Self Esteem ABC - Have a Positive Attitude

Have a Positive Attitude

"Attitude" is probably the most abused, confused and overused word in the world of work. Employers want someone with a good attitude. Supervisors get down on people who have a poor attitude. Yet few really define what they mean by the word.

Schools don't teach attitude, training programs don't cover it, employees think they have it, and employers wish their workers did. The dictionary defines attitude as your state of mind when you approach a person, object or situation. It can range from positive to negative and it is reflected in how you look, sound behave.

Although it is an individual, personal state, it is extremely transparent.

Others can read your attitude on your face, in your tone of voice and in the way you act on the job.

Individuals with a very positive attitude towards their jobs are generally enthusiastic, optimistic, and cooperative. This is reflected in such behaviors as coming

to work on time, giving a full day's work, cooperating with coworkers, and going the "extra mile" when necessary.

Employees who are careless in their work, easily discouraged, frequently absent or late, unable to solve routine problems or unwilling to seek new challenges are exhibiting negative attitudes.

A key part of your state of mind is how you see yourself. If you value yourself as a person, you have a good sense of self esteem, and that pride is reflected in your attitude. If you don't value your skills, your intelligence, your beliefs and feelings, your appearance and other personal attributes, it is reflected in your attitude.

Feeling better about yourself is one way to improve your attitude. Another way is to increase your on-the-job satisfaction so you feel better about the job itself.

Improve the way you feel about your job include by:

Thoroughly understanding it and what's needed to perform it efficiently. If there are skills you lack or if time is a problem, talk with your supervisor about ways to improve.

Knowing your company well. Familiarize yourself with its products, policies and services so you can represent it well to outsiders.

Learn the names of key people and how to get things done.
Setting daily and long-term work goals

Daily goals help you do your work efficiently and long-term ones help you contribute to the organization.

Acknowledging negatives exist, but not dwelling on them.

There are very few people who feel they have the perfect job, house, spouse, etc. So remember, attitude is your state of mind in response to other people, situations, and things. If you focus on the positive aspects of your job, coworkers, supervisor, company, etc., you will find greater satisfaction in them.

Be dependable. Come to work on time and give 100 percent effort while you're there.

Be courteous to others. Everyone wants to be treated with respect and greeted with a smile and a friendly remark.

Be honest. If you make a mistake, admit it and then learn from the experience.

Be a team player. Cooperate with coworkers to increase the quantity and quality of your work.

Take initiative. Suggest new ways to do things more efficiently without being asked.

Maintain and upgrade your skills. Changing technology makes many job procedures quickly obsolete. Don't let that happen to you. Take a course, read trade publications, learn new skills and practice old ones.

Try to resolve problems that happen on the job. If you can't, don't be afraid to ask for help.

Don't put things off. Get tough assignments done early and save easier tasks for later in the day when your energy wanes.

The trick in bolstering and solidifying a positive attitude is to recognize and develop the crucial ingredients. These run down as follows:

Pride - in your company, its people, its products

Self Confidence - a resolute I-can-do-it mindset

Service - a burning desire to achieve success by enhancing the success of your customers.

Loyalty - to your organization, your customers and most of all to yourself

Enthusiasm - unshakable faith in your superiors, your associates and especially yourself

Bounceback ability - determination not to let the inevitable disappointments an slump periods every salesperson experiences get you down. You win some, you los some. That's an incontrovertible fact of selling life.

Unquenchable thirst - There's no motivator like healthy ambition -- for self-improvement and the good things of life on the one hand, for know-how, savvy and experience, on the other.

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◦ Instilling Self Confidence in Boys
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