What Shapes a Person’s

Attitude?
Attitudes aren’t shaped in a vacuum…

FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE

PEOPLE’S ATTITUDE
ENVIRONMENT—WHAT’S AROUND ME ?

An attitude is reinforced by a belief—

whether it is right or wrong
 WORD EXPRESSION—WHAT I HEAR

After the bruises have disappeared and the

physical pain is gone, the inward pain of hurtful
words remains.
 ACCEPTANCE/AFFIRMATION— WHAT I FEEL

PEOPLE DON’T CARE HOW MUCH YOU KNOW UNTIL

THEY KNOW HOW MUCH YOU CARE.

Long before we understand teaching, we reach out for

understanding. Long after we have forgotten the
teachings, we remember the feeling of acceptance or
rejection.
EXPOSURE TO NEW EXPERIENCES—
OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH

The worse the experience, the more

encouragement they need.
MARRIAGE, FAMILY , AND JOB— OUR SECURITY
AND STATUS

New influences begin to affect our attitude as we

approach our mid-twenties. It is during this time
that most people start a career. They also often
get married. That means another person
influences our perspective.
 Remember this: Your attitude towards life is still
under construction. It’s never too late for a person
to change his attitude