What is your attitude at work?
What about your co-workers or employees? Whether you are mowing lawns for a living or the CEO of your company, attitude is everything. Even more importantly, attitude is everything in life. Do you believe you attract certain people into your life? I believe that with every fiber of my being.
Complaining Can Be Habitual
Have you ever noticed that complaining is a habit and complainers love to hang out with other complainers. You may see it at work around the water cooler, or you may see it in your business. When one person complains they tend to attract 5 or 6 more people who want to bitch too. I am not pointing the finger here. I consider myself a very positive person, but I have to admit I fall for the trap sometimes too.
“Are You Happy For No Reason?”
I’ve been Reading “Happy for No Reason.” by Marci Shimoff. I realize that even as a self proclaimed positive person, that I struggle with thoughts of negativity. Certain thoughts and attitudes can either expand our energy or contract it. I had an experience today that taught me something. Typically I don’t like being around negative people at all. Sometimes people look at me like I have 3 heads if I don’t join in with them on their complaining rants. Today I came across someone with a serious case of “The Neggies.” Typically I respond with being upset. I can see that this person is really getting themselves extremely upset over something that is out of their control. Today I responded a little differently.
Instead of explaining to that person why they shouldn’t be upset, I empathized briefly…”That Sucks.” And then I removed myself from the scene. I went away. I usually almost take it personally. How cool is that! I realized some people are infectious and others are contagious. Infectious attitudes bring everyone else into their negativity. Contagious attitudes brighten up the room with a smile and an ever expanding energy. It catches on. I’ve been experimenting with this lately.
I travel frequently, and yesterday I ran into a TSA agent who had a really bad attitude. He was scowling, motioning impatiently for passengers to step up, and he just seemed really angry. Normally this type of attitude gets me really ticked off. I am a paying customer. I don’t deserve to be treated like that. This time, I consciously sent some good thoughts in his direction. I realized it had nothing to do with me. I gave him a big smile and said, “GOOD MORNING!” He responded with a grunt. As I went on through I said, “Thanks, have a good day.” You could see his energy instantly change.
I learned something about myself. Normally I get upset and avoid negative people. I knew I was going to have a GREAT day, so why not be contagious.
Is your attitude at work, in your business, in your life, contagious or infectious? Attitude is everything.
I’m looking forward to your comments and thoughts. HAVE A WONDERFUL AND CONTAGIOUS DAY 
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2 Comments on Attitude at work… Infectious or Contagious?
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awesome value creating that
Hey Nick. I think everybody who works for someone else has people at their workplace that annoy the heck outta them. The truth is they often are small minded individuals that are trying to drag others down to their level.
Be waterproof.
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