Attitude: It's Everything

An individual's attitude can affect the overall morale of the whole staff and the tone of the workplace.
Research indicates that those with positive attitudes have lower stress levels, occasional sickness and live longer.  As well as improving the environment for colleagues, an optimistic teacher helps students understand the importance of attitude in realizing one's dreams and potential.  Negativity causes conflict and tension in the workplace.

Dealing with Negative Comments

The first step towards resolution is to identify these behaviours; the second is to talk about them and work together to create a healthy and pleasant work environment.

- Assume the best in others.  Look for the positive side of a situation.  Try to find common ground to build     a positive outcome.
- Actions speak louder than words.  Don't just think or talk about a problem, do something about it.
- Simplify your life.  Get rid of unhealthy relationships and maintain contact with positive people.
- Set reasonable tasks, goals, and expectations for yourself.  Celebrate your accomplishments.
- Allow yourself to make mistakes.
- Laugh often with others and at yourself.
- Don't hesitate to forgive, forget, and move ahead.
- Celebrate the successes of others as much as your own.
- Avoid listening to or participating in negative talk about a colleague.
- Share the work fairly in the school among the staff.
- Be kind to each other.  Empathize when necessary.

Conclusion

We cannot make other people act in certain ways, but we can make choices regarding our attitude to a situation.  A positive attitude can make each day better, and keep us in good health for our entire lives.
The above was published by ETFO, from After the Chalkdust Settles.

And in this spirit, we invite you to join us at our Fall General Meeting and Banquet, next Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 at Sunningdale Golf and Country Club as we celebrate this years Award Recipients Mr. Keith Tapp, as Honourary Life Member and Ms. Lynn McClean from ETFO Provincial for Outstanding Service to our Local.