Attitude: 5 Toxic Warning Signs

Ktelus Magazine
Sep 8, 2018 · 2 min read

Attitude defined: A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person’s behavior (so says Webster’s Dictionary).

“Be the attitude you want to be around.” ~Tim DeTellis

Our attitude is what people experience when we are around them. They can see it. Feel it. Hear it. And most importantly, they will remember it.

The power of a positive attitude is that people can be attracted to it. Our positive presence is what people want to be around because it makes them feel better when they are. Conversely, here are five toxic warning signs of an attitude you want to avoid.

1. Gossiper

The person talking about someone who is not in the room is someone who will be talking about you when you are not in the room. No one wants to be on the receiving end of that, so don’t be on the giving side of it either.

2. Bragger

Remain humble. Listen and ask questions. As the movie “American Gangster” aptly suggests, “The loudest person in the room is the weakest person.”

3. One-Upper

Have you ever shared with someone a story of something great in your life, and before you can finish your last sentence they jump in and tell a story that is bigger and better than yours? An appropriate response to someone’s great story is, “I’m so happy for you.” Celebrate their win. Don’t try to one-up them.

4. Downer

The sky is falling, the sky is falling! All this person sees in life are the problems around them. They focus on the shortchanged moments when luck did not show up in their favor. Don’t fall into their trap. Instead, remember the value of the little things.

5. Excuse-Maker

Are you renting or owning your life? Someone else cannot make your life better for you. When you are around people who make endless excuses, their lack of work ethic and passion will negatively affect your efforts. Wake up and own today with an activating mindset. Skip the excuses and take action.

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