sometimes we have negative “talk tapes”
•We may continue to play those messages even if they were given to us by someone else when we were a child
•Replace the ones we don’t like with our own positive messages
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I am a special person with special talents.
I am able to accomplish whatever I set my mind to.
I am free to succeed.
I am strong and confident.
I take control of my life and accomplish my goals.
I know what to do and I do it well.
I am a hard worker and my efforts succeed.
I am competent and able to succeed in new situations
Affirmations
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I like myself and people like me.
I am smart about many things.
I am able to handle new situations comfortably.
I like to meet new people and they like me.
My life is better today.
I am proud of myself and what I have accomplished.
My efforts are rewarded with success and self-confidence
I make wise choices and my life is improving
Affirmations
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•Become aware of your inner critic
•How does your inner critic respond to your affirmation?
•Take the worst comment and turn it around
•Choose the affirmation you like the most. Cut it out and tape it on your bathroom mirror, your refrigerator, or your work place.
Curbing Your Inner Critic
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Job Seeking Skill: First Impressions
•Use the Employer’s name
•Shake Hands
•Introduce Yourself
•Tell the position you are seeking
•Offer application or resume
“Hello Mr. Larson”
“My name is ______”
“Here’s my applicationand resume.”
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Job Seeking Skill: Last Impressions
•Use the Employer’s name
•Thank the Employer by name•Shake Hands
•And Say…
“Mr. Larson”
“I really want to work for you!”
“Thank You Mr. Larson!”
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Points To Remember…
•Your attitude affects the workplace
•Develop personal affirmations to use in your life
•Use positive self-talk to curb your inner critic
•Present a positive First and Last Impression