We’ve coached enough professionals over two decades to recognize certain patterns. One clear indicator of success that we’ve observed: having a good attitude.
With the right attitude, you put yourself on the path to continued growth. Prospective clients are drawn to you. Negotiations flow more readily. And best of all, you attract the kind of long-term friendships and partnerships that make life truly fulfilling.
Of course, we all occasionally need an attitude adjustment. Here are 8 tips to guide you.
1. Take personal responsibility.
Make sure you’re not in a victim mindset. You are solely responsible for your attitude. Once you recognize this, you’re well on your way to improving it!
2. Believe in yourself.
This can transform your career. Believe in yourself, recognizing the unique mix of experience and expertise you possess. You bring a lot to the table! In sales, believe that the product or service you’re offering can truly help a prospective buyer.
3. Practice self-care.
Turn off the TV and go to bed a half-hour earlier. You will feel the difference! Practice other forms of self-care: daily walks, healthier snacks and little breaks. A good attitude naturally flows from healthy habits.
4. Expect the best.
Embrace an optimistic spirit! Go into each workday expecting the best. Look for the good in others – and find it!
5. Speak up about success.
Talk it up! Tell others about the good things happening. Compliment a co-worker. Email a supervisor to brag about someone. When you speak up about successes, you give them momentum, creating a positive energy that carries forward.
6. Confidently design your future.
Start by reassessing your priorities, which have likely shifted over time. What actions can you take to make sure you are putting first things first? What matters less to you now – and how can you put less time into this? Design your best future and then take the first step.
7. Commit to life-long learning.
Learning something new makes you feel young, vibrant and full of potential. So build it into your daily routine! Scroll less, read more. Tune into a fascinating podcast. Follow an educational account. Watch a TED talk. Enroll in a Dardis course. Spend five minutes reading a favorite newspaper or magazine.
8. Find positive people.
Spend time around other positive people whose attitudes will lift you up, not bring you down. Research shows that emotions are contagious – for better or worse. Set yourself to be uplifted.