Developing Positive Attitude Uttam Acharya acharya.uttam@gmail.com 9841252849

Objectives Explain the importance of positive attitude in work life Describe dimensions of positive attitude Apply practical skills for developing positive attitude

Contents Positive attitude and its importance in work life Dimensions of attitude- Positive behaving, believing and thinking Practical skills for developing positive attitude Steps to develop positive attitude

Issues Can an executive be a good executive without a good attitude Can a student be a good student without a good attitude? Can parents, teachers, salespersons, employers, or employees be a good in their roles without a good attitude?

Issues A little boy asked balloon seller “If you release a black balloon, would that also fly?” The balloon seller replied “Son , it is not the color of the balloon, it is what’s inside that makes it up”

Thought IF AN EGG IS BROKEN BY AN OUTSIDE FORCE… …..A LIFE ENDS. IF AN EGG BREAKS FROM WITHIN... LIFE BEGINS. GREAT THINGS ALWAYS BEGIN FROM WITHIN.

Concept of attitude: “Attitudes are likes and dislikes, favorable or unfavorable evaluations and reactions to objects, people,situations, or any other aspects of the world including abstract ideas and social policies”

Attitude: Importance Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond to it. —Charles Swindoll It determines everything else in your life! It affects relationships. It affects careers; It affects your entire future. Your attitude is a habit Changing your attitude can literally change your life. And here’s the great thing about attitude: It’s your choice

How to Learn positive attitude? Human being should learn everything Human being should acquire knowledge, skill and Attitude Should practice the behavior

Different Dimensions यादृशी भावना यस्य सिध्दिर्भवति तादृशी Positive thinking Positive believing Positive behaving

Positive thinking Positive thinking. Constructive thinking. Creative thinking. Optimism. Motivation and energy to do things and accomplish goals. An attitude of happiness.

Positive believing Expecting success and not failure. Making you feel inspired. It gives you the strength not to give up, if you encounter obstacles on your way. Believing in yourself and in your abilities. Enables you to show self-esteem and confidence

Positive behaving It helps you achieve goals and attain success. It brings more happiness into your life. It produces more energy. Positive attitude increases your faith in your abilities, and brings hope for a brighter future. You become able to inspire and motivate yourself and others.

Being Positive: Positive feedback: 100% improvement in sports Positive conversation: Organizations having more positive conversations are regarded as healthy organizations. Positive attitude: People with positive attitude even lived longer.

"By constant thinking about the faults of others, your intellect gradually gets contaminated by these faults“

What we nurture that grows? It’s like a garden. What we nurture that grows? Where is the focus?

Power of Positive Attitude

Same applies in human beings KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS SEEN TO OTHERS SEA LEVEL UNSEEN TO OTHERS ATTITUDE

The benefits of a positive attitude: More happiness. More energy. Greater inner power and strength. People respect you. Makes for a pleasing personality. Fosters teamwork. Reduces stress. Improves working environment.

Consequences of Negative Attitude Bitterness Ill health Create negative environment High stress level for themselves and for others They also pass on their negative behaviors to others around them and to future generations.

When you complete your assignment in the present organization, How do you want to be remembered?

Irritating, most negative, charmless, disgusting or Enthusiastic, positive, energetic, charming, passionate, compassionate

Steps to Develop Positive Attitude Look at the bright side of life. Focus at positive. Find reasons to smile more often. Avoid negative thinking and worries. Associate yourself with happy and positive people. Read inspiring stories. Read inspiring quotes. Develop an attitude of gratitude

Steps to Develop Positive Attitude Engage in continuous learning process. Start to like things that need to be done. Start your day with positive in the morning. At the end of each day, reflect on the positives of the day. What went right and why? Rather than focusing on what went wrong. Focus instead on what you've learned. At the end of the day repeat this affirmation: I am an optimistic, hopeful, positive thinking person.

Take away Becoming more positive is always a good thing. You can identify where and how much you tend to think negatively. The more aware you are of your thoughts, the better you'll be able to change them to emphasize the positive. Positive thinking usually attracts positive people, events, and outcomes. You may not be aware of all of your negative thoughts and the effect they have on your life, however, by taking some time to understand your own thought patterns, you can challenge those irrational, negative thoughts – and replace them with more positive, optimistic and empowering messages

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