Karen Keller
It’s easy being optimistic or maintaining a positive attitude when everything is going well. The real test is keeping a positive attitude when things turn to you-know-what.
The world today is experiencing several changes, most of which are scary. The outcomes are unknown making people feel unsure about what’s next. And these outcomes are basically out of your control.
So, what can you control? Your attitude, your perspective on what is happening, and your thoughts about what you can and will do.
Stop wasting time worrying. Rather, follow these five yet effective ways to influence a positive attitude:
- Always Be Networking. Make friends of strangers you meet. Be enthusiastic about who they are and what they do. Ask questions and look for ways you can assist them in accomplishing their success.
- Be proactive. Know your customers better than your competitor. Find out what makes them tick and be their cheerleader. Anyone can go the extra mile, but you need to take the next step or two beyond what they need. This will create customer success as well as future belief in your capabilities.
- Be indispensible. To your customer. To your boss. Always contribute. Stay engaged. Find what it is you can control, and skip over what you cannot. This attitude assists you in recovering quickly when things don’t go your way. There is always another path, and you are the one who can travel it.
- Stay Informed. Information is good. Be aware of what is happening not only in your sphere but also in your community, your country and the world. Learn how to apply that information to propel you to taking action.
- Find the Silver Lining. No matter how bad things look right now, look to the future. Imagine the alternative to what’s going wrong this very minute. Put yourself into that picture. Visualize yourself being successful at everything you do.
Doing these five actions will increase how you feel about yourself, and how others feel about you. Promote good will and spread enthusiasm. Making someone else feel better goes a long way in helping you feel good about yourself.
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