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HOW TO STAY POSITIVE IN WORK ENVIRONMENT
HOW TO STAY POSITIVE IN WORK ENVIRONMENT
The Environment The Environment
Determinism
Theory
Determinism
TheoryNegative
World View
Negative
World View
Changing
Environment
Changing
Environment
YOU
Beware of the Bullets!Beware of the Bullets!
Negative Work Environment
Negative Work Environment
Past Experiences
Past Experiences
Other People’s
Behavior
Other People’s
Behavior
Ouch!
- Everyone fighting to get ahead
- No one appreciates your contributions
- Deadlines are unrealistic
- Longer hours . . . additional work
- Competition is eating us alive
Negative Work Environment
Negative Work Environment
Other People’s Behavior
Other People’s Behavior
BulldozersBulldozers
Snipers
Snipers
ExplodersExploders
Patronizers
Complainers
Controllers
Backstabbers
Walking Wounded
Negatives
GossipsGossips
Brown Nosers
SluffersSluffers
Whiners
CHANGE . . . CHANGE . . . Challenges our
paradigms Alters the way we think Makes life more difficult
for a while Causes Stress Is an ongoing fact of life
Challenges our paradigms
Alters the way we think Makes life more difficult
for a while Causes Stress Is an ongoing fact of life
Changing Environment
Changing Environment
“The only person who alwayslikes a change is a wet baby”
Past Experiences
Past Experiences
Ouch!
Ouch!
Ouch!
Ouch!
Ouch! Ouch!
A culture of NO !!!
Negative World View
Negative World View
GENETIC: My Grandparents did it to me. (Inherited traits)
PSYCHIC: My Parents did it to me. (Upbringing)
ENVIRONMENTAL: My Colleagues, my Commander, etc.. is doing this to me. (Workplace environment)
Determinism Theory
Determinism Theory
“Are some people just born positive thinkers . . . or is it their CHOICE?”
“Are some people just born positive thinkers . . . or is it their CHOICE?”
Life’s Little QuestionLife’s Little Question
Choose the Right LuggageChoose the Right Luggage
Dodge
Bullets Be Bulletproof
You’re going to get hit!
The Problem With Dodging BulletsThe Problem With Dodging Bullets
Choice #2 Choice #2 Wear Bulletproof ArmorWear Bulletproof Armor
Bulletproof Armor Comes from
Bulletproof Armor Comes from
SELF CHANGESELF CHANGESELF CHANGESELF CHANGE
Putting on the ArmorPutting on the Armor
Change
3 Things! Change
3 Things!
How to Change Your AttitudeHow to Change Your Attitude
ATTITUDEATTITUDEATTITUDEATTITUDE
ATTITUDEATTITUDEATTITUDEATTITUDE
Changes happen personally from the
INSIDE OUT!
Changes happen personally from the
INSIDE OUT!
I am responsible . . .
. . . for who I am . . . for what I have . . . for what I doATTITUDE
ATTITUDEATTITUDEATTITUDE
So . . . Accept ResponsibilitySo . . . Accept Responsibility
Negative world view
YOU
FROM THE INSIDE . . . OUT!FROM THE INSIDE . . . OUT!ATTITUDEATTITUDEATTITUDEATTITUDE
Step #2 Take ControlStep #2 Take Control
How to Change Your ThinkingHow to Change Your Thinking
THINKINGTHINKING
THINKINGTHINKINGTHINKINGTHINKING
Changes come from observing
logically in every situation
Changes come from observing
logically in every situation
This is going to be a wonderful
day!
This is going to be a crappy day!
Manage Your Self-TalkManage Your Self-TalkIf you think you Can, you can or you think you Can’t…you can’t!
Henry Ford
THINKINGTHINKING
How to Change Your BehaviorHow to Change Your Behavior
BEHAVIORBEHAVIORBEHAVIORBEHAVIOR
BEHAVIORBEHAVIORBEHAVIORBEHAVIOR
Changes take true assessment, determination & discipline
Changes take true assessment, determination & discipline
Choose Your BehaviorChoose Your BehaviorREACTIVE
ResponseResponse
RESPONSIBLE
My Respons
e
My Respons
e
My Choice
My Choice
BEHAVIORBEHAVIORBEHAVIORBEHAVIOR
Stimulus
Stimulus
Add POSI+IVE BehaviorAdd POSI+IVE Behavior
INFLUENCE YOUR ENVIRONMENT!INFLUENCE YOUR ENVIRONMENT!
• Sprinkle some “positive” on the negatives
• Focus on the good of each day• Stay out of the “feeding frenzies”• Say “please” and “thank you”• Practice EMPATHY• Evaluate YOUR behavior • Never miss an opportunity to complement
• Spread a SMILE around
Replace the BAD HABITS!Replace the BAD HABITS!
BEHAVIORBEHAVIORBEHAVIORBEHAVIOR
More POSI+IVE Contributions
More POSI+IVE Contributions
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• Count to 1000 if necessary• See criticism as opportunity to improve• Cultivate your sense of humor
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• Count to 1000 if necessary• See criticism as opportunity to improve• Cultivate your sense of humor
Before you say anything to anyone, ask yourself three things Before you say anything to anyone, ask yourself three things
Watch your definitions - they become they become thoughtsthoughts
Watch your thoughts - they become wordsthey become words
Watch your words - they become actionsthey become actions
Watch your actions - they become your they become your destiny destiny
Watch your definitions - they become they become thoughtsthoughts
Watch your thoughts - they become wordsthey become words
Watch your words - they become actionsthey become actions
Watch your actions - they become your they become your destiny destiny
Remember to . . .
THANK YOU