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five ways to stay positive in negativity, by julie fuimano, easy to be positive in a positive environment. it s when things are emotionally draining and negative that you re challenged to behave differently. but you have the opportunity to be the beacon of light for others around you. by your actions and responses, you can demonstrate and teach others how to behave in an appropriate, positive and professional manner., positive energy catches on just as quickly as negative energy. sometimes people are simply stuck in a habit or pattern of behavior and are accustomed to acting a certain way. if the environment is really caustic, then it s what people are used to and may be all they know., it takes some time and effort as well as a commitment to do something differently to create sustainable change. you must be willing to identify and stop tolerating what s not working, do the right thing even if it s initially unpopular and then teach others to do the same., here are five ways you can be a positive force in your workplace ., first step is awareness, recognize the negativity around you. sometimes you can even feel your energy being drained by the words being spoken. if it feels bad or uncomfortable, then it s negative. these feelings are a form of intelligence similar to a tap on the shoulder letting you know something is not right. if you can identify what is happening, you can make good choices about handling it., it all starts with you, in what ways are you contributing to the negativity around you are you listening to gossip or participating in conversations where the only focus is to denigrate, diminish or criticize language matters. everything you say has an impact; saying something negative not only dishonors the person you re speaking about and the person you re speaking with, but it also makes you feel bad even if you don tsp realize it. learn to respect people s humanity and their right to be themselves. complaining without end does not focus on creating solutions; rather, it perpetuates and magnifies the problem, wasting everyone s precious time and energy., speak up, tell the other person how you feel by saying , this doesn tsp work for me. it s nonjudgmental, since you re making it about you, not them. also, people often don tsp realize they are being negative. point it out in a gentle, caring way: do you realize you are complaining just bringing it to their attention can be enough to shift the conversation. over time, people will learn what they can and cannot discuss with you, and it will stop being an issue. if you say nothing, your silence conveys permission to continue., be constructive , positive, meaningful and beneficial, what is the point or purpose of what you re saying is it to hurt or help and at the end of the conversation, is there an action step to take constructive conversations are empowering and leave people a little better off from having participated in them. become the kind of person who takes your time and words seriously., praise and acknowledge, amazing what a few words of praise and acknowledgement can do. you want to be the kind of person people gravitate to because they know they will be uplifted by you, not put down or drained of life-sustaining energy. in short, you want people to feel good after being in your presence., no matter what is going on around you , you control your inner environment and how you choose to respond to external events and situations. it s your responsibility to become the kind of person you enjoy being and with whom others enjoy being around., it takes a true leader to walk a path different from the crowd. so when others are negative, stretch your boldness muscles and be positive in spite of what others do or think. it s the only way to create a ripple of change. and if we all do our part, then slowly but surely, we will make a difference in our work environment and the larger community.

creamy salad dressing, italian-style salad dressing, cayenne pepper, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

creamy buttermilk dressing, garlic clove, minced, mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, rice wine vinegar, pasta salad, salt, bow tie (farfalle) pasta, trimmed asparagus, cut into 1-inch lengths, cooked chicken breast strips, pulled into bite-size pieces, tomatoes, halved and lightly salted, whole artichoke hearts, drained , cut into sixths, green onions, thinly sliced, pine nuts , toasted in a small skillet over low heat until golden, pesto (homemade or refrigerated prepared variety)

creamy peanut butter, nonfat milk, frozen fat-free whipped topping, whole apples or 2 whole pears

creamy peanut butter (or use chunky peanut butter), condensed tomato soup, milk

creamy cajun shrimp linguine, water, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, uncooked linguine, shrimp, peeled and deveined, butter, presliced mushrooms, red bell pepper , cut into (1/4-inch-thick) slices, all-purpose flour, salt, half-and-half, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, combine 1 cup water and broth in a dutch oven; bring to a boil. break pasta in half; add to pan., bring mixture to a boil., cover, reduce heat , and simmer for 8 minutes., add shrimp to pan ., cover and simmer for 3 minutes or until shrimp are done; drain., melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat ., add mushrooms and pepper to pan; saute 4 minutes or until moisture evaporates., add flour, seasoning , and salt to pan; saute 30 seconds., stir in half-and-half ; cook 1 minute or until thick, stirring constantly. remove from heat. add pasta mixture and parsley to pan; toss.

dark brown sugar, unbleached cane sugar, kosher salt, dried thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, dried chipotle powder, five-spice powder, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, cilantro, peppercorn, mustard seeds, lemon peel, cumin seed

onion, diced, olive oil, sliced shiitake mushroom, fat free chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger, chinese five spice powder, half-and-half, freshly cracked pepper

graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt, unsalted butter, melted (1 stick), cream cheese, creme fraiche, sugar, pumpkin puree, flour, chinese five spice powder (or pumpkin pie spice), salt, bourbon, eggs, semi-sweet chocolate chips

chicken wing pieces or 20 whole s, chinese five- spice powder, cayenne pepper, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, creamy cilantro dipping sauce , recipe follows

chicken wing pieces or 20 whole s, chinese five-spice powder, cayenne pepper, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, creamy cilantro dipping sauce , recipe follows

creamy smoked salmon dip, cream cheese, softened, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, pepper, salt, smoked salmon, chopped, green or red bell pepper, chopped (about 1/2 cup), chopped dried chives, assorted crackers or bagel chips

creamy style corn, eggs, separated, salt, white pepper, heavy cream, sauteed sliced fresh mushroom (optional)

creamy rice pudding, uncooked rice, sugar, qt. milk, salt, vanilla, evaporated milk, sprinkles of nutmeg, bake in 350 degree oven for 2 hours, stirring occasionally first hour. 1/2 cup raisins may be added 1/2 hour before end of baking time if desired. pudding thickens as it cools.

sugar, light corn syrup, peanut butter, creamy or crunchy, puffed rice cereal (recommended : rice krispies), semisweet chocolate chips, melted, butterscotch chips, melted

tri-color pasta, creamy salad dressing, ranch dressing mix, tuna, drained and flaked, shredded cheddar cheese, apple - peeled, cored, and chopped, carrot, peeled and chopped, raisins

butternut squash or other winter squash, such as kabocha, preservation or hubbard, vegetable oil (divided use ), coarse salt, chinese five-spice powder, freshly ground black pepper, onion, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, finely minced, grated fresh ginger, chicken stock, unsweetened coconut milk