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Life’s Little Question “Are some people just born positive thinkers . . . or is it their CHOICE?”
How to Stay POSI + IVE in a TOUGH Work Environment
Negative Work Environment The Environment Other People’s Behavior Changing Environment Ouch! YOU Negative Work Environment Past Experiences Negative World View Determinism Theory Beware the Bullets!
Negative Work Environment - Dog eat dog . . . 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 - Poor management / direction - Job insecurity
“The only person who always likes change is a wet baby” Changing Environment “The only person who always likes change is a wet baby” CHANGE . . . Challenges our paradigms Alters the way we think Makes life more difficult for a while Causes Stress Is an ongoing fact of life
Past Experiences Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!
Determinism Theory 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)
The Problem With Dodging Bullets You’re going to get hit!
Wear Bulletproof Armor Choice #2 Wear Bulletproof Armor
Bulletproof Armor Comes from SELF CHANGE
Putting on the Armor Change 3 Things!
How to Change Your Attitude Changes happen personally from the INSIDE OUT! ATTITUDE
This is going to be a wonderful day! Manage Your Self-Talk If you think you Can, or you think you Can’t… YOU’RE RIGHT! Henry Ford This is going to be a wonderful day! This is going to be a crappy day! THINKING 36
How to Change Your Thinking Changes come from observing logically in every situation THINKING
Observe Your Thinking I refuse to let this hook me! What can I do to defuse this? This is all very interesting Tomorrow it will look very different. I’d like to beat the … I do not like to be him THINKING
Empathy builds trust ! The trust stair case 5. You can trust me ! 4. I am on your side ! 3. I want to help you reach your goals ! 2. I understand your aims & goals ! 1. I listen to understand ! The trust stair case
We usually listen at the first 4 levels ! Listening ! 5. Empathetic 4. Attentive 3. Selective 2. Pretending 1. Ignoring We usually listen at the first 4 levels !
Understanding is about Listening ! Pass judgment ! Evaluation ! The barriers … Pass judgment ! Evaluation ! …a tendency to approve/disapprove !
Understanding is about Listening ! …your frame of reference ! The barriers … Perceptions ! …your frame of reference !
The verbal content LISTENING ON THE WIDE BAND Sender Receiver The narrow band The wide band Posture, facial expression Hesitations, silences Emphasis, inflexions Tone and pitch of voice Things left unsaid Emotional undercurrents Sender
How to Change Your Behavior Changes take true assessment, determination & discipline BEHAVIOR
Choose Your Behavior REACTIVE Stimulus Response RESPONSIBLE My Choice My Response Stimulus BEHAVIOR
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Choose POSI+IVE Living Salony Priya Counselling psychologist & HR Trainer 9830512343, salony_priya@rediffmail.com