Bringing Positivity to Business
We’ve probably all heard about The Power of Positive Thinking, along with phrases like “thoughts become things” and others associated with the Law of Attraction. There have been many books, movies, seminars, and teachings created around using the power of the human mind to better ourselves as individuals.
If you’ve never thought to apply these lessons to business, if this concept is new to you, or if you just need a little pick-me-up, here are a few ways to take to make living a present, positive life possible in the work place.
1. Smile
This might seem self-explanatory or silly, but smiling is proven to reduce stress, improve your immune system, and it even increase your chances of getting promoted! Starting with a smile can bring positivity to any business environment. The way we use our facial muscles is so powerful to the mind that even forcing yourself to smile while reading this can instantly boost your mood at a chemical level. So next time you feel down, want to make a good impression, or just want to practice being a better employee, boss, or entrepreneur, SMILE!
2. Write Down Your Goals
Not quite where you want to be? Or just love to keep raising the bar? According to a Harvard study, people who write down their goals earn, on average, 10 times more over a 10 year period than people who do not. It sounds simple, but putting your dreams on paper increases the likelihood of them becoming reality. Get specific! Write dates, times, details. And remember… Not reaching a goal by a certain time doesn’t mean you’ve failed. If you’re on the path to reaching the goal, you’re headed in the right direction!
3. Choose Into Appreciation
We all have hard days. We’ve all wanted to quit working at some point or another. But it’s actually a CHOICE whether we appreciate our circumstances or not, and whether we feel happy at our jobs or not. Chances are good that if you have a job, you made a choice to accept that job. You probably even got excited about it at one point! If you started a company, you made the choice to do so. Practice the power of choice, and practice appreciating where you’re at, where you’ve come from, and where you’re headed. If you choose to be positive and motivated, chances are good you won’t stay where you’re at for long!
Time to get smiling, get writing, and get growing!