Steps to building a positive attitude:

Step 1: change the focus, look for positive:
People find what they are looking for. So if you are looking for negative, you’ll find negative. If you are looking for positive, you’ll find positive. Keep in mind, looking for positive doesn’t mean overlooking faults.

Step 2: Make a habit of doing it now:
If you want to build and maintain a positive attitude, get into the habit of living in the present and doing it now.

Step 3: Develop and attitude of gratitude:
We are so focused on complaining about things we don’t have that we lose the sight of the things we have. There is a lot to be thankful for. One thing else, it doesn’t mean that you become complacent.

Step 4: Get into a continuous education program:
Besides school and college, we have to learn more and get more educated. Besides getting education for the purpose of increasing our information, we have to get moral and ethical literacy and build our traits such as; honesty, compassion, courage and responsibility.

Step 5: Build a positive self-esteem:
Self-esteem is the way we feel about ourselves. When we feel well within, our performance goes up, our relationships improve both at work and at home. Keep in mind, there is a direct correlation between feeling and behavior. If you want to build a positive self-esteem, do something for others who cannot repay you in cash or kind.

Step 6: Get away from negativity:
- Negative people: Don’t let negative people drag you down. Remember, a person’s character is not only judged by the company she/he keeps but also by company he/she avoids.
- Smoking, drugs and alcohol.
- Pornography
- Negative movies and television programs
- Profanity

Step 7: Learn to like the things that need to be done:
Some things need to be done whether we like them or not. For example; mother caring for their young children. They may not be fun and games and may even be painful. But if we learn to like the task, the impossible becomes possible. Start by doing what is necessary then what is possible and suddenly you are doing the impossible.

Step 8: Start your day with positive:
Read or listen to something positive first thing in the morning. Practice having positive thoughts and behaviors daily until they become habit.

Building a positive attitude:

During childhood, we form attitudes that last a lifetime. When we become aware of our attitudes, we can change them but it will not be easy. For building and maintaining a positive attitude, we should:
- Become aware of principles that build a positive attitude.
- Cultivate the discipline and dedication to practice those principles.
We are responsible for our attitudes. People with negative attitude blame others for their failure. Thinking of positive things that are true, honest and good will put us in a positive state of mind.

When we become aware of our negative attitude, why don’t we change it?

Human generally resists change. Change is uncomfortable. Sometimes we get so comfortable with our negativity that even when the change is positive, we don’t accept it. We simply stay with negative.
There was a prisoner who had spent many years in prison. After a long time, he received his freedom. He was brought out of his cell. When he came out, after a few minutes, he was so uncomfortable with the change in his life that he requested to be sent back to his dark cell.

(From a book "YOU CAN WIN" by "SHIV KHERA:)

The consequences of a negative attitude:

Our life is an obstacle course and we become or own obstacle by having a negative attitude. People with a negative attitude have a hard time keeping friends, jobs, marriage and relationships. Negative attitude leads to:
- Bitterness
- Resentment
- A purposeless life
- Ill health
- High stress level of themselves and others.

(From a book "YOU CAN WIN" by "SHIV KHERA:)

How do you recognize people with positive attitude?

People with positive attitude have certain personality traits. They are caring, confident, patient and humble. A person with a positive attitude is like a fruit of all seasons. He/she is always welcomed.
The benefits of a positive attitude:
- Increases productivity
- Fosters team work
- Solves problems
- Improves quality
- Increases profit
- Fosters better relationships between employees, employers and customers.
- Reduces stress.

What your priorities should be at the scene of an accident?

From this activity you should have learned what your priorities should be at the scene of an accident.
First, you should assess the scene for danger. You can't help anyone if you're injured.
A quiet casualty may be an indication that the person is unconscious. Such casualties should always be the first priority.
A casualty who's bleeding heavily or is obviously in pain is upsetting, but a quiet casualty could be in the most serious condition and should always be attended to first.

Question 1:
What should your priority be?
Click on the correct option below.

A. Assess the casualties you want to start helping
B. Ring for emergency help - you need expert medical help
C. Assess the scene for danger - you don't want to get hurt

You chose A - Assess the casualties.
No. This isn't the first step. You should assess the scene for danger first. If you're injured, you can't help anyone else.

Question 2:
After checking for danger, what should you do next?
Click on the correct option below.

A. Assess the casualties you want to start helping
B. Ring for emergency help - you need expert medical help
C. Look for people who are losing blood

You chose C - Look for people who are losing blood.
No. This is the wrong answer. You need to assess all the casualties to decide who to help first.

Question 3:
There are three casualties on the ground. Having made sure the site is safe, which casualty should you help first?
Click on the correct option below.

A. The one with a bad leg injury, who's losing a lot of blood
B. The conscious casualty who's moaning and obviously in a lot of pain
C. The quiet casualty who's laying face up - you can't even tell if he's breathing

You chose C - The quiet casualty who is laying face up.
Yes. A quiet casualty may be an indication that the person is unconscious. Such casualties should always be the first priority.

A casualty who's bleeding heavily or is obviously in pain is upsetting, but a quiet casualty could be in the most serious condition and should always be attended to first.

What to do if someone has been scalded (burnt)?

From this activity you should have learned some of the most important things to do if someone has been scalded. If you are dealing with a burn rather than a scald use the same procedure as below:
Run cold water over the affected area.
Keep running water over the injured area for at least ten minutes to cool it down fully.
Remove anything, such as jewelry, that may become uncomfortable if the area swells.
Cover the wound loosely with cling film to prevent infection.

Question 1:
What can you do first to help the casualty?
Click on the correct option below.
A. Cool the burn with water.
B. Reduce any shock she may be experiencing.
C. Pull up her sleeve and let air get to the burn.
You chose C - Pull up her sleeve and let air get to the burn.
No. It's important to leave any clothing where it is. It may be sticking to the burn and tearing it away will make the wound worse.

Your priority is to stop the burning by running cold water over it.

Question 2:
How long should you apply water for?
Click on the correct option below.
A. 30 minutes
B. Ten minutes
C. Five minutes
You chose C - Five minutes
No, this isn't long enough to cool the site and halt the burning. Ten minutes is the recommended minimum time.

Question 3:
The burning has stopped and the site has cooled. What can you do next?
Click on the correct option below.
A. Remove jewellery such as watches and rings
B. Place the casualty in the recovery position.
C. Apply ointment.
You chose C - Apply ointment.
No. Don't apply lotions, ointment, fat or adhesive tape to the burned area. You should remove anything that may cause discomfort if the area swells.

Question 4:
While the wound is raw and open it's vulnerable to infection, so it needs a sterile dressing. Which of these dressings would you choose?
Click on the correct option below.
A. Clean toweling
B. Cling film
C. Adhesive plaster
You chose clean toweling.
No. If the toweling is fluffy it may get into the wound and introduce infection. You should use cling film.