Miguel's co－workers don't quite understand him．One day he is smiling and friendly, a real team player．The next day, he is cross, getting angry over minor things, especially when asked to improve one of his designs．
Identifying your personality characteristics is the first step in developing a good attitude．Are you a positive, confident person or are you shy and reserved? Do you face problems, looking for solutions, or do you feel someone to blame? Characteristics define you．They help you succeed, or they hold you back．
Self－awareness, or understanding the factors that make up your personality, is an important step towards happiness, and happiness is the key characteristic of a good attitude．To become self－aware is to be aware of both your good and bad characteristics．
What are the characteristics that people compliment(恭维)on you? Are you dependable”, “responsible” or “solid” ? Pay attention to the compliment because they are a confirmation of your strongest characteristics．You can use these characteristics to create an even better image．
People form opinions about you．Whether they are right or wrong doesn't enter the question．You, however, can change their opinions by demonstrating the personality characteristics and attitudes that match the way you want to be viewed．In becoming self－aware, understanding how others see you is an important step．This can be painful; but if you are brave enough to try it, it can be an excellent growth experience．
Change is not easy, especially when it has to do with your behaviors．You should break the behavior change into small steps because small steps are easier to achieve and more likely to last．The change will be permanent if you want to change for yourself．
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