3 Steps to Maintaining Your Winning Attitude
Creating a positive attitude for yourself
is a challenging goal itself, but it becomes
even more so when others around you
have negative attitudes.
It is true that you become somewhat
like that company you keep. If that
company is negative, follow these
tips to minimize their effect.
1. BRING IT TO THEIR ATTENTION
The most difficult choice is also
the most effective. Talking with
your friend about their negativity
can help them make changes, if it
is handled with care.
A topic like this can cause
defensiveness and anger. Put
yourself in their shoes, and
proceed carefully. Let them know
you are only trying to help, and
that you also need to work on
your attitude. If this is something
that won't work for you, perhaps the
next tip will help.
2. START YOUR OWN POSITIVE CONVERSATION
Before your friend can create a negative
situation, bring up good news and positive
things to talk about. They may begin
to follow your lead and add their own
positive thoughts.
This will help to accomplish two things.
First, it will help to ensure that your
conversation isn't negative. Second, you
may help your friend gain a positive
attitude about life.
3. WALK AWAY
There are times when talking doesn't work.
For these situations, simply walk away. If
the negative talk of others is too much
for you to take, politely exit and spend
your time somewhere else.
Being surrounded by negativity can rub
off on you. These tips can help you
avoid negativity and create positive
situations for both you and the
company you keep.
by Jason M. Gracia - Motivation123™
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