Be positive.Studies show that the beliefs and attitudes a person maintains are a much, much better indicator of happiness than the number of good or bad events the person has experienced. (Chen, 1996)
Wherever you are, be the person who exudes optimism, and you'll find it reflected backatcha.
If you're facing a challenge － whether it's completing a put-off project at work or scaling Machu Picchu － what sort of people do you want around you? Debbie Downers who remind you why you're likely to fail, or Pollyannas who remind you of the reasons you'll probably succeed? I know, I know － Pollyannas and their perpetual perkiness can be pesky (say that three times fast!), but think about the people you like to be around, the people who are a joy to be around. What common characteristic do they share? Do they continually expect the worst? Afraid not. We're all attracted to people who approach life with sunny expectations.
Living a satisfied life is itself a defining challenge within our own lives － and it's a challenge best faced with optimism.
by David Niven, Ph.D.
Which reminds me of a recent blog posting by my dear friend and mystical sister, Sister Mystic Susan Morrow, regarding the current daily drone of economic bad news and how it's a self-fulfilling prophecy . . . click through to "Talk of Recession Harmful to the Economy" and consider an economic attitude adjustment today!! :)
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