Attitude is Everything! Take responsibility Like a magnet Shows in the job search process We have control over it

Positive Attitude Potential You’re more employable with a positive attitude You can be a positive role-model for your children and others Your self-esteem will increase along with productivity You will have more energy to pursue your goals and dreams You will have a better lifestyle for the future

Imagine the Possibilities Find meaningful work that fits your skills Start or return to school to learn new skills Start your own business Follow a dream you have always had Reevaluate your goals and spend time with family Meet new people and learn new things

Two Things that will have the Biggest Impact on Your Future: 1 – Your Own Belief System Self-esteem Attitude Experiences Your Beliefs are Reflected in Your Actions 2 – Your Personal Commitment to Achieving Success

Building Self-Esteem Be assertive Keep a sense of humor Project self-confidence Be optimistic and enthusiastic Use positive self-talk (affirmations) Visualize success Like yourself Have a positive self-image

More Tips for Building Self-Esteem Observe role models Initiate action Be persistent Be disciplined Demonstrate emotional intelligence –Common sense, wisdom, maturity, humor, street smarts Identify goals

Building Self-Esteem Continued Demonstrate self-reliance and resilience Be flexible Act with purpose Express passion about life Be responsible Have vision Be an innovator

Positive Self- Statements/Affirmations Are clear and brief Need to be strong and positive Take place in the here and now Grow more effective in repetition

Positive Self-Statements: “I Maintain a Positive Outlook “I am Assertive” “I have a Sense of Humor” “I am Self-Confident” “I am Enthusiastic” “I use Positive Self-Talk” “I Visualize Success” “I have Multiple Intelligences”

“I Learn from Role Models” “I initiate Action” “I am Persistent” “I am Disciplined” “I Demonstrate Emotional Intelligence” “I Identify My Goals” “I am Self-Reliant and Career Resilient” “I am Flexible”

More on Affirmations Subconscious mind Any time Sticky-notes Visualization

What Makes Workers Succeed…. Executives say these personality traits are most important in successful workers:

Remember…

Pop Quiz!! 1. What is the difference between enthusiasm and high energy? 2. What or who has control over our attitudes? 3. List three techniques to prevent procrastination. 4. List three ways you can increase your self-esteem. 5.Tell me your best affirmation

Chevreul’s Pendulum Can you visualize being successful? Try to focus your attention well enough to visualize something you want to happen in your life. Try the pendulum exercise. Now try again to visualize something you want to happen in your life. Can you see it??

Passive, Assertive, Aggressive? Scenario A Scenario B What is the best response?

Do you… …find that others coerce you into thinking their way? …sometimes lose control and become angry at others who don’t warrant it? Is it difficult for you to express your positive or negative feelings openly and honestly?

Assertiveness Definition –Ability to express yourself and your rights without violating the rights of others –Appropriately direct, open, and honest communication which is self-enhancing and expressive –Clearly states your needs and keeps the lines of communication open with the other

Assertiveness Techniques 1.Be specific and clear about what you want, think and feel 2.“Own” your message 3.Ask for feedback 4.Broken record 5.Fogging 6.Negative inquiry 7.Negative assertion 8.I statements

Benefits of Assertiveness Have fewer conflicts in their dealings with others –Less stress Their needs are met –Less stress –Also help others get needs met Have stronger, more supportive relationships –Have people they can count on –Stress management –Healthier body

Communication ____ % is nonverbal! If you think nobody cares you are alive, try missing a car payment. –Bennett Cerf

When it comes to attitude… Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t… you’re right! -Henry Ford