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Positivity in the workplace makes a real difference. It not
only determines a person’s well-being but their success
as well.
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In fact, it does more than that. Positivity can also
enhance team members’ ability to think creatively, help
them cope with challenges, nurture their progress in
their career, and aid them in getting along with others in
the workplace.
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So how do we build a positive culture? The truth is a
team will exhibit positive behaviors when their leader
does. As a leader, therefore, you must focus on creating
positivity in your own life through nurturing your own
emotional intelligence and happiness.
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Martin Seligman, positive psychologist and author of the
2011 book Flourish, developed the PERMA model, which
details the five elements that must be in place for us to
experience lasting well-being.
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The five elements of the PERMA model are:
P: Positive Emotion
E: Engagement
R: (Positive) Relationships
M: Meaning
A: Accomplishment/Achievement
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In this first installment of our PERMA model series, we'll
discuss the first element in the model, which is Positive
Emotion.
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Remember, as a leader and/or manager, you set the
tone for your team and for their working environment.
Therefore, positive emotions must begin with you.
Fortunately, there are easy strategies you can
implement to train your brain to be more positive. Here
are 5 of them.
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1. Assess
Assess how you operate in your career. Are you using talents and
strengths that fulfill you in your current role? If not, how can you
bring more of those skills to the forefront of the work you do?
Doing work that you’re good at and that you enjoy will help you to
feel more inspired.
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2. Identify
Identify the things that give you pleasure. Are you an outdoorsy
person? Do you enjoy greenery? Animals? You might want to
consider having plants in the workplace or even an aquarium.
You’ll be surprised by how much more positive you feel simply by
making adjustments to your environment.
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3. Make Time
Make some time to do something in your daily life that relaxes you
or that you enjoy. This fosters positive emotions, and starting your
day in this manner will bring your energy and peace of mind into
the workplace.
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4. Consume Positivity
Consume positive media. We’re surrounded by a 24-hour news
cycle that feeds us stories replete with negativity. Scientific studies
have proven that watching news coverage of terrorist attacks, war,
or murder can cause the same physical reaction in your body as if
you were actually there viewing the carnage in person. Change the
channel and start feeding yourself more empowering content.
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5. Challenge
Lastly, challenge the negative thoughts that arise. Our brains have
a tendency to hone in and focus on the negative. Start to put a
positive spin on the thoughts that visit your mind, i.e. “We failed.”
Vs. “The project wasn’t successful this time around, but we received
valuable feedback that will make the next one more viable.”
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Start practicing these strategies to build a reservoir of positive
emotions and you’ll be one step closer to building a positive
culture in your company.
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