However, it is important to remember that only you have the power to change your attitude and in doing so change your realities and break the cycle of negativity.
Oprah Winfrey said it best, "The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude."
Remind yourself of the dreams and aspirations you had when you finished school, graduated from college or university or when you first started your current job, rekindle the passion that earned you this position and refresh your attitude.
Positive people are pleasant people to work with. Their natural disposition enables constructive consultation, collaboration and teamwork.
By adopting a positive attitude in the workplace, you will:
Positive people make good leaders; they are seen as role models, their optimism gives them a self confidence that is attractive to managers, colleagues and subordinates, they are resilient and most importantly they are open to change and growth and not afraid of failure.
A positive attitude is not simply a perception, it is something that is sought after and measured in the recruitment and promotion process. When recruiting new staff or identifying staff for promotion, most leading staffing companies and employers use modern psychometric assessments to evaluate a candidate's knowledge, ability, aptitude and personality traits. Behavioural and attitudinal indicators are evident in the results of these assessments and can influence the success of the assessment and interview process.
If you want to attract the right kind of attention at work, a career spring clean may be in order so roll up your sleeves, take a deep breath and buckle down, because success is not for sissies.
Deceptively simple, these actions will have a profound positive impact on your career, for just like Winston Churchill said, "Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference."
