Saying "no" to negativity : how to manage negativity in yourself, your boss, and your co-workers
(Book)

Includes bibliographical references (p. 67-68)

Are you an optomist, a pessimist, or a negativist? Your outlook on life has a considerable influence on how you respond to situations, people, and events -- and how others perceive and respond to you. In other words, attitudes have outcomes. This practical book with teach you how to put negative thoughts and behaviors behind you -- whether they're your own or coming from the people around you. You'll learn how to: Pinpoint sources of negativity in your life, Rephrase negative thoughts the instant you think them, uncover and eliminate negative habits, and keep the negativity of others -- your boss, co-workers, friends, and the toxic people you must interact with regularly -- from souring your own outlook. The author leads you step by step through an exercise in positive planning so you can start immediately to make positive strides toward achieving your goals, feel a sense of accomplishment in meeting them, and watch your attitude altimeter soar