WorksheetsConover Attitude Activities 1-5
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is something that shows a positive attitude? Choose all correct answers.
Doing your best at things.
Be willing to learn new things.
Think we can't do something.
Set goals for ourselves
Who creates your attitude?
You
Your parents
Your friends
Your enemies
True or False: A person's attitude is ALWAYS the same.
True
False
True or False: Attitudes can change.
True
False
Which of the following can help you keep a positive attitude at work? Choose BOTH correct answers (there are two).
Negative thinking and complaining
Spending time with people who have a positive attitude
Not being thankful for your job
Giving yourself a break or rewarding yourself for doing a good job
Why would it be important to control your emotions to keep a good attitude?
You won't do something you regret.
You won't get your way.
You won't get off task.
You won't give your opinion.
Why is avoiding negative thinking and complaining important in developing a positive attitude?
When you talk negatively, you feel positive.
When you talk negatively, you feel negative.
Complaining can make you feel better.
What is one way to avoid negative thinking and complaining? Choose BOTH correct answers (there are two).
Look on the "bright side" or for the "silver linings."
Surround yourself with positive people.
Surround yourself with people who can solve your problems.
Look for the worst possible scenario.
Why is it important to give yourself a break or a chance to recharge every once in a while?
It will help you come back to work with a rested mind and positive attitude.
It will make you feel burned out when you have to go back to work.
It will give you a chance to spend the money you earned while working.
It will not help you in your job to take a break.
What negative impact can losing your focus have on your attitude? Choose the BEST answer.
It can be entertaining and make you laugh.
It can make you feel frustrated.
It can be helpful to break up your work.
It can make you very sad.
Which of the following strategies can help you get rid of distractions? Choose ALL correct answers.
Only look at your cell phone when it beeps.
Schedule a time in the day to check your phone and respond to messages.
Turn off your cell phone or put it on "silent."
Save personal conversations for break times.
Why is it a good idea to break up your work into blocks? Choose BOTH correct answers (there are two).
Most people can't focus longer than 90 minutes without abreak.
It does not help at all.
It makes large tasks more manageable.
It gives you more to do in one day of work.
How do making lists and sticking to a routine help you keep your focus? Choose BOTH correct answers.
A list can help keep you disorganized.
You can create habits that make your daily work more organized.
You may feel proud when you complete a task and cross it off your list.
You can start forgetting things that are not important.
How does being organized improve your focus at work? Read carefully!
It keeps your workspace neat and clean, which helps you become distracted.
It helps you get to needed information easily without wasting time looking for things.
It helps you create a system to keep track of other people's work.
Which of the following is an example of initiative?
Doing work without having to be told by a supervisor or coworker
Hanging out with your co-workers at your desk
The power to act or take charge before other
Relying on a group member to do all the work
True or false: Initiative includes taking responsibility
True
False
Why is it important to always try to improve your knowledge and skills? Choose ALL correct answers.
It is the only way to keep up with changes in technology and the world.
If you don't, you could be passed up by one of your co-workers.
If you don't, you may look like you don't care about your job.
If you do, you will automatically get a promotion.
Goals should be specific. What does specific mean?
important
meaningful
flexible and changing
exact or clear
True or False:
"Learn more about polar bears" is a MEASURABLE goal.
True
False
True or False:
"Be able to state 10 facts about polar bears" is a measurable goal.
True
False
When is it important to ask questions?
When you do not understand what to do
When you do understand exactly what to do
What is the first step in asking for help, directions, or instructions?
Repeat the response back
Think about how to ask for help
Figure out who to ask for help
Ask questions to clarify the answer
Why should you accept advice or constructive criticism on the job?
It makes you look good.
It will help you learn to do your job better.
It is not worth fighting over who is right.
What should you do if someone criticizes you in a rude way? Check ALL correct answers.
Cry.
Be polite.
Get defensive.
Talk to someone if the offensive behavior continues.
