Negativity causes people to focus only on what can’t be, while missing all the avenues that can lead to opportunity and success. Optimism makes people more pleasant to be around and an optimist is bound to enjoy life and live a fuller life than that of a pessimist.
Sometimes our negativity is verbal and directed outward at society or others in our home. Other times we may say negative statements to ourselves like, “I look terrible today,” or “I’ll never accomplish what I want.” These statements are harmful and eat away at our self-image.
Optimism, appreciation, faith and belief are some of life’s most important survival tools. We need to practice them and cherish them daily so we can pass them onto others.
Be aware that negative statements often turn into negative outcomes. Look for the positive in situations.
~Brook Noel – author of Change Your Life Challenge
Optimism
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