...links to higher personal growth and success
...can increase life coping skills and strategies
Many of us in the field of psychology are still debating whether personality traits and tendencies are innately genetic or learned behaviors.
Reality is that it's both (hence the ongoing debate). For me, the key is not the academic evidences but rather how do we help people, especially children to gain such winning attitude.
We all have natural instincts in the way we react to people and situations. Parents will tell you that they often treat all their kids very similarly, yet each child will response differently. The perfect example is "Family Gathering." If you ask a roomful of people their experiences of a family dinner, most likely you will get a variety of answers. Some will instinctively look at the positives, or the big picture. Others will emphasize on the lacking and the missing details. There are no good or bad in personalities. Yet there are traits we can learn to help create better life experiences and quality of life.
Enthusiasm: Enthusiasm and passion often go hand in
hand. They fuel creativity, performance
and effectiveness in all aspect of life. Helping children find their
passions/interests will help them experience life with enthusiasm.
Optimism: Another way to understand optimism is to know
that there are always options. We all can learn to see the brighter side in
every situation. There is always another step, another way, another approach
if we can be open to the positives. The
sun will come out, eventually (even if it is not exactly tomorrow).
Adaptability: Being adaptable to change is a very
important. To be able to deal with change is necessary, because life doesn't
necessarily let us remain in our comfort zone. If a person can adapt quickly
and easily, your success will be effortless.
Self-Esteem: Learn to appreciate yourself, your
emotions, and your physical being in high esteem. Learn to trust yourself and feel
secure about your values and capabilities as person that you are.
Patience: Patience is important because life doesn’t
happen when we want it. Having patience is a strength that creates endurance.
This will help a person to not lose sight of the goal set.
Humility: It's okay to enjoy the praises of people
regarding your achievements. It’s equally important to stay grounded and realize
that there are support factors and supportive people who helped.
Confidence: Confidence is not arrogance. Being
self-confident simply means that you have faith in your abilities, and are
completely sure about being able to perform well under any circumstance.
Portraying self-confidence also assures people that you are trust-worthy to
follow-through.
Self-Control: Having the ability to stay calm during
stressful or negative circumstances. Learn to differentiate the difference between
a true crisis and trivial issue is essential to having self-control.
Demonstrating negative emotions, behaviors and attitudes without a genuine
cause will emphasize the lack of character.
Consistency: Be consistent in your behavior, and in
your attitude towards your beliefs and values. Be conscientious to stay true to
your words with your deeds.
Teamwork: It is important to realize that we a part of
the sum. Everyone has his/her strength. Utilizing a person’s strength and
combining that with the strengths of others will create a more effective and
efficient dynamic in all situation. Having a positive attitude toward teamwork
is important to healthy relationships in life.
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