POSITIVE ATTITUDE

Attitude can be your best friend or your worst enemy.

Attitude is the one factor that is universally acknowledged to be capable of overcoming every possible disadvantage. Attitude is associated with physical, neural, verbal opinion, ideologies and integrated philosophy of life. Attitude is the detailed direction of the human behaviour. It is a stage of sensitiveness and process to act.

What is Attitude?

Attitude is a mental and neural stage of readiness organized through experience exerting a dynamic influence upon the individuals response to all situations and objects with which he is related. Attitude is a complex mental state involving beliefs, feelings, values and dispositions to act in certain ways.

Attitudes develop on the ABC model( affect, behavioural change and cognition).
The affective response is a psychological response that expresses an individuals preferences for an entity. The behavioural intention is a verbal indication of the intention of an individual. The cognitive response is a cognitive evaluation of the entity to form an attitude. Most attitudes in individuals are a result of observational learning from their environment. In a nutshell, attitudes are tendencies to feel and behave in a particular way towards some objects, persons or events.

Attitude goes wherever you go!!!!!!!!!

Features of Attitudes
Multiplexity- influence of a number of elements ex. family, society, environment etc. Relation to needs-attitudes vary in relation to the need they serve ex. sports, music, dance etc. Valence refers to the magnitude. (favourable / unfavourable or showing indifferent attitude) Related to feelings & beliefs Attitudes affect behaviour either positively or negatively because attitude s affect ones perceptions. Attitudes undergo changes as one is exposed to different situations/people. Attitude determines altitude!!!!!!!!

Formation of Attitudes
Individuals are not born with certain attitudes. They are not inherent. They are acquired and learned by individuals. Factors responsible for formation of attitudes: Psychological factors i.e. ideas, values, beliefs, perceptions etc. Family plays a significant role. Society. Political factors. Economic factors. Attitudes can be changed through persuasion!!!!!

Change of Attitudes
Formation and change of attitudes are not two separate things but they are intertwined. Changing attitudes is a long term process. Change of attitudes is person centred rather than work centred. Ways of changing attitude in a person: Filling in the information gap Use of Fear Resolving the Discrepancies between attitude and behaviour Impact of Peers Co-opting Approach (mutual cooperation/understanding)

Attitudes change when: -a person receives new information from others or media - Cognitive change -through direct experience with the attitude object - Affective change -force a person to behave in a way different than normal - Behavioural change.

Examples of Positive attitude a) The Frog Story b) The Story of Two Asses c) videos on Abraham Lincoln

Attitude in Workplace
Attitudes represent a powerful force in any organization. An attitude of trust can pave the way for better communication between employee and supervisor. Employers dont want to hire people with negative attitude. In spite of having best education, experience , resume and skills in the world one will not be hired if one has wrong attitude. One is expected to have Pride (self dignity), Passion (burning desire) Belief in self which will create vigour and force that gives you the fuel to charge). Your attitude is the most important factor to job success.

The Power of Positive Attitude

The way you think ,affects all aspects of your life. Learn to listen to your (internal dialogue). Positive Attitude helps to cope more easily with the daily affairs of life. It brings optimism into your life and makes it easier to avoid worry and negative thinking. A positive attitude leads to happiness and success. It can change your whole life and filled with light . This light affects not only you but the people around you and the whole environment.

Benefits of Positive Attitude

Success achieved faster & more easily. Helps achieving goals &attaining success. Ability to inspire and motivate yourself and others. Fewer difficulties are encountered strengthens the person. More Happiness. More Energy. Greater inner power and strength. The ability to face any difficulty. Life smiles at you. People respect you. Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside ,awakens.-Carl Jung

Developing Positive Attitude

Listen to internal dialogue. Learn to communicate. Get back to basics. Help someone out. Find spirituality. Love and be loved by others Allow yourself to laugh and find humour in the simplest of things. Participate in the new physical and mental activities. Follow the principles of holistic health. Better nutrition and exercise help improve mood and attitude. Two men looked out from the prison bars, one saw the mud, the other saw the stars.

Obstacles in developing positive attitude. The common obstacles to develop a positive attitude Exaggerating Over generating Personalizing Thinking Jumping to conclusions Ignoring the positive Setting yourself up for success Avoid perfectionism Helpful approach Focus on the future Your outlook determines your output. Catherine Pulsifer

Staying Positive
Choose to be positive Look at the bright side of the life Choose to be and stay optimistic Find reason to smile more often Have faith in yourself and in the power of universe Contemplate on the futility of negative thinking and worries Associate yourself with happy people Read inspiring quotes and stories Repeat affirmations that inspire and motivate you Visualize only what you want to happen Learn to master your thoughts

Positive attitude manifests in:

Positive Thinking. Constructive Thinking. Creative thinking. Expecting Success. Optimism. Motivation to accomplish goals. Being Inspired. Not Giving Up. Looking at failure & problem blessing as in disguise. Belief in self and abilities. Displaying Self Esteem (respect)& Confidence. Looking For Solutions. Seeking Opportunities.

Examples of positive attitude I will think of myself as successful! I will have positive expectations for everything I do! I will remind myself of the past successes! I will not dwell on past failures and will not repeat them! I will surround myself with positive people and ideas! I will keep trying until I achieve the results I want!

Positive and its results

Attitude in action Optimistic Courage Enthusiasm Cheerful Considerate Courteous Sincere Warm and relaxed Results -Success -Recognition -Elevation -Happiness -Professional -Growth -Admiration -Friendship

Negative Attitudes are generally formed out of constant frustration.

Staying Negative

Five types of negative thinking: Magnifying Destructive labelling Imperative thinking (think of inflexible rules about how you and others should act-usually based on negative past experience. Mind reading-other peoples action towards a person/event. Divide and conquer-this happens because of over magnification and wanting others to support a particular position.

Examples of negative attitudes

Its not my job. The other department should have taken care of it. It wont work. I was not informed. You didnt consult me. I have no incentives. I dont get any respect. My pay scale is less. Those other employees make huge money. But I have degree/diploma. My services are not recognized.

How to overcome negative thinking

Work on your personal strength. Remember what F.R.E.S.H. stands for: F:Finances R: Relationships E: Environment S:Spirituality H: Health Stop listening to negative voice whether it is from within or outside. Look for alternatives Moods are contagious both positive/negative, good/bad. Try to be in the company of people with positive attitude.

 Control your frustration. Speak slowly, breath deeply into your heart. Choose to remain calm. Stop looking at the rear view mirror. you are with a choice either to look at negative past or into positive future. Past failures dont equal current successes. Watch with great care with who you hang with out. Jim Rohn says You become the average sum of the five people with whom you associate with. To have a simple test ask yourself these questions: -Who am I around with? -What are they doing to me? -What have they got me saying? -Where do they have me going? -What do they have me thinking? -What do they have me becoming? At the end ask yourself the big question: Is that okay?

Negative attitude and its results

A sustained negative attitude will kill you. The worst side-effect
of a bad attitude is stress which leads to fatal diseases.

Attitude in Action Inconsiderate Pessimistic Weak Rude Soar Irritable Inferiority Indecision

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Result Worry Tension Frustration Failure Sickness Poverty Boredom Dissatisfaction