Cultivating a Positive Attitude

What is an attitude?

• A natural trait you are born with

• A feeling or opinion about people, things, and events

• A skill you learn in school

• A type of food

How are attitudes acquired?

• They are inherited from parents

• They are learned from people and experiences

• They are developed through reading books

• They are a result of genetic mutations

What is a characteristic of an optimist?

• They always expect the worst

• They look on the bright side of situations

• They avoid taking risks

• They never make plans

What is a characteristic of a pessimist?

• They find something wrong with everything

• They are always cheerful

• They enjoy challenges

• They are confident in their abilities

How can developing a positive attitude affect your self-esteem?

• It can lower your self-esteem

• It has no effect on self-esteem

• It can improve your self-esteem

• It can make you more pessimistic

What is one way to develop a positive attitude?

• Focus on negative outcomes

• Express thoughts in a positive manner

• Avoid social interactions

• Ignore all problems

Which statement reflects a positive attitude?

• "I'll never be able to do all I have to do today."

• "I have to plan carefully today because I have so much to get done."

• "There's no way we can win tonight."

• "I can't do anything right."

What might an optimist do if it starts to rain during a picnic?

• Cancel the picnic immediately

• Complain about the weather

• Enjoy the excitement of running for shelter

• Refuse to leave the picnic area

Why might friends enjoy being around someone with a positive attitude?

• They are always serious

• They focus on the negative aspects of life

• They are fun and uplifting to be around

• They never talk about their feelings

What is the benefit of looking for the good in each situation?

• It makes you ignore reality

• It helps you find the good in yourself

• It makes you more pessimistic

• It prevents you from solving problems