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ATTITUDE INVENTORY Because the matter of attitude is the most…
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ATTITUDE INVENTORY
Because the matter of attitude is the most important of all personal traits, it is important that you
take inventory of your own attitudes toward other people and situations. Read each of the following
questions and answer honestly. A careful study of your answers can help you to see those areas that need
improvement.
Answer with you first reaction.
CIRCLE THE NUMBER ONT HE RIGHT THAT BEST REPRESENTS YOUR ANSWER.
If your answer is positively yes, circle 5.
If your answer is mostly yes, circle 4.
If your answer is undecided, circle 3.
If your answer is mostly no, circle 2.
If your answer is positively no, circle the 1.
1. Do you make friends easily? 5 4 3 2 1
2. Do you try not to be a "complainer?" 5 4 3 2 1
3. Are you careful never to interrupt when another person is speaking? 5 4 3 2 1
4. Can you be optimistic when others around you are depressed? 5 4 3 2 1
5. Do you keep from boasting or bragging? 5 4 3 2 1
6. Do you control your temper? 5 4 3 2 1
7. Are you genuinely interested in the other person's point of view? 5 4 3 2 1
8. Do you speak well of your teachers? 5 4 3 2 1
9. Do you keep the same friends for years? 5 4 3 2 1
10. Do you feel well most of the time? 5 4 3 2 1
11. Do you use standard English? 5 4 3 2 1
12. Do you keep promises? 5 4 3 2 1
13. Are you at ease in the classroom? 5 4 3 2 1
14. Do you have good table manners? 5 4 3 2 1
15. Do you organize your work and keep up with it? 5 4 3 2 1
16. Do you get along well with family members? 5 4 3 2 1
17. Do you readily admit your mistakes? 5 4 3 2 1
18. Can you be a leader with out being "bossy?" 5 4 3 2 1
19. I have a regular dental checkup at least once a year. 5 4 3 2 1
20. I enjoy writing short stories. 5 4 3 2 1
21. I would rather spend a summer working to earn money than to go on paid 5 4 3 2 1
vacation.
22. I like to attend parties. 5 4 3 2 1
23. I think it would be fun to write a play for television. 5 4 3 2 1
24. I believe in a God who answers prayers. 5 4 3 2 1
25. I prefer being an officer rather than just a club member. 5 4 3 2 1
26. I would spend my last $100 for needed dental work rather than for a weeks 5 4 3 2 1
vacation in my favorite resort.
27. I enjoy giving presents to members of my family. 5 4 3 2 1
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28. If I were a teacher, I would rather teach poetry than math. 5 4 3 2 1
29. I often have daydreams about things that I would like to do if I had the money. 5 4 3 2 1
30. I enjoy giving parties. 5 4 3 2 1
31. I am willing to write letters for old or sick people. 5 4 3 2 1
32. It would be very satisfying to act in movies or television. 5 4 3 2 1
33. When I feel ill, I usually see or call a doctor. 5 4 3 2 1
34. I believe that tithing (giving 1/10 of one's earnings to the church) is one's duty to 5 4 3 2 1
God.
35. I enjoy taking part in the discussion at the family dinner table. 5 4 3 2 1
36. I enjoy visiting museums. 5 4 3 2 1
37. I like to write poetry. 5 4 3 2 1
38. I like to be around other people most of the time. 5 4 3 2 1
39. When with a friend, I like to be the one who decides what we will do or where we 5 4 3 2 1
will go.
40. Someday, I would like to live in a large, expensive house. 5 4 3 2 1
41. I pray to God about my problems. 5 4 3 2 1
42. If I knew a family that had no food for Christmas dinner, I would try to provide it. 5 4 3 2 1
43. I like to spend holidays with my family. 5 4 3 2 1
44. I like to see my name in print (newspaper). 5 4 3 2 1
45. I would rather take a class in freehand drawing than a class in math. 5 4 3 2 1
46. I do not like to spend an entire evening alone. 5 4 3 2 1
47. If the salary were the same, I would rather be a school principal than a classroom 5 4 3 2 1
teacher.
