Adjust Your Attitude For Brighter Days!
We’ve all been down in the dumps at some time or another, but have you ever been around anyone that is always a downer? There negative energy is down right annoying and destructive to others. While not every day can be filled with sunshine, we all need to work on ways to keep our spirits up and positive, especially those in sales.
I recently read, “When the Going Gets Rough,” an article found in the April 2009 issue of Selling Power magazine that had some helpful hints for keeping positive and turning your attitude around.
Following are a few ways to keep selling in the face of adversity from the article that I wanted to pass along:
- Make A Positive Beginning—
Look for ways to make your mornings more pleasant. A positive morning will help set the tone for the rest of the day. Listen to some upbeat music, etc. - Offer A Cheerful Greeting—
When someone asks, “How are you?” try and answer with a positive response such as, “Fantastic, or Super.” You will naturally make a lasting impression, and pass along your positivity to others. - Expect The Best—
Expect things to go well, and they naturally will. This is important, especially in sales. Believe you can make things happen. - Forgive Yourself—
You can train yourself to think more positively. “We can often talk ourselves out of a bad mood as easily as we talk ourselves into it if we’re willing to make the effort.” If you falter, acknowledge that you are human and that you may have had some bad thoughts, but forgive yourself and change your thought pattern to something positive again.
Thanks for reading!
Barb
Posted in Marketing on June 11th, 2009 by Barb | | 0 Comments
