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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.

five-spice powder, salt, freshly ground black pepper, skinless, boneless chicken thighs, sugar-free seedless blackberry jam (such as smucker s), cider vinegar, water, grated peeled fresh ginger, fresh blackberries (optional)

salmon fillets, about 1-inch thick, avocado, peeled, pitted, and quartered, nonfat sour cream, reduced-fat mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic clove, minced, hot pepper sauce, worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper

ground beef, soft breadcrumbs, onion, finely diced, egg, lightly beaten, garlic clove, chopped, water, salt and pepper, grape jelly, chili sauce (or combine 1/2 cup ketchup with hot pepper sauce to your taste.), vegetable oil

ground chicken, green onion, chopped, dry plain breadcrumbs, worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, salt, egg white, whole wheat hamburger buns, halved ,lightly toasts, lettuce leaves, nonfat sour cream, bottled horseradish, drained, white wine vinegar, ground black pepper

oil, butter, mushroom, dry white wine, hot pepper sauce (texas pete, tabasco, etc.), flour, sour cream, salt, parmesan cheese, chopped parsley (optional)

sour cream, cottage cheese, cheese, shredded, eggs, beaten, green chili pepper, diced, corn, canned sweet yellow, cilantro, minced, onion, diced, salt, cumin, freshly ground, black pepper, freshly ground, garlic powder, enchilada sauce, dozen corn tortillas , softened in hot oil (2 dozen burrito sized flour tortillas)

butter or 2 tbsp margarine, chicken breasts , cut into 2-inch pieces, chopped fresh garlic, ground ginger (optional), low sodium chicken broth, fresh stir fry vegetables, thick sweet and sour sauce, crushed red pepper flakes (optional), pineapple chunks, drained, hot cooked rice or oriental noodles or angel hair pasta, cooked and drained

chicken breasts (boneless, skinless , cut into thin 1/2 strips lengthwise), green onion (cut into 1 1/2 pieces), red pepper (cut into 1 1/2 squares), vh sweet and sour sauce (plus remainder of bottle for grilling), pam cooking spray, grilling spray, wooden skewer , soaked in hot water for 20 minutes

carrots, sliced, celery rib, sliced, chopped green pepper, chopped onion, chicken breasts , cut lengthwise, salt, sweet and sour sauce, pineapple chunks, drained, cornstarch, cold water, hot cooked rice

dried black-eyed peas, water, whole milk, chopped onion, fresh lime juice, hot pepper sauce, all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, egg, sour cream, minced seeded jalapeno chilies, vegetable oil, purchased medium-hot salsa

beef flank steak, lemon juice, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, garlic, minced, hot pepper sauce, low-fat mayonnaise, low-fat sour cream, dijon mustard, green onions, finely chopped, prepared horseradish

beef tenderloin, olive oil, dry breadcrumbs, fresh parsley, minced, fresh coarse ground black pepper, kosher salt, divided, nonfat sour cream, prepared horseradish, fresh lemon rind, grated, worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce

cucumbers, onion, sliced in rings, salt, sugar, water, vinegar, sour cream, dill seed, drop hot pepper sauce, pepper

cooked ground beef, drained well, onion soup mix, paprika (i use sweet, not hot ), sour cream, frozen bell peppers, strips (i just use about 1/2 bag), sliced mushrooms (i just use whatever size can or jar i have on hand) or 4 oz mushroom pieces, drained (i just use whatever size can or jar i have on hand), water

boneless skinless chicken thighs , trimmed of excess fat (4-5 medium thighs), splenda brown sugar blend, orange juice, soy sauce, hot sauce, black pepper, garlic powder, orange marmalade (reduced sugar or no sugar added are ok), rice vinegar, reserved marinade, cornstarch, cold water

olive oil or 2 tbsp margarine, mushroom , medium, artichoke hearts, drained, dry white wine, hot pepper sauce (optional), flour, sour cream, salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, freshly grated parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, garnish (optional)

eggs, hard-cooked and chopped, mayonnaise (use a good quality, such as hellmann s), green onions, minced, salt, black pepper, hot pepper sauce (tabasco preferred), sour cream, red caviar, crackers or toast points