I posted something on InstagramĀ this week about choosing happiness. 
So much of our attitude and mentality is within our control…but it’s up to us to harness it! As I sit, awaiting our state STAAR scores…I thought it would be a powerful reminder that my happiness is my choice. š
So much of our attitude and mentality is within our control…but it’s up to us to harness it! As I sit, awaiting our state STAAR scores…I thought it would be a powerful reminder that my happiness is my choice. šĀ Check out theseĀ tidbitsĀ I came across from Twitter:
( I love Twitter. @8amber8)
- 1. Positive People Live Longer ā In a study of nuns, those that regularly expressed positive emotions lived on average 10 years longer. (The Nun Study)
- 2. Positive work environments outperform negative work environments. (Daniel Goleman)
- 3. Positive, optimistic salespeople sell more than pessimistic salespeople. (Martin Seligman)
- 4. Positive leaders are able to make better decisions under pressure. (Heartmath.org)
- 5. Marriages are much more likely to succeed when the couple experiences a 5 to 1 ratio of positive to negative interactions whereas when the ratio approaches 1 to 1, marriages are more likely to end in divorce. (John Gottman)
- 6. Positive people who regularly express positive emotions are more resilient when facing stress, challenges and adversity. (several studies)
- 7. Positive people are able to maintain a broader perspective and see the big picture which helps them identify solutions whereas negative people maintain a narrower perspective and tend to focus on problems. (Barbara Fredrickson)
- 8. Positive thoughts and emotions counter the negative effects of stress. For example, you canāt be thankful and stressed at the same time. (several studies)
- 9. Positive emotions such as gratitude and appreciation help athletes perform at a higher level. (Heartmath.org)
- 10. Positive people have more friends which is a key factor of happiness and longevity. (Robert D. Putnam)
- 11. Positive and popular leaders are more likely to garner the support of others and receive pay raises and promotions and achieve greater success in the workplace. (Tim Sanders)
I’m ok with ALL of these things!!
(I’m pretty sure Troy Aikman agrees with #9. IJS.)
Add being positive to your 2018 summer to do list…let’s see if our positivity buckets can all overflow!
Sunshine SpreadNĀ &,
Love it! I agree, being positive is a choice and the benefits are priceless.