Factors That Determine our Attitude

 

William James of Harvard University said, “the greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.”

 

Most of our attitude is shaped during our formative years. Three determining factors are:

 

Environment we are groomed in

 

This consists of home, school then workplace which creates a culture for us. Parents who respect each other and create a healthy atmosphere, lead to the upbringing of children with a healthy mind and a positive attitude towards life. Media, traditions and social environment also influence a person's outlook on life.

 

Experiences in our lives

 

Events in your life determine your behaviour changes. Positive experience with an individual makes your attitude positive towards him. Failures in life make can make you shy and introvert.

 

Education as a guiding light

 

True education teaches us not only how to make a living but also how to live. Both formal as well as informal education has an impact on the individual. It opens to us the doors of positive living.