Identify Ways to

Maintain a Positive

Attitude

Learning Objectives

Analyze traits of a positive attitude.

Evaluate how to build a positive

attitude.

Analyze student attitudes in case

studies.

Terms

actions

attitude

common sense

communication

courtesy

energy

enthusiasm

enthusiastic

friendliness

open-mindedness

optimistic

self-control

self-esteem

sense of humor

tact

thinking

voice control

In a group. . .

Discuss and list what traits a person with a positive attitude must have.

What traits help develop

a positive attitude?

Common sense

Courtesy

Enthusiasm

Friendliness

Open-mindedness

Self-control

Sense of humor

Tact

Voice control

Common Sense

sound practical judgment

Courtesy

involves polite behavior and good manners.

Enthusiasm

is being happy and energetic. In most careers, you will need to sell something;

show enthusiasm in everything you do.

Friendliness

being kind and helpful.

Open-mindedness

means you are open to new ideas and you are free from prejudice ideas

Self-control

controlling your actions and feelings.

Sense of Humor

the ability to laugh with others.

Tact

a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid offending someone.

Voice Control

the ability to control the tone and volume of your voice.

Steps to a Positive

Attitude

Positive energy having a capacity for vigorous activity toward a positive goal.

Positive actions involve the process of doing something positive.

Take positive action instead of wasting time complaining about problems.

Positive thinking often referred to as “the power of positive thinking.” Positive thinking helps elevate your mood, which helps make

better decisions.

Steps to a Positive

Attitude, cont. Positive communication

allows people to present ideas with confidence saying positive compliments and speaking in a friendly manner.

Build self-esteem involves having a good opinion of yourself.

Make lists of your abilities and successes.

Seek reachable goals.

Think about the positive impact you have on others.

Work on improving your abilities.

Be enthusiastic show an eager interest.

Be optimistic Have a positive outlook.

Student Attitude

When has a positive attitude helped make situations more fun?

Or, turned a negative situation into a positive one?

Or, elevated moods, helped handle

problems more effectively, or helped make better decisions?