Attitude defines who you are and how you behave. Do you have a Positive Attitude and a Negative Attitude? What’s the difference between a positive attitude and a negative attitude?
Positive Attitude
Individuals who have a positive attitude will pay attention to the good rather than bad in people, situations, events.
A simple example of a positive attitude; when you are having a very bad run of luck but still say “Good Morning” rather than “What’s so good about this morning.”
Well, Good news; you have a positive attitude.
Negative Attitude
People with a negative attitude ignore the good and pay attention to the bad in people, situations, events, etc.
For example, when a guy has so much power, wealth, and influence with great luck; but still complains and goes on a rant; well, that person has a negative attitude.
Does it remind you of someone?
Differences between Positive and Negative Attitudes
Let’s take a look in the real world; what differentiates a positive attitude from a negative attitude and how to identify them.
| Positive Attitude | Negative Attitude |
|---|---|
| Individuals who have a positive attitude will pay attention to the good rather than bad in people, situations, events, etc. | People with a negative attitude ignore the good and pay attention to the bad in people, situations, events, etc. |
| Positive attitudes are rewarded, and it means the individual is encouraged to do the same thing in the future. | Negative attitudes are punished to discourage the same action in the future. |
| If we think positive thoughts, we will surely experience joy, love, gratitude, peace, and hope. | If we think negative thoughts, we will have negative feelings such as anger, disappointment, irritation, envy, etc. |
| Having a “positive attitude” means a person believes everything happens for the best in the end. | A person with a “negatives attitude” tends to believe their best days are in the past, and there is nothing to “look forward to” and considers it a waste of time and energy. |
| It is an optimistic approach for a person to achieve good results. | It is a pessimistic mindset of a person who is not capable of handling critical issues. |
| It can achieve long-term goals easily and in time. | It can achieve some initial goals but not the long-term goals |
| It is a process of solving problems. | It is a process of looking for problems. |
| A person with a positive attitude pays attention to the virtues of others. | A person with a negative attitude pays attention to other people’s shortcomings. |
| These persons always see opportunities. | These persons see only limitations. |
Conclusion
It is difficult to categorize someone as having a positive attitude and a negative attitude. People show a positive attitude for some things and a negative attitude for some things. This varies depending on a person’s goal, economic status, motivation, skill, self-belief, and opportunities.