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There are several factors you need to look into when it comes to how to stay positive in any working environment.
In order to work on your positive attitude in your work environment, you need to look into
- the work environment, then you have to look into
- self change perspective of things and finally
- how you can influence your environment.
Below you will find some thoughts for these three areas, and some points to remember as you go along to create a positive work environment and be a positive element within it yourself.
1. Work Environment
You should beware of the 4 challenge areas in your working environment
A. Negative Work Environment
B. Other People’s Behavior
C. Changing Environment
D. Determinism Theory
A. Negative Work Environment
You probably have heard these comments in your everyday working environment.
Everyone fighting to get ahead
No one appreciates your contributions
Too much work . . . not enough help
Deadlines are unrealistic
Longer hours . . . additional work
Budget Constraints
Competition is eating us alive
You need to see through these comments and seek solutions to them in stead of seeking the problem itself and dwell with it.
B. Other People’s Behavior
There are several human types in your environment, and you will find every one of them in your environment. Just beware of them, listen to them, but try to solve the problem by being proactive and defuse these behaviors.
Complainers
Gossips
Whiners
Negatives
Backstabbers
Controllers
If you can manage these human types in your work environment, you are a long way to experience and get a more positive work environment.
C. Changing Environment
CHANGES does lots of things with you as and individual and you should be aware of these, such as;
Challenges our paradigms
Alters the way we think
Makes life more difficult for a while
Causes Stress
Is an ongoing fact of life
D. Determinism Theory
There are several statements that gives reason to the behavior amongst humans within your organization, as well as your own thinking. Just reflect over these three types;
GENETIC: My Grandparents did it to me. (Inherited traits)
PSYCHIC: My Parents did it to me. (Upbringing)
ENVIRONMENTAL: My Spouse, my Boss, the Company, the Economy, etc.. is doing this to me. (Surroundings)
2. Self Change
First I would like you to dwell on Life’s Little Question
“Are some people just born positive thinkers . . . or is it their CHOICE?”
You should take on the protective Armor against challenges which actually Comes from SELF CHANGE
Change 3 Things!
A. Attitude
B. Thinking
C. Behavior
A.Attitude
You have to ask yourself, How to Change Your Attitude?
Is it possible to change, or is the answer as you may hear lots, I can not change who I am, you have to accept me as I am. My answer to this is, it is possible to change, but Changes happen personally from the INSIDE OUT!
So . . . Accept Responsibility
I am responsible . . .
. . . for who I am
. . . for what I have
. . . for what I do
Step #2 Take Control
Ownership
Values
Mission
Discipline
ALL THESE THINGS - FROM THE INSIDE . . . OUT!
How to Change Your Thinking
Changes come from observing logically in every situation
Observe Your Thinking
- Identify Your Negative Thoughts And Triggers
- Observe Your Negative Thoughts Objectively
Do not think like this;
I’m not going to be able to do this?
This will not help me!!
I’m unworthy
Manage Your Self-Talk
If you think you Can, or you think you Can’t…YOU’RE RIGHT! Henry Ford
- Focus on managing your Negative thoughts, not eliminating them
- Learn to argue with yourself
- Stop It!!
Think like this;
With some help this can be done
I will benefit from this experience
B. Behavior
How to Change Your Behavior
Changes take true assessment, determination & discipline
Choose Your Behavior
REACTIVE; Stimulus gives response
RESPONSIBLE; Stimulus gives my choice which again gives my response
Steps Toward Changing Behavior
1. Unconscious Incompetence
2. Conscience Incompetence
3. Conscience Competence
4. Unconscious Competence
Gives SUCCESSFUL BEHAVIOR
3. Influence Your Environment
Add POSITIVE Behavior
Replace the BAD HABITS!
• Spread a SMILE around
• Focus on the good of each day
• Say “please” and “thank you”
• Evaluate YOUR behavior
• Never miss an opportunity to complement
More POSITIVE Contributions
Before you say anything to anyone, ask yourself three things
1. Is it true?
2. Is it harmful?
3. Is it necessary?
Keep promises
Have a forgiving view of people
Keep an open mind with changes
See criticism as opportunity to improve
Remember to . . .
Watch your definitions - they become thoughts
Watch your thoughts - they become words
Watch your words - they become actions
Watch your actions - they become your destiny
The Choice is YOURS
With a Bad attitude you can never have a positive day
With a Positive attitude you can never have a bad day
Choose POSITIVE Living through your Thinking, Behavior and Attitude
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