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OPTIMISM When you're optimistic, you have resources that you can tap to take action and to see possibilities and solutions to problems at work. Having a can-do approach helps you to
bounce back quicker from rejection and to resist the urge to give up. It also opens your eyes to how you can bring about change, not how you can't. Focus on what's going right and
stop thinking so much about what's going wrong or could go wrong. Keep a "good" list, or a gratitude list, and use it to reset your day — every day. Optimism flows from
gratitude. Thankfulness is a great antidote to what ails you. Reach out and thank someone who made your work shine. I try to think of at least one work-related thing I am grateful for each
day. Since I work at home, it can be as simple as reaching out to a colleague on LinkedIn, Twitter or Facebook. Interactions with others, even virtual ones, can get you unstuck and make you
feel as if someone notices you and your work. VALUE Have the inner confidence to know that if you put out the effort, you will get results or see progress. Value your own work, skills and
talents. Believe in yourself. Keep learning new things. The people I know who really enjoy their work regularly get involved in learning or self-improvement efforts. When you're
learning, you pay attention to the world around you. You notice things. You listen more closely. If you can just do _one_ thing to make a change right now, learn something new. Challenge
yourself to study new things related to your job. Adding new skills can lead to new responsibilities at work and make you a more valuable employee. Chart out a plan to upgrade your game and
set long- and short-term goals. You might take a class to sharpen your skills or learn new ones. Seek out professional development and training opportunities offered by your employer.
Upgrade your technology skills. Take advantage of online learning sites such as TED, Khan Academy and lynda.com. ENTHUSIASM When you're enthusiastic, people want what you have. They
want to be around you. They want you to be on their team. Enthusiasm is infectious. It boosts your energy and helps you tackle changes.