July 5, 2007 3:06 PM

Turn the tables on negativity
Posted by Douglas Eisenhartat 3:06 PM

Workplace contributor for ABC's "Good Morning America" and Yahoo/Hot Jobs career columnist Tory Johnson (yes, we're ecumenical here at Boston.com/Monster) has some positive advice about overcoming negativity during a job search:

Most of us let "reality" squash our career dreams before they've even had a chance to develop. Instead of listing all the reasons you can't do something, just this once list all the reasons you can, and should. Positive thinking takes practice. We all have negative thoughts from time to time, but it's possible to turn your negative thoughts into positive ones by following these simple guidelines.

A positive attitude is absolutely critical during a job search. Read on to find out Tory's tips on keeping your spirits up during your search.