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Part 3 Succeeding on the Job
Attitude toward the Workplace
Attitude toward the workplace means how you feel about the
company or organization you work for. A positive attitude means that
you respect the organization and the people who work there. You respect
the company’s products and are proud to tell people about your work.
Latoya could tell that Mardryka had a positive attitude toward
the nursing home. She knew that Mardryka was committed to the
nursing home’s professional goal of serving elderly people. She saw that
Mardryka cared about the patients and gave of herself. Doing the job
means more to Mardryka than just earning a paycheck.
No job is perfect, and every job has its ups and downs. It is never
easy to be positive all the time. The following are ten strategies that
many people use to maintain a positive attitude.
1. Examine Your Attitude Regularly
Think about your day at work. Think about your relationships with
your coworkers and supervisors. Is your attitude positive or negative?
constructive or destructive?
If your attitude is negative, try to determine why. Ask yourself these
questions:
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Am I unsuited for my job?
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Are personal problems interfering with my work performance?
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Do I dislike my coworkers or supervisor?
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Do I need more training to perform my tasks effectively?
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How can I change destructive attitudes to constructive ones?
If your attitude is positive, are you projecting that attitude to others?
Most likely, you will discover one or two areas where you need to adjust
your attitude. Ask yourself these questions:
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How would my supervisor describe me?
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How would my coworkers rate my human relations skills?
You may love your job but find that certain people or tasks cause you
problems. When you find a problem, you can work to fix it.
2. Balance Work with Personal Life
All work and no play is not healthy, but all play and no work is not
good either. Only you can decide how to allocate your time and energy.
Figure out a balance that works for you. Decide on your priorities. When
you know your priorities, it is easier to make the decisions that are right
for you.
When you are at home, focus on your family and friends. Leave
work problems at work. Similarly, when at work, put home problems on
a back burner. Focus on your work. If you do not feel stressed about your
priorities, it is easier to maintain a positive attitude toward work.
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