You don’t have to have an outgoing personality to demonstrate positivity where you work. Consider these action steps and how they can help you change the face of a negative work environment.

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  A career in healthcare can be demanding enough, without added stressors of a
  negative work environment. Not only can working in a negative setting be
  unpleasant, it can be very detrimental to your health and those around you. If
  you find yourself in a negative work situation, why not make the choice to be
  the positive light that inspires others? You&rsquo;d be surprised at how the
  energy you exuberate can impact your work experience and your teammates.
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  You don&rsquo;t have to have an outgoing personality to demonstrate positivity
  where you work. Consider these action steps and how they can help you change
  the face of a negative work environment.
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<h2>Emphasize the Positive</h2>

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  Believe it or not, people often find it easier to think and act negatively
  rather than positively. When you make the decision to emphasize the positive
  throughout your day, you will influence how others feel. For example, having a
  smile on your face when you greet your teammates is sometimes all it takes to
  get someone else&rsquo;s day started on the right foot. Exhibiting positive
  behavior will hopefully inspire others to do the same because they&rsquo;ll
  remember how great you made them feel.&nbsp;
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<h2>Open Lines of Communication</h2>

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  Establishing open lines of communication with your team is critical in
  reducing negativity at work. With passive aggressiveness being one of the most
  toxic elements of a negative workplace, openly communicating with others about
  issues, problems or concerns will ease tensions and make others more
  comfortable in freely expressing themselves. And if someone is being negative,
  it is best to gently pull them aside and let them know the impact of their
  negative behavior. Chances are they don&rsquo;t even realize the harmful
  effect of their actions.&nbsp;
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<h2>Exhibit Emotional Intelligence</h2>

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  It may be a relatively new phrase, but emotional intelligence is the capacity
  to understand the role of emotions in managing interpersonal relationships.
  Knowing the impact of emotions in communicating with others is essential in
  creating a better atmosphere for others around you. By approaching people and
  situations with emotional intelligence, you can help create a positive culture
  of motivation and empathy.&nbsp;
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<h2>Empower Others Around You</h2>

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  Empowering others is perhaps one of the most effective things you can do to
  create a culture of positivity at work. When you compliment others&rsquo;
  accomplishments and encourage them to keep striving for success, you are
  instilling feelings of positivity among your teammates. Plus, empowering
  others not only makes others feel good, but makes you a better leader at work!
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  If you work in a medical facility that is known for being a negative work
  environment, remember that you have the power to make a positive difference
  with your actions.
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