Tip #4: Identify negative thoughts
You might not even realize that you have a negative attitude at work. Start to be more aware of your thoughts, words, and actions. Identify times when you say no without good reason, believe you can’t do something, doubt your abilities, or feel angry about a task given to you. Think about what would happen if you forced yourself to look at the situation in the opposite way – saying yes, believing you can do something, feeling confident in your abilities, or feeling happy to do a task. Even if you can’t change every single negative emotion you have, at least start to be aware of these emotions and think about whether or not they are actually justified.
Do the number of negative thoughts in your head each day surprise you once you start actively assessing your negativity levels? You aren’t alone!