"Attitude is a little thing that makes s big difference.”
How do the words above resonate with you?
Pause here for a moment and free yourself from distractions:
Take a deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... calm your mind and be present...
As a second grade teacher, I had this quote hanging in my classroom. It brings me back to the young faces during the first week of school: Some children with smiles, a few with tears... Some noticeably excited... others walking in the room slowly... curious, apprehensive. The observations were a source of powerful information.
You can learn a lot about a person by observing their attitude.
attitude /noun/
-a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior.
-truculent or uncooperative behavior; a resentful or antagonistic manner.
What’s your attitude saying about you? Think about that for a moment...
In psychology, an attitude refers to a set of emotions, beliefs, and behaviors toward a particular object, person, thing, or event. Attitudes are often the result of experience or upbringing, and they can have a powerful influence over behavior. While attitudes are enduring, they can also change. (verywellmind.com)
Whether positive, negative, or neutral, your attitude affects everything you do.
Why stay positive? Real question... what reasons can you come up with?
Now, recall a negative experience from the past... don't rush... what comes to your mind..?
What positive lesson did you learn? What did the situation teach you about yourself..?
Identifying and seizing opportunities instead of letting them pass you by.
Perhaps it has motivated or propelled you forward...
Look at you now! …consider some obstacles you've overcome...
More assertive even, seizing opportunities
Staying positive can be a challenge. But always remember who s in control and do your best not to give your power away. Regardless of the situation never allow others to steal your joy.
Ten Tips for Maintaining a Positive Attitude: (From indeed.com)
Be aware of the good things in your life: Bookend your day with gratitude. write in a journal or make time to just be with your thoughts.
Challenge yourself: Intentionally learn something new every day. Read about something or someone you are interested in, speak with one of your mentors.
Honor yourself: Describe yourself and your life with positive words
Surround yourself with positive people: It's contagious.
Meditate daily: Just give it a try, there are plenty of apps out there as well as short videos.
Accept what comes: Try not to expect results. In any situation, you can only control yourself.
Try to make other people feel happy: Tell a good joke... laugh more... Spread the joy!
Forgive others for their limitations: Life is short, don't waste your time or energy on holding onto negative feelings. work on a solution.
Focus on what you get to do: Mindset is powerful! Instead of what you have to do reframe your thoughts: You get to go to work, your get to spend more time at home, you get work with people your haven't worked with before...
Practice Dealing with rejection: It's a skill worth mastering. Ask for that promotion you've been waiting for or apply for that dream job. Do your best. Soon the no's will turn into a yes. Never give up.
Today’s Challenge: Keep your attitude Positive!
Share this blog with other and start the conversation.
Discuss the questions in your professional circles.
Select an accountability partner. Learn and grow together. Identify your triggers and develop ways to maintain a positive attitude.
How will you stay positive today? What are you willing to do?
Don’t miss your opportunity! Be intentional... Encourage others to do the same and watch what happens.
You got this!
Coach Tavia
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References:
Attitudes and Behavior in Psychology
Ten Tips for Maintaining a Positive Attitude:
Vanzant, Iyanla; Acts of Faith: Daily Meditations for People of Color. Atria, New York, NY. 2020
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