1. A Positive Attitude Changes Everything

3. What is a positive attitude? Popular definitions: Wikipedia: "is a concept in psychology. Attitudes are positive or negative views of an 'attitude object': i.e. a person, behavior or event” Dictionary.com: defines attitude as "a state of mind or a feeling; disposition…” Ehow.com: A positive attitude is a philosophy of approaching life with optimism and confidence. Read more

4. What is a positive attitude? Now, research-based, what is it? Subjective well- being The individual’s current evaluation of his/her happiness - often expressed in affective terms, “I feel good” (Schwartz & Strack, 1999). “Life Satisfaction” ‘... cognitive evaluation of one’s life’ (Diener, 1984, p. 550). It’s how you think!

5. Become a Master Thinker

8. Happiness Formula Dr. Ed Diener H = S + C + V H = Level of Happiness S = Set Point C = Conditions of Your Life V = Voluntary Activities

9. What’s the Message?

10. 1. Determine why you are valuable  I can’t/I have to!  Must be nice/Lucky you!  Well, at least you……..  You have no idea/People don’t understand!  Welcome to my world/Join the club!

11. 2. Gain Perspective – have a ruler

12. 3. Process assumptions Think before you speak! www.speakstrong.com www.speakstrong.com Use your ruler Apologize if necessary

13. 4. Get a venting partner Social support Give and take Don’t abuse!

14. 5. Find your purpose

15. To End: If a dog were your teacher

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