Taking a different approach.

Today at work I found out that it was just going to be me and Brian working. I'll be honest I do NOT like this guy at all. He's just so slow, he doesn't get half the work done, he gets in my way, he annoys the crap outta me and yet all he needs is a little encouragement. Rather than getting upset because I was working with him, unknowingly I accepted HIM for who HE was. So he works a little slower than others, he doesn't have the greatest 'drive' so to speak. But he is human too.

Although we were slow today I really worked with him rather than against him with the attitude GET OUT OF MY WAY! I noticed how he lightened up he didn't seem quite on edge. Grant it he still needs a shove every now and then but with a different attitude from me. Through out the day I continued to tell him good job Brian keep it up dude. I could see him smile from the corner of my eyes. We worked together and got the job done. Finally he was happy to be at work. Approaching him with a positive attitude and feedback really changed his attitude as well. Rather than me have the attitude of GET OUT OF MY WAY, and he just not care about his job and find the fastest exit out.

I realized half way through my day that my parents do the same with me. Rather than telling me what to do or what not to do. They suggest and offer their opinion, still leaving me in charge to make up my own mind. When things turn out good I know I make them proud, when they turn out not so good...well I learn from my mistake. They don't tear me down and make me feel bad they simply point out what I could have done differently. Whether it be our parents or co-workers or just the driver in front of us that may be moving a little too slow. Take the time to slow down and think of what that person may be going through in their personal life. Positive Attitudes have Positive Outcomes and Negative Attitudes have Negative Outcomes. The choice is yours, what will you choose to do today?