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 positive mindset at home. Look at this list of Positive Attitudes from Positive Psychology; can you find any 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 bad your current 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.