THE POWER OF NEGATIVE THINKING!
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INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:
“So is cheerfulness, or a good temper, the more it is spent, the more remains.”
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
THE POWER OF NEGATIVE THINKING!
"If everything is coming your way, you are in the wrong lane." We have all read or heard similar humorous observations regarding the idea that, when all seems to be going well, it is merely the precursor to some sort of disaster. Unfortunately, many people seem to base their attitudes on that perception and, even more regrettably, they often permit such negativity to influence not only their lives but also the lives of others.
Is it possible you have never been guilty of this transgression? When a colleague made a particularly impressive sale, did you ever say something along the lines of "Well, it'll probably take forever to top that one!" or "Too bad you can't do that all the time, huh?"
Have you ever told someone going on a trip that you have been there before and had a terrible time? Even telling a child who brings home a good report card to "Keep it up!" can lessen the moment, because it implies that the current achievement is not truly enough or that you fear poor performance in the future. Such statements carry “conditional approval” that demands future accomplishment as well.
One of the keys to harmony, in the workplace or at home, is for everyone to feel good - about themselves and about their accomplishments. The next time you have the opportunity to make a comment, take a moment and carefully consider what you are saying - and how you are saying it. Squash any negativity right then and there.
It is an attitude that is easy to change once you are aware of it and its effect on those around you. Simply put, view the glass as being half full, not half empty. The power of negative thinking can make an even stronger impression than that of positive thinking, so be careful how you wield that power!
