Module 10 practice positivity. Positivity is like a muscle you have to use it and build it. One way to help foster happiness at work is to practice positivity. There will be days this is easier than others. But with continuous practice you will find yourself in a positive mindset more often than not. When we practice positivity people respond to us positively, it creates a feedback loop.
Taking the time to learn some basic skills for practicing positivity is a worthwhile investment in your own happiness. Keep your interactions positive. By surrounding yourself with positive people and limiting your negative interactions you are already taking a major step towards practicing positivity. Find ways to keep your interactions positive. Avoid office gossip and rumors as these feed on negativity. Avoid complaining or participating in wine fest as well as these interactions focus solely on the negative.
When you do need to voice your dissatisfaction with something try to find a positive note If you're interacting with someone who is negative, suggest a more positive spin on the situation or simply in the interaction politely. You don't have to become Pollyanna, simply cultivate a tendency to look on the bright side or find the positive in this situation. practice gratitude. Gratitude is one way to find the positive in every day. Taking the time to practice gratitude helps focus you on your blessings, and the positive aspects of your day in your life. a gratitude journal is one tool used by many people as they learn to practice positivity.
Take the time each day to list three, five or 10 things you're grateful for. These can be major or minor, large or small. You can share your gratitude journal with others via a blog or social media or you can keep it private. Some people like to have a list of things they're thankful for handy so they can review it on a day when gratitude is harder to come by. The continuous practice of gratitude helps keep you in a positive mindset even when life is challenging. Address conflict and misunderstandings directly.
Nothing can poison the atmosphere in the workplace like unaddressed conflict, but conflict and misunderstandings are a natural part of working with other humans. Even with the best intentions, conflicts and misunderstandings can arise. One way to practice positivity is to address these things directly and positively when they occur. Approach the person or people with whom the conflict or misunderstanding has occurred, expressed that you want to find the best solution and clear the air. This may mean apologizing or seeking to make amends. Rather than seeking to place blame keep the focus on finding a way to resolve the situation and restore their relationship directly and positively addressing conflict and misunderstandings prevents them from festering into resentment and grudges.
Look for the silver lining. When we practice positivity, we attempt to find the silver lining in any situation. It can be difficult but finding the learning opportunity or other positive aspect of even the worst situation can keep us from sliding into negative tivity one way to do this is to give people the benefit of the doubt in a conflict or misunderstanding. Assume that the other person has everyone's best interests at heart. Do not assume that he or she meant to be hurtful or cause problems. This small shift can help us keep the focus on the positive, as well as give us the courage to address problems or conflicts as they arise.
When we look for the silver lining, it helps us refocus on the goodness situation rather than fixating on the negative. This is a technique that can be useful when interacting with a negative person and attempting to turn the interaction into a more positive one.