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| Free Audio: How to Master Your Inner Game |
The answer to getting a raise, promotion or just being happier at work may lie in the power of positive thinking. It takes just a few minutes each day and perhaps a change in perspective and you’ll be happier at the office.
Positive thinking has been around a long time, and the results are encouraging. Besides, what have you got to lose by becoming a happier, more successful person?
1. Adopt a “Can-do” Attitude
Does negative thinking hold you back? When you think of your future, are you hoping for things that you don’t really believe you can achieve?
If you plant seeds of doubt, they stunt your efforts even before you start. It’s easy to talk yourself out of taking on more work or responsibility, just because you don’t think you can do it.
When faced with challenges, tell yourself that you are the type of person who can accomplish it. Then go do it.
The more you believe that you can do something, the more likely you are to do it. Even if it’s a position that you’ve never applied for, you never know what you’re capable of until you try.
And what have you got to lose?
2. See a Bright Future
When you adopt a positive outlook, the opportunities seem limitless. If you are confident in being successful, you will look ahead to new projects and be able to see a positive future.
Instead of always seeing the negative side of things, focus on the silver lining. Waiting for a downturn may cause you to miss the event that turns things around.
Plan for success rather than disaster, and you will be ready when it comes.
3. Stress Less
The leading cause of stress is negative thinking. Letting your thinking turn everything into a problem creates a snowball effect of trying to fix, change, or avoid the perceived problem.
A positive attitude can change all of this. By focusing on the good and letting go of the little things, you will have more capability to deal with real problems when they come up.
You will be more productive and happier both at work and at home, which is always good for business.
4. Be More Confident
When you take a positive attitude out into the world, you get a fantastic response. People are interested in you, and they think you must really have it together to be so happy.
If people see you positively, you will feel more confident. A little confidence also goes a long way in the workplace.
Projecting positivity will make you seem more capable and professional. You never know when you can steer a business opportunity your way just by looking confident.
5. Rave Reviews
Everyone loves a colleague with a positive attitude. You will be the first on everyone’s list to ask for a favour, work on a project or just go out to lunch, when you seem like you are really enjoying yourself at work.
Don’t underestimate the power of a positive interaction at the office. Treat everyone with respect and a cheerful greeting at the least, and when it’s time for a promotion, they will have only fantastic things to say about you.
6. Attract the Right Job
The search for a fulfilling job can daunt, but with the right outlook, you can bring the perfect position to you. Be specific about what you need from your next job and visualise yourself sitting in your new office.
Having a positive attitude when on the job search will keep you motivated so you won’t settle for just anything. Showing up to the interview with an upbeat outlook will give you an edge over the other candidates.
7. Better Performance
Employees with a negative attitude miss more work and are less productive. Let’s face it - if you hate your job, you will not want to show up, will be resistant to accomplishing tasks and will do a worse job than your happy co-worker.
When professional or personal challenges come up, those with a positive outlook are more likely to handle them better. If you are more prepared to deal with the unexpected curve balls that life can throw at you, your job performance will show it.
8. Create Job Satisfaction
You will be more proud of the work that you do if there are positive thoughts attached to it. The effects of being happy at work will increase your positive performance while in the office and can also have benefits at home.
People who love their jobs report less stress, depression and anxiety than their co-workers who just grumble through each day.
The better you feel at work, the less stress you will bring home. The happier you are at home, the less stress you will bring to work.
9. Respect One Another
Negative talk about your colleagues does not help anyone. When there is tension in the workplace, it is difficult to cooperate and work as a team.
This stress will affect your performance both in and out of the office. When mentioning others, be positive and use kind words.
Sharing inappropriate information or putting someone down does not make you look better; it only makes people not trust you. Keep personal information to yourself.
Because there is little risk in adopting a more positive outlook, there should be no reason not to embrace some of these concepts around the office. They will make your workplace a better place to be, and your company will be more successful.
I will find a few ways to bring a little light and love into the office tomorrow, and I hope you do the same.
