Positivity in the Workplace

Greetings to all on this 4th of July 2020,

Greetings to all on this 4th of July,

I hope you are finding ways to celebrate our independence safely!

After working today, I had many thoughts about how being positive around a person with Alzheimer’s can be helpful to them.  It is on the 4th of July, and I dressed as Captain Marvel.  (My sister sent me a dress.)  I made the workday a day of celebration for my client.  She enjoyed herself, and we had a good time.

I found an article that I like about positivity in the workplace.  I shall share the first four paragraphs.  I hope you will read it in its entirety.  It helped me a lot to maintain my attitude of positivity.  When working with an Alzheimer’s patient, there are many waves of various emotions and moods that the patient may move through.  If the caregiver can remain positive, it helps the patient to stay positive.  

How to Develop a Positive Attitude in the Workplace

By Jennifer Post, Contributing WriterOctober 1, 2019

When something is going wrong, the first thing people usually say is to “stay strong” and “stay positive.” Those little affirmations sometimes do work, and it’s important to remember that words can go a long way during a time of negativity, especially in the workplace.

Always looking on the bright side “may sound cheesy, but just positive thinking, smiling, and positivity, in general, are the main staples of a positive personal attitude,” said Amy Finlay, co-founder of Edinburgh IFA. But what does a positive attitude have to do with the workplace?

Having a positive attitude in the workplace won’t necessarily make you better at your job, but it will improve the way people view you as a person, so they may be more inclined to help you succeed and cheer you on.

“[A positive attitude] is important for many reasons, but one of the main reasons for having a positive attitude in the workplace is because it can rub off on everyone else,” Finlay said. “Exuding positivity can be infectious and, over time, can influence your co-workers.”

Here is the link to read the rest of the article: https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/6912-develop-positive-mindset.html

 

Sincerely,

April Vihilidal