Posts tagged ‘Attitudes are contagious’

And how to change them…

Most behavior psychologists believe that approximately 90% or more of our attitudes are formed by age 5.  We all have a behavioral style that we adopt very early in life.  These styles come from points of both nurture and nature.  Added to our natural “style” come the family and educational experiences we have.  All of these natural tendencies as well as our experiences set the stage for our thoughts and attitudes. Continue reading ‘Attitudes are Contagious… Where did you get yours?’ »

Psychologists agree that our attitudes and outlooks are contagious to others.  This is often referred to as emotional contagion, meaning we can “catch” the moods of people with whom we associate.  While both good moods and bad moods are contagious, bad moods are proven to be much more contagious.  Yikes!!

Our attitudes are one of our most important assets.  And… we have total control over our attitudes.  We cannot control what happens to us but the attitude we choose in response to our circumstances is what determines the depth of our character as well as the quality of our lives and relationships. Continue reading ‘Attitudes are Contagious… Is Yours Worth Catching?’ »