Attitude is everything. What do you think?

     What is attitude ?

           You can choose your attitude, change your attitude, or           ignore  your attitude, but first let's talk about what defines one...

     Simple Definition of attitude

•  The way you think and feel about someone or something

•  A feeling or way of thinking that affects a person's behavior 

•  A way of thinking and behaving that people regard as  rude , unfriendly etc.

  
  What are the components of Attitude?
  
  
  
   
  Experts has pointed out three basic components of attitude. These are :
   
• (i) Emotional : Emotional components include the feelings of a person about and object. These feeling could be positive, negative or neutral. While customer service representative displays positive feelings, a police officer or a bill collector would exhibit negative feelings. Similarly while discharging administrative duties public servants are required to show neutral feelings. 
   
• (ii) Informational : The beliefs and information that the individual has about the object are the informational component of attitude. Here it makes little difference if the information is correct or incorrect.
   
• (iii) Behavioral : This components of attitude consist of a tendency of an individual to behave in a particular way towards and object. Only this components of attitude is visible as the other two can only be inferred.
  
  
  
  "Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude"
  
  
  CHANGE YOUR ATTITUDE, CHANGE YOUR LIFE.
  
  

      

Positive First Impression

           

        Well, a time when you meet some person and do you think yourself that OMG that person was little weird or she was not at all impressive. And are you afraid that you meeting someone , that person would also think same about you. Well let not these worries bother you , here are some tips these will help you to make positive first impression.


Be on Time 
Someone you are meeting for the first time is not interested in your "good excuse" for running late. Plan to arrive a few minutes early. And allow flexibility for possible delays in traffic or taking a wrong turn. Arriving early is much better that arriving late, hands down, and is the first step in creating a great first impression.

Be Yourself, Be at Ease
If you are feeling uncomfortable and on edge, this can make the other person ill at ease and that's a sure way to create the wrong impression. If you are calm and confident, so the other person will feel more at ease, and so have a solid foundation for making that first impression a good one.

Present Yourself Appropriately
Of course physical appearance matters. The person you are meeting for the first time does not know you and your appearance is usually the first clue he or she has to go on.

A Winning Smile!
As the saying goes, "Smile and the world smiles too." So there's nothing like a smile to create a good first impression. A warm and confident smile will put both you and the other person at ease. So smiling is a winner when it comes to great first impressions. But don't go overboard with this – people who take this too far can seem insincere and smarmy, or can be seen to be "lightweights."

Be Open and Confident
When it comes to making the first impression, body language as well as appearance speaks much louder than words.
Use your body language  to project appropriate confidence and self-assurance. Stand tall, smile (of course), make eye contact, greet with a firm handshake. All of this will help you project confidence and encourage both you and the other person to feel better at ease.

Be Positive
Your attitude shows through in everything you do. Project a positive attitude, even in the face of criticism or in the case of nervousness. Strive to learn from your meeting and to contribute appropriately, maintaining an upbeat manner and a smile.




 

Love vs Fear

• LOVE IS UNCONDITIONAL (fear is conditional) 
• LOVE IS STRONG (fear is weak) 
• LOVE RELEASES (fear obligates)
• LOVE SURRENDERS (fear binds)
• LOVE IS HONEST (fear is deceitful)
• LOVE TRUSTS (fear suspects) 
• LOVE ALLOWS (fear dictates)
• LOVE GIVES (fear resists) 
• LOVE FORGIVES (fear blames) 
• LOVE IS COMPASSIONATE (fear pities)
• LOVE CHOOSES (fear avoids)
• LOVE IS KIND (fear is angry) 
• LOVE IGNITES (fear incites) 
• LOVE EMBRACES (fear repudiates) 
• LOVE CREATES (fear negates) 
• LOVE HEALS (fear hurts) 
• LOVE IS MAGIC (fear is superstitious)
• LOVE ENERGIZES (fear saps)
• LOVE IS AN ELIXIR (fear is a poison) 
• LOVE INSPIRES (fear worries)
• LOVE DESIRES (fear Jones-es) 
• LOVE IS PATIENT (fear is nervous) 
• LOVE IS BRAVE (fear is afraid) 
• LOVE IS RELAXED (fear is pressured) 
• LOVE IS BLIND (fear is judgmental) 
• LOVE RESPECTS (fear disregards)
• LOVE ACCEPTS (fear rejects)
• LOVE DREAMS (fear schemes)
• LOVE WANTS TO PLAY (fear needs to control)
• LOVE ENJOYS (fear suffers)
• LOVE FREES (fear imprisons) 
• LOVE BELIEVES (fear deceives)
• LOVE “WANTS” (fear “needs”)

