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Chapter 2 : Attitude, Motivation, Chapter 2 : Attitude, Motivation, and Integrityand Integrity
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The Importance of Positive and The Importance of Positive and Motivated AttitudesMotivated Attitudes
A positive attitude encourages:• Higher productivity• An openness to learning at school and on the job• School and job satisfaction• Creativity in solving problems and finding solutions• The ability to work with diverse people• Enthusiasm and a “can do” outlook• Confidence and higher self esteem• The ability to channel stress and increase energy• A sense of purpose and direction
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Success in your personal life, Success in your personal life, school, and career, is school, and career, is more more
dependent on positive attitude, dependent on positive attitude, motivation, and effort than on inborn motivation, and effort than on inborn
ability or intelligence.ability or intelligence.
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People who have a negative People who have a negative attitude tend to:attitude tend to:
• Feel that they are victims and helpless to make changes
• Focus on the worst that can happen in a situation
• Blame external circumstances for their attitude• Focus on the negative in people and situations• Look at adversity as something that will last
forever• Be angry and blame other people
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Maslow’s Hierarchy of NeedsMaslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Abraham Maslow, a well known psychologist, developed the theory
of hierarchy of needs
According to his theory, the lower level needs such as physiological needs (like food and water) must first be met before satisfying higher order needs.
1. Physiological needs (food and water)2. Safety and security (shelter)3. Recognition4. Self-Esteem5. Self-Actualization
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Maslow’s Hierarchy of NeedsMaslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Self-Actualization
Self-Esteem
Recognition
Safety and Security
Physiological Needs
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Motivational Strategies: How to become Motivational Strategies: How to become motivated when you need a pushmotivated when you need a push
• Act as if you ARE motivated• Use affirmations• Use visualization• Use goals as motivational tools• Understand expectations• Study in teams• Stay physically and mentally healthy• Learn to reframe-choosing to see a situation in the best
possible light• Reward yourself• Make learning relevant-make the connection between
college and work
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The POWER of Affirmation and The POWER of Affirmation and VisualizationVisualization
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Let’s take a minute and explore Let’s take a minute and explore the differences between high the differences between high
school and collegeschool and college
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What are some of the benefits of What are some of the benefits of higher education?higher education?
Besides economic benefits (more $$), people who attend at least 2 years of college tend to:
• Make better decisions• Be willing to learn new skills• Have more hobbies and leisure activities• Have a longer life expectancy• Be healthier• Be more involved in the community• Have more discipline and perseverance• Have more self-confidence• Learn to adapt to change
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The most common reasons The most common reasons students do not graduatestudents do not graduate
• Poor study skills and habits• Lack of time-management skills• Lack of preparation for the demands and requirements of college• Inability to handle the freedom of college• Too much partying• Lack of motivation or purpose• Failure to attend class regularly• Failure to ask for help early• Lack of effort and time spent in studying• Failure to take responsibility for education (getting to know
instructors, knowing expectations, setting goals, understanding deadlines, making up tests, redoing papers)
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Succeeding in college is not Succeeding in college is not always a matter of ability, but of always a matter of ability, but of effort, commitment, motivation, effort, commitment, motivation,
and responsibility. These and responsibility. These personal qualities are essential personal qualities are essential for school and work success.for school and work success.
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Personal qualities are important Personal qualities are important competencies for success at school competencies for success at school
and in the workplaceand in the workplace• Responsibility
• Self-Management
• Motivation
• Honesty
• Self-Control
• Integrity
• Character
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Self Esteem and confidence are Self Esteem and confidence are positive qualities. positive qualities.
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There are ways to build self esteem There are ways to build self esteem and confidence. Here are some tips:and confidence. Here are some tips:
• Focus on your strengths and positive qualities.
• Learn to be resilient and bounce back after disappointments.
• Use affirmations and visualizations to replace negative thoughts.
• Take responsibility for your life instead of blaming others
• Learn skills that give you opportunities and confidence in your abilities
• Focus on giving, not receiving, and make others feel appreciated.
• Create a support system for yourself
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Your beliefs and expectations about Your beliefs and expectations about yourself can also limit or expand yourself can also limit or expand
success. Other people’s success. Other people’s expectations of you may cause you expectations of you may cause you to redefine who you think you are to redefine who you think you are
and what you are capable of and what you are capable of achieving.achieving.
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