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\"career-happiness\"Every one of us can choose our attitude and it\u2019s often self-fulfilling – the way we think about a situation can change the way we experience it. It could be the difference between you getting, keeping or losing your job and finding a fulfilling career.<\/p>\n

And it does wonders for your health. Research shows time and again that positivity helps you to be more productive and build resilience. Shawn Achor\u2019s message in his well-known TED Talk<\/a> is simple. Happiness is the foundation for success, more than success is the foundation for happiness. Positivity gives you an advantage in the job market and your career.<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t aim at success – the more you aim for it and make it a target, the more you are going to miss it. For success like happiness cannot be pursued; it must ensue.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Viktor Frankl, Holocaust survivor\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The challenge comes in adopting positivity more often than not, in the face of setbacks, other people\u2019s difficult behaviour and events beyond your control during times of uncertainty.<\/p>\n

How can you build your positivity?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here are 14 practises that work if you sustain them over time:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Acceptance:<\/strong> that things don\u2019t always go according to plan<\/li>\n
  2. Persistence:<\/strong> never giving up if it\u2019s really important to you<\/li>\n
  3. Hope:<\/strong> knowing that there is place for you and your talents waiting for you<\/li>\n
  4. Gratitude:<\/strong> for what you have, what you are and the generosity of others<\/li>\n
  5. Giving: <\/strong>doing good is feeling good<\/li>\n
  6. Strengths:<\/strong> being at your best more of the time<\/li>\n
  7. Visioning: <\/strong>the sweet smell of success<\/li>\n
  8. Reflecting: <\/strong>on the good times, seeing and celebrating you and your achievements<\/li>\n
  9. Anticipating:<\/strong> having something to look forward to<\/li>\n
  10. Action:<\/strong> doing something to change or make things work<\/li>\n
  11. Enthusiasm<\/strong>: mixing with positive people will rub off on you<\/li>\n
  12. Mindfulness: <\/strong>staying in the present, leaving regrets behind<\/li>\n
  13. Exercise:<\/strong> filling your body with endorphins and strengthening neural pathways<\/li>\n
  14. Smiling: <\/strong>changing how you feel and how people respond to you<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Making Positivity Work for You<\/strong><\/p>\n

    If you\u2019re applying for a job, think of an example where you showed a positive, \u2018can do\u2019 attitude to tackling a task or challenge. Some commonly asked questions at interviews that may be a test of your positivity include<\/p>\n

      \n
    • \u2018Tell me about a time when you made a difference to (an issue\/team\/project)\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n
    • \u201cTell us about a time when you overcame a challenge by being proactive\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n
    • \u201cWhat would you do if \u2026?\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      The \u2018can do\u2019 attitude can \u2013 and will \u2013 work for you. Go into every day with a positive outlook, an infectious smile and a kind word. You \u2013 and your current or future employer \u2013 will see the difference.<\/p>\n

      \u2018Can do\u2019 can be done!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Every one of us can choose our attitude and it\u2019s often self-fulfilling – the way we think about a situation can change the way we experience it. It could be the difference between you getting, keeping or losing your job and finding a fulfilling career. And it does wonders for your health. 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