Think positive. You’ve heard it before; you’ve said it before. In the middle of a crisis when everything seems to be falling apart around you, it might be the last thing you want someone chirping in your ear, “think positive.” But there are reasons why the saying is so popular.
An article on The Huffington Post explains, “Positive thoughts can actually create real value in your life and help you build skills that last much longer than a smile. [P]ositive emotions broaden your sense of possibility and open your mind up to more options.”
A positive attitude – positive thinking – can make you more productive. A post on Time Management Ninja highlights why:
- A positive attitude is contagious and will make people want to help you.
- You won’t waste time complaining.
- Your energy level will stay high.
- It will determine your level of confidence and whether or not you will succeed.
- You will solve problems rather than make new ones.
- It will help you keep a clearer mind so you can make better decisions.
Rather than narrow your mindset by focusing on the worst-case scenario and all that could go wrong on a daily basis – which, when you are leading an organization, is a lot – focus instead on the good. What does your organization do well? Build off that. What special skills do your employees bring to the table? Use them.
Embrace a positive mindset.
