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POSITIVE ATTITUDE

Attitude can be your best friend or your worstenemy.

Attitude is the one factor that is universallyacknowledged to be capable of overcoming everypossible disadvantage.

Attitude is associated with physical, neural, verbal

opinion, ideologies and integrated philosophy of life .

Attitude is the detailed direction of the humanbehaviour. It is a stage of sensitiveness and

process to act.


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What is Attitude?

Attitude is a mental and neural stageof readiness organized through

experience exerting a dynamic influenceupon the individuals response to allsituations and objects with which he is

related.Attitude is a complex mental state

involving beliefs, feelings, values and

dispositions to act in certain ways.


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Attitudes develop on the ABCmodel( affect, behavioural change

and cognition ).The affective response is a psychological response thatexpresses an individuals preferences for an entity. The behavioural intention is a verbal indication of theintention of an individual.The cognitive response is a cognitive evaluation of theentity to form an attitude. Most attitudes in individuals area result of observational learning from their environment.

In a nutshell, attitudes are tendencies to feel and behavein a particular way towards some objects, persons orevents.

Attitude goes wherever you go!!!!!!!!!


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Features of Attitudes

Multiplexity- influence of a number of elementsex. family, society, environment etc.Relation to needs-attitudes vary in relation tothe need they serve ex. sports, music, danceetc.Valence refers to the magnitude. (favourable / unfavourable or showing indifferent attitude)Related to feelings & beliefsAttitudes affect behaviour either positively ornegatively because attitude s affect onesperceptions.Attitudes undergo changes as one is exposedto different situations/people.

Attitude determines altitude!!!!!!!!


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Formation of Attitudes

Individuals are not born with certain attitudes.They are not inherent. They are acquired andlearned by individuals.Factors responsible for formation of attitudes:Psychological factors i.e. ideas, values, beliefs,perceptions etc.Family plays a significant role.Society.Political factors.Economic factors.Attitudes can be changed throughpersuasion!!!!!


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Change of Attitudes

Formation and change of attitudes are not two separatethings but they are intertwined.

Changing attitudes is a long term process. Change of

attitudes is person centred rather than work centred.Ways of changing attitude in a person:Filling in the information gapUse of Fear

Resolving the Discrepancies between attitude andbehaviourImpact of PeersCo-opting Approach (mutual cooperation/understanding)


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Attitudes change when:-a person receives new information from

others or media - Cognitive change -through direct experience with the attitude

object - Affective change -force a person to behave in a way different

than normal - Behavioural change .


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Examples of Positive attitudea) The Frog Storyb) The Story of Two Assesc) videos on

Abraham Lincoln


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Attitude in Workplace

Attitudes represent a powerful force in anyorganization. An attitude of trust can pave the way forbetter communication between employee andsupervisor. Employers dont want to hire people withnegative attitude.

In spite of having best education, experience , resumeand skills in the world one will not be hired if one haswrong attitude. One is expected to have Pride (selfdignity), Passion (burning desire) Belief in self whichwill create vigour and force that gives you the fuel tocharge).Your attitude is the most important factor to jobsuccess.


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The Power of Positive Attitude

The way you think ,affects all aspects of yourlife. Learn to listen to your (internal dialogue).Positive Attitude helps to cope more easily withthe daily affairs of life. It brings optimism into

your life and makes it easier to avoid worry andnegative thinking. A positive attitude leads tohappiness and success. It can change yourwhole life and filled with light . This light affects

not only you but the people around you and thewhole environment.


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Benefits of Positive AttitudeSuccess achieved faster & more easily.

Helps achieving goals &attaining success.Ability to inspire and motivate yourself andothers.Fewer difficulties are encountered strengthensthe person.More Happiness.More Energy.Greater inner power and strength.

The ability to face any difficulty.Life smiles at you. People respect you.Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside,dreams. Who looks inside ,awakens .-Carl Jung


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Developing Positive AttitudeListen to internal dialogue.

Learn to communicate.Get back to basics.Help someone out.Find spirituality.

Love and be loved by othersAllow yourself to laugh and find humour in thesimplest of things.Participate in the new physical and mental

activities.Follow the principles of holistic health. Betternutrition and exercise help improve mood andattitude.Two men looked out from the prison bars, onesaw the mud, the other saw the stars.


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Obstacles in developing positive attitude .

The common obstacles to develop a positiveattitude

Exaggerating Over generating Personalizing Thinking Jumping to conclusions Ignoring the positive Setting yourself up for success Avoid perfectionism Helpful approach Focus on the future

Your outlook determines your output. Catherine Pulsifer


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Staying PositiveChoose to be positive

Look at the bright side of the lifeChoose to be and stay optimisticFind reason to smile more oftenHave faith in yourself and in the power of

universeContemplate on the futility of negative thinkingand worriesAssociate yourself with happy people

Read inspiring quotes and storiesRepeat affirmations that inspire and motivateyouVisualize only what you want to happen

Learn to master your thoughts


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Positive attitude manifests in:Positive Thinking.

Constructive Thinking.Creative thinking.Expecting Success.Optimism.

Motivation to accomplish goals.Being Inspired.Not Giving Up.Looking at failure & problem blessing as indisguise.Belief in self and abilities.Displaying Self Esteem (respect)& Confidence.Looking For Solutions.Seeking Opportunities.


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Examples of positive attitude

I will think of myself as successful!I will have positive expectations foreverything I do!

I will remind myself of the pastsuccesses!I will not dwell on past failures and willnot repeat them!I will surround myself with positive peopleand ideas!I will keep trying until I achieve the resultsI want!


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Positive and its results

Attitude in action Optimistic Courage Enthusiasm Cheerful Considerate

Courteous Sincere Warm and relaxed

Results-Success-Recognition-Elevation-Happiness-Professional

-Growth-Admiration-Friendship


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Negative Attitudes are generally formed out ofconstant frustration.

Five types of negative thinking:

Magnifying Destructive labelling Imperative thinking (think of inflexible

rules about how you and others shouldact-usually based on negative pastexperience.

Mind reading- other peoples action

towards a person/event. Divide and conquer-this happensbecause of over magnification andwanting others to support a particular

position.


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Examples of negative attitudes Its not my job.

The other department should have taken careof it. It wont work. I was not informed.

You didnt consult me. I have no incentives. I dont get any respect. My pay scale is less. Those other employees

make huge money. But I have degree/diploma. My services are not recognized.


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How to overcome negative thinking Work on your personal strength. Remember what

F.R.E.S.H. stands for:F:FinancesR: RelationshipsE: Environment

S:SpiritualityH: Health Stop listening to negative voice whether it is from

within or outside. Look for alternatives Moods are contagious both positive/negative,

good/bad.Try to be in the company of people with positiveattitude.


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Control your frustration. Speak slowly, breath deeplyinto your heart. Choose to remain calm.

Stop looking at the rear view mirror. you are with achoice either to look at negative past or into positive

future.Past failures dont equal current successes.

Watch with great care with who you hang with out. JimRohn says You become the average sum of the five

people with whom you associate with. To have a simple test ask yourself these questions:-Who am I around with?-What are they doing to me?-What have they got me saying?-Where do they have me going?-What do they have me thinking?-What do they have me becoming?

At the end ask yourself the big question:

Is that okay?

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Negative attitude and its results

A sustained negative attitude will kill you. The worst side-effect

of a bad attitude is stress which leads to fatal diseases.

Attitude in Action - ResultInconsiderate : WorryPessimistic : TensionWeak : FrustrationRude : FailureSoar : SicknessIrritable : PovertyInferiority : BoredomIndecision : Dissatisfaction

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