Building A Positive Attitude

“ A little ability combined with a positive attitude often goes further than a great talent teamed with a negative viewpoint. ” The Power of Attitude!

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.

Lots of enthusiasm Creativity Ideas and solutions come easier People like positive people Endless supply of energy Advantages of Positive Attitude!

Eyes sparkle How Do You Recognize Who Is Positive? Smiles Takes better care physically and mentally More energized

Ways We Express Attitude The way we walk The way we talk The way we stand What we say

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

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

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

0 - 3: Outside of my control Scoring How You Look At Life 4 - 6: Sometimes in control : In Control

What Affects Your Attitude? What goes on around us……. Money problems…… Personal disappointments….. Family problems …….. Health problems……

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…

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

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

POSITIVE SELF-TALK “ I will be able to do my best on this interview because I have practiced how to answer tough questions! ”

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

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

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

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

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

The Joy Of Affirmations THERE ARE AFFIRMATIONS FOR… Living Work Overcoming fear Personal development Command the morning to get off to a good start

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! ”

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

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

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

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

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 application and resume. ”

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! ”

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