Ever notice how attractive someone is when they speak about things that are positive? They have a natural tendency to always look at the cup as half full, not empty. Every situation they experience, even negative ones, turn into something they are grateful for.

Positive thinkers always see the BIG picture. They don’t dwell on their mistakes of the past but look forward to how they will change things to do it better next time. By never staying stuck for too long shows others anything is possible.  

Reflecting on the past is only useful when you can take action today for a brighter tomorrow.

The next time you meet someone who has high energy and appears to be optimistic, observe their personality. Are you interested in what they say? Do you feel hopeful and encouraged when you leave them? Did they inspire you to take action in something worth while?

The person who thinks positively usually has endless possibilities and empowers others to feel the same. They are usually called by their friends, family and others whenever someone needs to have their spirits lifted. When someone is down or expressing negativity they need to be motivated to change. It’s a proven fact that if you are radiating vibrant energy, other people that need a charge will gravitate to you.

Just by being around someone that is positive, you will start to look at your world differently and become more positive yourself. Personally, when I meet a motivational speaker or listen to someone that has achieved success, love, fulfillment and abundance; I want to get to know them better. I am drawn to them and their conversations like a magnet. I almost feel enlightened by their stories of hope, wisdom and passion.

How to be Positive 

Find a topic you love to talk about
Always speak highly of everyone you know
Promise to embrace change
Become the one who finds the blessings in every situation
Wish only goodwill to your competitors
Never argue or raise your voice
Encourage someone with your support
Offer endorsements of people you would recommend
Make a difference in someone’s life
Become a mentor
Stop watching the news
Live by the Optimist’s Creed

Each day make a conscious effort to be more positive. Watch, listen and learn from other people that have a positive attitude. Observe how they handle their own business or life situations.

Norman Vincent Peale wrote the book, “The Power of Positive Thinking” which continues to be a priceless classic. He talks about the traits that positive thinkers possess and how you can adopt the same mindset.   Try this experiment, remove all negative words that end in n’tsuch as can’t, won’t, haven’t, shouldn’t, etc. Do this for at least one week and see how often you are actually saying them.

Turn off the negative thoughts and replace them with something positive. Rephrase your comments and conversations to reflect a more positive outcome. Anytime you hear yourself saying something that lowers your energy, think of a way to say it again that lifts your energy.

Children are masters of positive thinking; we can all take lessons from these young experts. They look at the world through bright eyes and seem naturally optimistic.

The old saying to look at life through rose colored glasses just might be a good way of thinking until it becomes a reality.   In today’s world, keeping positive can be a big challenge especially when there is so much depression all around us. Many people are experiencing major changes due to the current state of our economy. However, there are also great opportunities all around us at any given time; we just have to stay open to seeing them. In every crisis, there is a gift and life lesson to learn. Never look at the situation as hopeless, it is only temporary and bound to change for the better. 

Traditionally, most things have a life cycle. The stock market will crash and then thrive again. There are peaks and valleys, ebb and waves, ups and downs all around us. How we respond to the negative situation determines how long it stays with us.

Limit the time you spend with negative people and surround yourself with others that think BIG. In general, people are attracted to those who see things with a positive viewpoint. The choice is yours; it is up to you to decide how you would prefer to handle situations. If you are seriously interested in networking to grow your business, focus on all the positives and you’ll attract an abundance of people to you!