A Positive Mindset

As we wrap up our current unit of curriculum and our discussions about the character trait of a positive mindset, we wanted to leave you with some thoughts about improving and fostering a favorable perspective at home. Look at this list of Positive Attitudes from Positive Psychology; can you find ways to challenge your kids (and yourself) to grow your positive mindset?

A LIST OF POSITIVE ATTITUDES:

• It is looking adversity in the eye… and laughing.

• Getting what you get and not pitching a fit.

• Enjoying the unexpected even when it’s not what you originally wanted.

• Motivating those around you with a positive word.

• Using the power of a smile to reverse the tone of a situation.

• Being friendly to those you don’t know.

• It’s getting back up when you fall. (No matter how many times you fall.)

• Being a source of energy that lifts those around you.

• Understanding that relationships are more important than material things.

• Being happy even when you have little.

• Having a good time even when you are losing.

• Being happy for someone else’s success.

• Having a positive future vision, no matter how dire your circumstances are.

• Smiling.

• Paying a compliment, even to a total stranger.

• Tell someone you know that they did a great job. (And mean it.)

• Making someone’s day. (Not just a child’s… adults like to have their day be special, too!)

• It’s not complaining, no matter how unfair things appear to be. (It is a waste of time… instead, do something!)

• Not letting other people’s negativity bring you down.

• Giving more than you expect to get in return.

https://positivepsychology.com/positive-mindset/