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How Does Your Attitude Measure Up?

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A positive attitude makes work and life more rewarding. Good things seem to happen to people with positive attitudes.

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Move Forward With Positive Thoughts

If you change a picture frame, the picture itself can look very different. Try these suggestions to reframe self-defeating thoughts into positive ones.

Because they seem to be full of energy and enthusiasm, positive people are fun to be with. On the other hand, negative colleagues can make work a challenge for their co-workers and even themselves.

Being positive at work isn't only about showing enthusiasm—it's also about having positive work habits and behaviours. Positive employees show up on time, take pride in doing tasks well, show initiative, manage risks, and act honestly and ethically.  

You may spend up to 40% of your waking hours at work. Since your attitude goes a long way toward making work a pleasure or a pain, it makes sense to take a positive attitude with you to work!

Your attitude says a lot about you. Employers recognize the importance of a positive attitude, and often "hire for attitude and train for skills."

To find out how positive your attitude is, try the following quick quiz.

Take the quick attitude quiz

Below each question, enter the number for the response that best describes you most of the time. Work quickly and go with your first reaction.

Yes – 3   Sometimes – 2    No – 1

Scoring

What was your score? With 42 questions, the highest possible total is 126. Check the ratings below.

115–126: Terrific! You really are a positive person.

100–114:   Well done. Your positive attitude will take you far.

66–99:   Be aware that you are a bit negative sometimes.

Less than 66: Try to improve your attitude, especially in the areas where you responded with a 1.

In the space below, list any of the questions you answered with a 1. Think about how your attitude may be holding you back, then rewrite it as a positive. If the first situation is one you struggle with, for example, rewrite it as, “I can disagree without being disagreeable,” then print this positive statement and place it where you’ll see it often.

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Starting today, promise yourself that the next time this situation comes up, you’ll react positively to it—just this once. If the second situation is on your list and you have the chance to complain—don’t. Notice how being positive makes you feel. You only need to react positively to each situation on your list once a day. But if it feels good you may want to try it more often. Take the same step tomorrow and the next day.

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Success at School: It’s About More Than Marks

To do well at school, you have to know how to conduct yourself as you work with classmates, instructors, and others involved in your learning. When you know what’s expected of you, you’ll do better at school, in your future jobs, and in your every-day life.

Have a positively good day

Here are a few tips for staying positive all day long:

  • Start your day by looking for something good that is happening. It may be the sun shining, a bird singing, a refreshing drink of water or your pet showing its affection for you.
  • Choose your attitude for the day. Focus on the good.
  • Give someone an unexpected compliment.
  • Ignore the bad drivers on the road.
  • Really listen to what people are saying and focus on understanding them.
  • Read biographies and see the challenges others have overcome.
  • Help someone.
  • Explore your spiritual life.
  • Before going to sleep, review your day and note the small positive things that happened.
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A bit of awareness and planning can help you relax and feel more confident, friendly, and focused, right from your very first day.

Discover the value of a positive attitude

A positive attitude lets you find satisfaction in every aspect of your life. It can be the difference between success and failure. Your positives will help you:

  • Adapt to change
  • Find work and keep it
  • Build your career
  • Balance your lifestyle
  • Make the most of learning opportunities
  • Create more satisfying relationships

People aren't born with attitudes. Attitudes are based on what you’ve learned and experienced, and affect the way you think, act and feel. This means you can get rid of a negative attitude that does not support you and replace it with a positive one that does.

A positive attitude in the workplace has a positive effect on co-workers and customers. Put your positive attitude to work for you.

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