We are all surrounded by a kind of negative environment in the workplace. Therefore, it’s important to know these negative aspects and how to handle them properly. That’s why we should stay positive and look at the glass-half-full. As long as we get rid of the negatives, we’ll be capable of achieving our goals and moving forward. Furthermore, Research shows that positive thinking really does have a scientific basis. You can’t change the world, but you can change how you perceive it and how you react to it. And that can change the way that you feel about yourself and others, which can in turn have a huge effect on your well-being.

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By: MOHAMED ALI

2.  Definition
 The Environment
 How to Stay Positive?
 Influence Your Environment
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3.  A mental attitude in which you expect good and
favorable results.
 In other words, positive thinking is the process
of creating thoughts that create and transform
energy into reality.
 A positive mind waits for happiness, health and a
happy ending in any situation.
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4.  Other People’s Behavior
 Negative Work Environment
 Changing Environment
 Past Experiences
 Determinism Theory
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5.  Clams
 Backstabbers
 Bulldozers
 Exploders
 Brown nosers
 Patronizers
 Snipers
 Sluffers
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6.  Dog eat dog…..everyone is fighting to go ahead.
 No one appreciates your contributions.
 Too much work…not enough help.
 Deadlines are unrealistic.
 Longer hours….additional work.
 Budget constraints.
 Competition is eating us alive.
 Poor management.
 Job insecurity.
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7.  Challenges our paradigms.
 Alters the way we think.
 Makes life more difficult for a while.
 Causes stress.
 Is an ongoing fact of life.
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8.  Hard times.
 Mistakes.
 Losses.
 Failures.
 Regrets.
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9.  Genetic: Inherited traits
 Psychic: Upbringing
 Environmental: Surroundings
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10. Change 3 things:
1. Attitude: Inside out.
2. Thinking: Take control.
3. Behavior: Be responsible not reactive.
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11. Add +ve behavior
 Spread a SMILE around.
 Sprinkle some +ves on the –ves.
 Focus on the good of each day.
 Say “Please” and ”Thank you”.
 Evaluate YOUR behavior.
 Never miss an opportunity to complement.
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12.  Before you say anything to anyone, ask yourself 3
things:
1. Is it true?
2. Is it harmful?
3. Is it necessary?
 Keep promises
 Have a forgiving view of people.
 Keep an open mind with changes.
 See criticism as an opportunity to improve yourself
 Cultivate a sense of humor.
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13. Thank You!
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