      
        Fear is going to be a player in your life, but you get to decide how much. You can spend your whole life imagining ghosts, worrying about your pathway to the future, but all there will ever be is what's happening here, and the decisions we make in this moment, which are based in either love or fear. 

        Are you reaching for what you love, or running away from what you fear? The right choice can make a huge difference to your success, your sense of fulfillment, and your happiness.

        Just think about it at least one time in life.

Why Personal Development is important?

Benefits of personal development

1.Self Awareness 

Personal development begins with self-awareness. You get to know who you really are; your values, beliefs and the purpose you wish to pursue. True fulfilment can never come from chasing other people’s dreams. If you want to achieve lasting happiness, you need to design your life based on who you are. Then you can chase your own goals and objectives. When you are chasing your own goals, there is as much pleasure to be derived from the journey as there is to be derived from reaching your destination. Self-awareness is the first fundamental step in the personal development process.

 2. A sense of direction

Once you have raised you self-awareness, you are clearer on the things you wish to achieve from life. Decision-making becomes a lot easier. Tasks which used to take a great deal of your time, no longer make it onto your to-do list. You now realise that they do not move you towards your objectives and therefore are not worthy of your time.

 3. Improved focus and effectiveness

With personal development comes clarity. Even with an improved sense of direction, there will always be multiple tasks looking for your attention. As your personal development improves, prioritization becomes much easier. You are clearer on your objectives and you can quickly identify which task will give you the best result with the resources available to you at that moment.

 4. More motivation

When you know what you want to achieve, it is easier for you to see the benefits of taking action. Even when the task ahead is not enjoyable; if you can see a clear benefit, you are more motivated to take the necessary action. There is truth in the old adage ‘Where there is a will there is a way’. With strong personal development, you develop the necessary will.

 5. Greater resilience

There will be tough times in life. When these tough times occur, you need to have the skills and attributes to deal effectively with them.  Personal development cannot prevent all bad things from occurring but it will help you deal with them when they do. You will have greater confidence, resilience, personal and interpersonal skills to cope with any eventuality.

 6. More fulfilling relationships

Relationships are a double-edged sword. They either lift you up or drag you down. When you improve your personal development, you are better able to see which relationships are worth investing in and which need to be cut loose. You also develop the skills to make the most of those relationships which have the most positive impact on your life.

Overview Of Personal Development

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT:

            Personal development is a lifelong process. It’s a way for people to assess their skills and qualities, consider their aims in life and set goals in order to realize and maximize their potential.

This page helps you to identify the skills you need to set life goals which can enhance your employ ability prospects, raise your confidence and lead to a more fulfilling, higher quality life.  Plan to make relevant, positive and effective life choices and decisions for your future to enable personal empowerment.

             Although early life development and early formative experiences within the family, at school, etc. can help to shape us as adults, personal development should not stop later in life. 

Practical Steps to Personal Development:

Practical steps can be taken to enhance personal development, including:

• Organizing your time.
• Producing a personal CV or resume.
• Undertaking a skills appraisal.
• Looking at your transferable skill.
  
• Overcoming barriers to learning a new skill.