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Developing Positive Mental Attitude rev 1.pptx
The document discusses different types of mental attitudes, including positive, negative, neutral, and sickening attitudes. It defines each type and provides examples of traits associated with each. The document also discusses factors that shape attitudes, such as environment, experience, and education. Additionally, it outlines benefits of a positive mental attitude and consequences of a negative one. Finally, the document proposes steps for developing and maintaining a positive mental attitude, such as keeping a gratitude journal, spending time with positive people, and practicing positive speech.
Developing Positive Mental Attitude rev 1.pptx
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- 2. What is anAttitude? “Attitude is a psychological construct, a mental and emotional entity that inheres in, or characterizes a person. They are complex and an acquired state through experiences.” (Wikipedia)
- 3. Types of MentalAttitude? There are 4 basic types of Attitude: •Positive Attitude •Negative Attitude •Neutral Attitude •Sicken Attitude
- 4. What is PositiveAttitude? A positive mental attitude is the belief that one can increase achievement through optimistic thought processes. • A positive attitude comes from observational learning in the environment and is partially achieved when a vision of good natured change in the mind is applied toward people, circumstances, events, or behaviors (Wikipedia) • It is difficult to quantify (measure) the effects of a positive mental attitude • It can be considered a philosophy and a way to approach life
- 5. What is NegativeAttitude? Negative mental attitude is going about everything in life expecting the worse to happen. It is easy to focus on the negative things in life rather than focusing on the positive things in life. • Having a lack of confidence is one trait of having negative mental attitude • Negative emotions once can experience that eats you up from inside out – and that is guilt • People with negative mental attitude will lose opportunities day in and day out because what is in front of them is what they see; they are blind to the fact that opportunities are not given to a person
- 6. What is NeutralAttitude? People with a neutral attitude don't give enough importance to situations or events. They ignore the problem, leaving it for someone else to solve. Also, they don't feel the need to change. • Indifference and Detachment are traits that represent neutral attitude
- 7. What is SickenAttitude? Sicken attitude is one of the most dangerous types of attitudes. More than negative, it is destructive, and this type of attitude has the ability to destroy any positive image. It is difficult to change a person with his type of attitude as it is deep rooted within their personality • Attitude will either define you or destroy you.
- 8. Traits of MentalAttitude Positive Attitude Confidence, Optimism, Sincerity, and Reliability are traits that represent positive attitude Negative Attitude Hatred, Pessimism, Resentment, and Doubt are traits that represent negative attitude Neutral Attitude Indifference and Detachment are traits that represent neutral attitude Sicken Attitude Difficult to be mended because the attitude is deep-rooted within one’s personality
- 9. Characteristics of MentalAttitudes Positive Attitude • Sense of responsibility • Flexibility • Determination • Reliability • Tolerance • Willing to adapt • Confidence • Optimism • Cheerfulness / Happiness • Sincerity Negative Attitude • Doubt • Resentment • Jealousy • Inferiority • Anger • Hatred • Pessimism • Frustration Balance Attitude • Complacence • Indifference • Detachment • Feeling of being disconnected • Unemotional Sicken Attitude • Sensation seeking • Lack of remorse or guilt • Impulsivity • Predatory behavior • Need for control
- 10. Iceberg Phenomena “The Iceberg phenomena is a metaphor emphasizing that every health problem that number of known cases of disease is outweighed by those that remain undiscovered, much as the unseen part of an iceberg is much larger than the part that is visible above the water”
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- 12. Factors that determineAttitudes Environment Experience Education
- 13. Factors that determineAttitudes • Home: Parental/Siblings Influences • School: Peer Pressure • Work: Supportive Or Critical (Bosses/Colleagues) • Media: Television, Newspapers, Magazines, Movies • Cultural Background: Traditions & Beliefs • Social Environment: Norms & Values • Religious Background
- 14. Factors that determineAttitudes Behavior change according to life experience of dealing with other people
- 15. Factors that determineAttitudes A man possibly becomes complete in the true sense with only a solid education behind him. ... It is only education that promotes each man to define, pursue and attain their dreams in life benefiting themselves and the interests of society as a large
- 16. Benefits of PositiveMental Attitude • Boost Feeling of well being • Boost Motivation • Increases productivity • Leads to Accomplishment • Attract Others • Reduces Stress and Fatigue • Solve problems • Improves surrounding atmosphere
- 17. Effects of NegativeAttitude on oneself • Self Doubt • Declining Self Esteem • Increases Stress • Bitterness • Resentment • Poor Health
- 18. Effects of NegativeAttitude on Group • Low productivity • Low morale • Conflicts between office individuals • Unhappy customers • Poor quality work
- 19. Road towards PositiveMental Attitude Once you learn to control your thoughts, you can build a positive attitude that fosters peace of mind, confidence, happiness, and self- awareness.
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- 21. Obstacles of MaintainingPositive Attitude •Fear •Worry •Anger •Doubt
- 22. Steps to developPositive Mental Attitude 1 Keep a daily Gratitude and Victory Journal
- 23. Steps to developPositive Mental Attitude 2 Take out Time to Play
- 24. Steps to developPositive Mental Attitude 3 Improve your Health
- 25. Steps to developPositive Mental Attitude 4 Cut out NEWS
- 26. Steps to developPositive Mental Attitude 5 Adjust your posture
- 27. Steps to developPositive Mental Attitude 6 Monitor your Emotions D X
- 28. Steps to developPositive Mental Attitude 7 Spend time With Positive People
- 29. Steps to developPositive Mental Attitude 8 Focus on Problems and Solutions
- 30. Steps to developPositive Mental Attitude 9 Learn from Experiences
- 31. Steps to developPositive Mental Attitude 10 Practice using positive language
- 32. Steps to developPositive Mental Attitude 11 Help others
- 33. Steps to developPositive Mental Attitude 12 Control your reactions
- 34. “With bad attitude youcan’t have a good day and with a positive attitude you can never have a bad day.”
- 35. Transforming to PositiveMetal Attitude • Recognize that change is needed. • Believe change is possible. The brain can be re-programmed to provide support in your life. • Give yourself permission to be in control of your own life. • Practice awareness of your emotional state. Your internal state is what creates your external world. • Release past negative experiences and move forward. • Let go of self-criticism and move forward when a challenge arises. • Stay in present moment thinking and affirm powerful and positive thoughts regularly. • Practice verbal harmlessness. Identify and eliminate negative speech habits e.g., I can’t, I’ll try, or I’ve never been able to. • Be thankful for what you have. • Have a positive vision for your life and for others around you. • Live proactively. • Know that you are composed of unlimited Divine Spirit and are an example of uniqueness and wonder.
- 36. QUOTE “If you lookthe right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden.” (Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden) “Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you.” (Walt Whitman)