Monday, August 26, 2013

How to Change Your Attitude at the Workplace

Workplace stress plays a key role in a worker’s attitude. But even in relatively low-stress situations, some people have difficulty maintaining a positive attitude. It is important for you to realize that you have the most control over your own attitude, and if you truly desire to change it for the better, you will need to take action on your own. Making the effort to improve your attitude can pay off.




 Step 1: Act with passion for your career. If your work is fun for you, it will help carry you through times when you work is difficult. Passion will make people want to work for and with you.

 Step 2: Create your own future, based on your wants and desires. Find one item that you can do to move yourself forward and concentrate on it, rather than wasting time complaining, which does not accomplish anything long term.

 Step 3: Choose your words carefully. Do not concentrate on what you cannot do, but instead look for ways to state your goals in a positive way. Find the words that energize you, and use them to lift mood.

 Step 4: Take every opportunity that comes your way. While you may look at an appointment with a prospective client as a waste of time, consider this appointment, and any other opportunity, as a chance to shine.

 Step 5: Adjust your physical environment to match your desired outcome. Make sure that your office lighting and temperature are comfortable. Have photographs and painting around your workspace that make you feel good about yourself.