48. I have expensive tastes. 5 4 3 2 1
49. I can tell the difference between a really fine painting or drawing and an ordinary 5 4 3 2 1
one.
50. If I had regular headaches, I would consult a doctor even if aspirin seemed to 5 4 3 2 1
lessen the pain.
51. I have several very close friends. 5 4 3 2 1
52. I expect to provide music lessons for my children. 5 4 3 2 1
53. It is important to me that grace be said before meals. 5 4 3 2 1
54. I sometimes miss sleep to visit with late company. 5 4 3 2 1
55. I usually get at least eight hours sleep each night.
56. I like to design things.
57. I like to be looked up to for my accomplishments.
58. I would feel a sense of satisfaction from nursing a sick person back to health.
59. I care what my parents think about the things I do.
60. I daydream about making a lot of money.
61. I like to be the chairman at meetings.
62. I believe there is life after death.
63. It is thrilling to come up with the original idea and put it to use.
64. I would welcome a person of another race as a neighbor.
65. If I were in the television field, I would rather be an actor than a script writer.
66. I enjoy decorating my room at home.
67. I enjoy a picnic with my family.
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68. As an adult, I want to earn a much higher salary that the average worker.
69. I am careful to have a balanced diet each day.
70. I often influence other students concerning the classes in which they enroll.
71. I would like to be written up in Who's Who.
72. I read the Bible or other religious writings regularly.
73. If I were in the clothing industry, I would enjoy creating new styles.
74. I look forward to an evening out with a group of friends.
75. When I am with a group of people, I like to be the one "in charge."
76. I dislike being financially dependent on others.
77. When a friend is in trouble, I feel I must comfort him.
78. I love my parents.
79. I almost never skip meals.
80. I have a collection of CD's.
81. I have a particular friend with whom I discuss problems.
82. I believe that God created man in his own image.
83. I enjoy buying clothes for members of my family.
84. I enjoy having people recognize me wherever I am.
85. I like planning activities for others.
86. I do not smoke.
87. I feel good when I do things which help others.
88. Someday, I would like to write a novel.
89. I would put up with undesirable living conditions in order to work at a job that paid
extremely well.
90. I belong to several clubs and organizations.
91. I ask God for forgiveness, my sins are forgiven.
92. I would enjoy having my picture in the school yearbook more than it has been in
the past
93. I often organize group activities.
94. When I see a newly constructed building, I consider its beauty as much as its
practical use.
95. I respect my father and mother.
96. I like to design or make things that have not been made before.
97. Some of the hobbies I would like are quiet expensive.
98. I enjoy classical music.
99. I would never use potentially harmful drugs because of what they might do to my
body.
100. I am kind to animals.
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NOW ADD UP THE TOTAL OF ALL YOUR CIRCLED ANSWERS.
TOTAL OF CIRLCED ANSWERS FROM PAGE 1. ____________
TOTAL OF CIRCLED ANSWERS FROM PAGE 2. ____________
TOTAL OF CIRCLED ANSWERS FROM PAGE 3. ____________
TOTAL OF ALL ANSWERS. ____________
THERE ARE ONE HUNDRED QUESTIONS ALTOGETHER; A PERFECT SCORE WOULD BE 500.
IF YOUR SCORE WAS:
Greater than 400 you have a very positive outlook and feel good about yourself and the world around you.
At this rate you could be very successful with everything you do.
Between 300 and 400 you have a positive outlook on life and with only minor adjustments you will be very
happy and successful in life.
Between 200 and 300 you may have been having a bad day and things are not working out the way you
would like for them to. It may take a little adjusting to feel better about life.
