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As you know, it is quite a different experience being around positive people versus
negative ones. If you are striving to be more positive yourself, here are 5 ways you can do so:
1“Failure is part of learning.”
(1) They understand that failure is an event, and doesn't define who they are. Negative people are emotionally disabled by failure because they allow it to define who they are. They fail to understand that it's part of the learning and growing process.
2“I can do hard things.”
Positive people love to be challenged. (2) Positive people embrace difficulty, and look for ways to overcome them. Negative people love the easy road. Because obstacles increase the likelihood of failure, they try to avoid them like the plague. To negative people, hard times don’t make you, they break you.
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Positive people focus on giving their best effort, regardless of the situation. They understand that there are many things they cannot control, but effort is not one of them. No matter what, the positive person strives to give their best even if it isn’t much. Negative people want things to come easy to them. If they have to try hard, they believe they just aren’t good at it and give up. They are more likely to give their absolute best if they know people are watching them.
4“What can I do better?”
Positive people embrace feedback. Because they are always striving to get better, they are open to learn anything that will enhance their skill set. Negative people get offended when they receive correction or feedback. (4)
5“You’re so good!”
Positive people like to spread positivity. (5) Negative people say, “Why would I compliment people for things they are supposed to do? What they don't understand is, it’s not about the compliment, it’s about showing the other person that you notice them. A simple compliment can strengthen relationships and motivate the person to do even better. Positive people don't underestimate the power of encouraging words.
(1) ________
A. They pay close attention to when others do well, and they are quick to tell them. |
B. Instead of seeing it as means to improve, they interpret feedback as a sign of their incompetence. |
C. “I give power to what I focus on.” |
D. “I always give my best.” |
E. Positive people view failure as an opportunity to learn and get better. |
F. They understand that there is no growth without struggle. |
G. Positive people are inspired by the success of others, they look at those who are excelling and ask themselves the question, “What can I learn from them?” |
(2) ________
A. They pay close attention to when others do well, and they are quick to tell them.
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B. Instead of seeing it as means to improve, they interpret feedback as a sign of their incompetence. |
C. “I give power to what I focus on.” |
D. “I always give my best.” |
E. Positive people view failure as an opportunity to learn and get better. |
F. They understand that there is no growth without struggle. |
G. Positive people are inspired by the success of others, they look at those who are excelling and ask themselves the question, “What can I learn from them?” |
(3) ________
A. They pay close attention to when others do well, and they are quick to tell them.
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B. Instead of seeing it as means to improve, they interpret feedback as a sign of their incompetence. |
C. “I give power to what I focus on.” |
D. “I always give my best.” |
E. Positive people view failure as an opportunity to learn and get better. |
F. They understand that there is no growth without struggle. |
G. Positive people are inspired by the success of others, they look at those who are excelling and ask themselves the question, “What can I learn from them?” |
(4) ________
A. They pay close attention to when others do well, and they are quick to tell them.
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B. Instead of seeing it as means to improve, they interpret feedback as a sign of their incompetence. |
C. “I give power to what I focus on.” |
D. “I always give my best.” |
E. Positive people view failure as an opportunity to learn and get better. |
F. They understand that there is no growth without struggle. |
G. Positive people are inspired by the success of others, they look at those who are excelling and ask themselves the question, “What can I learn from them?” |
(5) ________
A. They pay close attention to when others do well, and they are quick to tell them.
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B. Instead of seeing it as means to improve, they interpret feedback as a sign of their incompetence. |
C. “I give power to what I focus on.” |
D. “I always give my best.” |
E. Positive people view failure as an opportunity to learn and get better. |
F. They understand that there is no growth without struggle. |
G. Positive people are inspired by the success of others, they look at those who are excelling and ask themselves the question, “What can I learn from them?” |