"I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning...."
Joseph Priestley, English scientist
Research indicates that those with a positive attitude have lower stress levels, less sickness and live longer. Attitude is a lifestyle choice. Individual people's attitudes can affect the overall morale of the whole staff and the tone of the workplace. We cannot make other people act in a certain way but we can make choices regarding our attitude in a situation...
Eight Steps to Maintaining a Positive Attitude
- Assume the best in others -- look for the positive side of a situation. Try to find common ground to build to a positive outcome.
- Actions speak louder than words -- rather than think or talk about a problem, do something about it.
- Simplify your life -- get rid of unhealthy relationships and maintain contact with positive people.
- Share your positive approach with others. Make "random acts of kindness" routine.
- Set reasonable tasks, goals, and expectations for yourself. Celebrate your accomplishments.
- Allow yourself to make mistakes.
- Laugh often with others and at yourself.
- Don’t hesitate to forgive, forget, and move ahead.
The above is excerpted from the ETFO resource "After the Chalk Dust Settles", created to assist teachers in recognizing the importance of maintaining a healthy balance and establishing a sense of wellness.
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