Hello Monday Motivators!
I spent some time last weekend sorting through more than 120 customized handouts from presentations I have written and given over the past several years. This was part of my effort to streamline my office and be more organized than ever before. I stacked them by topic and then sifted through each stack. It was really interesting to see which topics had the bigger stacks!
Attitude was a big winner! Whether it was Success is 90% Attitude or Imagine. . .Believe. . . Achieve. . . or my personal favorite, Eggs & Attitudes™. There is an assessment in this program and I'd like you to rate yourself. It' simple. Do you agree or disagree with each statement?
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My attitude is changeable. (Of course our attitudes are changeable. They are like the weather for many people. The good news is that as quick as you feel a negative attitude, you can change it to being positive.)
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The quality of work I produce varies depending on my attitude. (Just think about how much better your output is at work when you have an upbeat attitude than when you feel frustrated, upset, or stressed. Attitude definitely impacts the quality of work you produce, therefore, your attitude is very important.)
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I don't need to do anything to keep myself upbeat. It will just happen. (That would be nice and many times it does just happen. The reality is that life happens and that can easily drag a person down. Plus we live in a negative society--just pick up the newspaper, listen to the news, listen to peers and their complaints, and more. Every day we hear of bad things happening. Our minds are like our bodies in that our mind needs nutrients. Our minds need to be fed positive information whether we read an uplifting quote, listen for good news from our peers, or listen to an inspirational CD. The list goes on. The idea is to feed your mind with something positive every day! You can't wait until you are really down and out and then just pick up a book and expect your attitude to change instantly. The more positive you put in, the more positive you give out!)
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My attitude needs to be handled gently. (Your attitude is like an egg. It is fragile and delicate. If you don't take care of it, someone is sure to snatch it away from you or crush it.)
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I have ultimate control of my attitude. (Maybe you are thinking, "I'd have a good attitude if my boss treated me better or if I would get that raise I've been waiting for." Or, "If Joe would treat me nicer, I would be nicer." No! The great news is you control your attitude. If you choose to be upset, fine. I'm not saying you have to walk around with a big grin on your face 24 hours a day. However, when you maintain a positive attitude, life is easier, your are more creative, and your work day flows better.)
"A positive outlook energizes, empowers, and actually strengthens you. Psychological studies have repeatedly proven its therapeutic force. According to research, this is the mindset of winners--optimists get paid more, are healthier, win more elections, live longer and. . . are better at adapting to change." -- Price Pritchett
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The above post is from Joan Burge's Monday Motivator, a weekly e-zine distributed by Office Dynamics.