To me, being positive means:
- listening intently to what other people say and basing my response on what they said instead of what I think they said
- asking for clarification instead of assuming
- looking from a ‘what’s possible’ viewpoint
- carefully considering other points of view
- focusing on synergies
- orienting towards solutions
- smiling 🙂
- focusing on the 99% positive, not being irritated by the 1% negative
- being grateful for all the good things in life
- being hopeful
- not gossiping about other people
- focusing on the present
- looking towards the future
- having a ‘can do’ attitude
- being with other optimistic/like-minded people
- shedding unnecessary burdens
- valuing community
- loving family and friends
- greeting others
- saying thank you
- living for the moment
- focusing on what excites me
- seeking the assistance of others
- respect for both myself and others
- complementing other people
What does being positive mean to you?
