EP 204 – Find The Positive In All Of The Negative

The war continues in the east.  Oil prices are skyrocketing.  Crime is on the rise.  Global warming may bring about disaster….

If you have listened to the news or read the newspaper, you would think that the world coming to an end may not be such a bad thing. We get bombarded every day with negative news stories. Often to the point where we see the world as a very difficult place to live. For some, it may get to the point of wondering why any sane person would bring a child into this world.

All of this negativity has an impact. It impacts our outlook, our relationships and our health. #Negativity is contagious and a major health hazard.

We need to balance these negative news stories with positive and inspirational stories. Positive stories and experiences have a positive impact on our health. A recent review of more than 160 studies on the connection between a positive state of mind and overall health and longevity has found that happier people enjoy better health and longer lives.

So Here are today’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating National Inspirational News Week:

We need to be informed and I am not suggesting that we keep our ‘head in the sand’ when it comes to difficult issues. But make sure that you don’t get sucked into the negativity that is around you.

Be proactive and look for the positive ‘stories’.  Share these stories.

And if you have children, watch what you share with them.  We can easily skew their perception of the world if we only share the negative.  Inspire them with stories of how others have taken on a difficult situation and found ways to overcome.

Remember:  Negative breeds negative and positive can inspire positive.

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