Below 200 means you don't have a very good perspective of the world around you. You may not feel very
good about yourself right now. Life may be handing you some unexpected tough breaks and you definitely
need and attitude adjustment for your own good well-being
Attitude can change from day to day and even from minute to minute. You are the only one that can control
your attitude and make the adjustments necessary to feel good and see a brighter future. Use the following
suggestions to help improve your attitude.
Just remember at times we all have negative feelings, but if you normally feel that
you are negative consider the following and decide for yourself if you need a change in
outlook.
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Things that can affect your attitude:
From Negative to Positive From Positive to Negative
Good health Sickness
Successfully meeting goals Giving up on goals
Positive friends Negative friends
Making new friends Loss of friends or family
Warm sunny days Cold rainy dreary days
Being physically active Inactivity for long periods
Positive feedback Negative feedback
Being good at something Fear of failure and commitment
Treating yourself to a reward Punishing yourself for failing
Helping others Being self-absorbed and alone
Getting noticed or recognized Being overlooked or forgotten
Having fun and laughing Remaining solemn and indifferent
Making more money Not enough money
Well-balanced diet Poor eating habits
Balanced rest and play Too much sleep and not enough exercise
Dressing nicely with bright colors Dressing down with dark clothing
Compliments from others Put downs by others
Keeping your cool Losing your temper
Doing good things before asked Being forced to do something
Listening to others problems Being absorbed in others problems
Accepting others for who they are Being prejudiced and bigoted
If you see a trend happening in your life from the right hand column it is time to
make physical changes. The body follows what the mind thinks and your mind is
influenced by the surroundings. In many cases people get into negative routines and only
need a slight change in their average day to improve their attitude which will improve their
surroundings or at least their perspective.
Sometimes we allow the people we are with to sway our outlook on life. Positive
attitudes are contagious and so are negative ones. You can be influenced or you can be the
influencer. Choose your friends carefully.
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Rewards of a Positive Attitude
The rewards of having a positive attitude will pay great dividends throughout life.
Attitude is a state of mind and you are the only one that can control your attitude. People
with a well-balanced self-esteem and a positive outlook on life are optimistic about the
future are more likely to:
Do well in school and in sports.
Stay out of trouble with administrators and the law.
Travel more to see the world and what it has to offer.
Invest their time, talents and money for future rewards.
Make more money on the job.
Start their own business and become their own boss.
Volunteer in community projects, school and the community.
Be entertaining around others and have more friends.
Be happier, feel better and live longer.
Be stress free and worry less about the future or the past.
Laugh more and have fun with others.
Be less likely to do alcohol, tobacco, or drugs.
Enjoy the beauty of the day and the scenery.
Receive honors, awards and recommendations.
Accomplish more and feeling fulfilled.
Value their life and the lives of others.
Set and reach their goals in life.
Move up the career ladder gaining more prestige and power.
Forgive and forget how others hurt you.
Accept help when needed.
Gain more respect from others.
Be more proud of their accomplishments and achievements.
Look forward to a brighter future.
Be more active physically and mentally.
Enjoy challenges that stimulate the mind and the body.
Be successful in whatever they decide.
Keep physically fit and look better.
Listen to the opinions of others before making judgments.
Be unafraid to make mistakes.
Win or lose graciously.
Attitude is a decision. You decide whether you want to have a positive or a negative
attitude.
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Decoding a Quote
By Jesse Jackson
To learn what Jessie Jackson said we must first break the code.
All 26 letters of the alphabet are listed in order. We must figure out
what order they are in. It is a real good idea to do this in pencil.
Code
A_ __ B_ __ __ __ D_ __ __ __ __ __ __
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
__ __ __ __ R_ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ N_
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Quote
"__ __ ` __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
17 14 16 26 24 14 4 24 12 18
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
1 22 14 17 14 12 7 9 3 12 14 4 24 12 18
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
1 14 14 17 14 12 7 9 14 15 1 14
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
7 9 14 9 18 25 17 26 9 16 4 24 12 18
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __."
1 23 14 17 14 12 7 9
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